Breaking News: Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell Confirm Engagement with Romantic Kiss
Grammyโwinning R\&B artist Coco Jones, 27, and NBA star Donovan Mitchell**, 28, have officially confirmed their engagement after two years together, delighting fans around the world with a tender kiss captured on Instagram.
The announcement was made on Friday, July 11, 2025, through heartfelt social media posts from both stars.
In a shared Instagram photo, the couple is seen embracing and exchanging a kiss, while Coco flaunts her stunning emerald-cut engagement ring as her hand rests against Donovanโs chest .
Donovan also posted a droneโstyle video from what appears to be a lush tropical resort: the two stroll beside a pool, palm trees swaying nearby, and then Mitchell drops to one knee for the proposal. After Coco accepts, the pair embrace in a joyous hug under the sunlit palms.
Their representatives shared a joint statement with People magazine: โAfter an amazing season and a soldโout tour, Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones took a moment to recharge on vacation, which turned into a beautiful engagement. โฆ The couple has been dating for two years and look forward to building a life togetherโ.
Despite their highโprofile careersโMitchell recently signed a threeโyear, USDโฏ150โฏmillion contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Jones released her debut album Why Not More? in Aprilโthe couple has largely kept their romance private since meeting at Michael Rubinโs 2023 โWhite Partyโ on July 4.
In previous interviews, Coco emphasized her desire to protect aspects of her personal life. On Club Shay Shay, she quipped, โI love the internet because they definitely clocked my tea. Little spies everywhere โฆ Iโm happy โฆ some things I keep for myself because this is my life too.
She reiterated that privacy is about selfโpreservation, not secrecy: โI donโt want to feel like I have to be somebodyโs secret โฆ trying to protect my family and whoever I loveโ.
The engagement announcement drew effusive praise from both sports and entertainment figures. Former NBA star Dwyane Wade, WNBA stars Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston, singer Ciara, Candace Parker, Satou Sabally, and other celebrities filled the comments abroad the news with messages like โLove,โ โCongrats sis,โ and โYaaaaaayy!! So happy for you guys!. NFL quarterback Russell Wilsonโwhose luxury brand West2East Luxe assisted with the proposal planningโalso shared the photo and offered congratulations via Instagram Story alongside his wife Ciara.
With no wedding date announced yet, fans are speculatingโand celebratingโthe next chapter for this power duo. Their journey so far reflects a harmony between fame and discretion, underscored by mutual support in respective highโpressure careers.
As Coco and Donovan embark on a shared future, their engagement serves as a beautiful testament to love found at the intersection of music and sport.