"In a sea full of fish, we caught each other." James Hetfield proposes to partner Adriana Gillett underwater while swimming with whale sharks
Metallica frontman James Hetfield proposed marriage to his girlfriend Adriana Gillett on Friday during an underwater scuba dive filled with whale sharks after holding a laminated card reading "Adriana Gillette, Will You Marry Me?" The 62-year-old musician shared the moment via Instagram following her enthusiastic acceptance of the offer. This unique proposal took place in what Hetfield described as being surrounded by fish and whales during their excursion on March 13th to commemorate his engagement announcement made Sunday evening (March 15).
Key Points
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1Metallica frontman James Hetfield proposed marriage to his girlfriend Adriana Gillett during an underwater shark dive on Friday, March 13th.
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2Hetfield held up a sign reading 'Adriana Gillett, Will You Marry Me?' while swimming with whale sharks in the ocean depths.
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3The proposal was met positively by both Hetfield and his fiancée Adriana Gillett during their excursion.
Developments
Metallica frontman James Hetfield proposed to girlfriend Adriana Gillett by holding a handwritten sign while swimming with whale sharks in an underwater stunt she described as his "best birthday trip surprise." This engagement follows their 2023 relationship and occurs four years after the couple's split from former wife Francesca Tomasi, which ended due to irreconcilable differences.