Love is in the air for Anneliese van der Pol, best known for her role as Chelsea on That's So Raven, as she announced her engagement to fellow actor Johnno Wilson.
The heartwarming news was shared through a series of enchanting photos posted on Instagram, capturing the magical moment just before Christmas when Johnno proposed.
The Disney Channel stars, who portray on-screen ex-spouses in the Disney Channel spinoff Raven's Home, have taken their on-screen chemistry to real life.
In the post shared on December 27, Johnno expressed his gratitude towards Disney for bringing them together and gave fans a glimpse of Anneliese's stunning diamond ring.
He captioned the post with, "Thank you @disney for introducing me to my TV ex-spouse and real-life fiancé. 12.23.23."
Their announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from their Disney family. Actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her role in Even Stevens, took to Instagram to share her excitement, saying, "Get you a FIANCE that looks at you like @johnnowilson looks at @anneliesevanderpol. I'M FREAKING OUT HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS. #johnnoliesevanderpol."
Even the official Instagram account of Raven's Home joined in the celebration, posting, "Big congrats to @anneliesevanderpol & @johnnowilson on their engagement."
The engagement marks a significant milestone in Anneliese and Johnno's relationship, which began nearly four years ago. The couple first crossed paths on the set of Raven's Home, where sparks flew despite Johnno's admission that he hadn't watched much of Anneliese's original series, That's So Raven.
"I think it was probably a good thing that I didn't really watch That's So Raven growing up," Johnno confessed during an episode of Anneliese's podcast, Big Name B*tches, co-hosted by Christy Carlson Romano. "I think I was a little too old. I had just missed it, which was good because then I was not as nervous to talk to her on set. And immediately, we just hit it off."
Their initial encounter didn't immediately lead to romance, as they went several months without seeing each other following their filming. However, fate had other plans, as Johnno's previous relationship ended, and he and Anneliese reconnected at the show's wrap party. The rest, as they say, is history.
Reflecting on their journey, Anneliese shared, "We got together, and we've never looked back. I'm so happy. I love him so much." As their love story continues to unfold, fans eagerly await news of their upcoming wedding, eager to celebrate this enchanting Disney romance.
