Julia Michaels announced her engagement to tattoo artist Mat Rule on April 25 via Instagram, expressing her excitement with the caption, “Yes to you forever and always.” She shared photos showcasing her oval-shaped engagement ring and their joyful moments together. Rule also shared the news on his Instagram Stories. The couple has been dating for two years and has frequently posted photos together, highlighting their relationship milestones, including travels and anniversaries. Michaels was previously linked to musicians JP Saxe and Lauv before finding happiness with Rule.
- Julia Michaels announced her engagement to tattoo artist Mat Rule in an Instagram post on Friday, April 25.
- “Yes to you forever and always,” she wrote alongside the photos. “Thank you for being the most amazing man I’ve ever known. I’m so excited to marry you 🥹❤️ @matruletattoo”
- Michaels was previously romantically involved with JP Saxe, with whom she started a relationship after they penned the song “If the World Was Ending.” She also dated musician Lauv before their breakup in 2019.
Julia Michaels is feeling “on cloud nine” following her engagement!
The 31-year-old singer of “Scissors” disclosed her upcoming wedding to tattoo artist Mat Rule on Friday, April 25, and even showcased her stunning new engagement ring.
In her Instagram post celebrating this momentous occasion, she and Rule are seen grinning at the camera in matching white t-shirts, with the singer proudly displaying her oval-shaped engagement ring.
She shared a close-up photo of the ring, featuring an oval diamond set in a sleek gold band, against a picturesque background of hills, mountains, and a shoreline.
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“Yes to you forever and always,” she posted with the photos. “Thank you for being the most incredible man I’ve ever met. I can’t wait to marry you 🥹❤️ @matruletattoo.”
Rule shared the pictures on his Instagram Stories, along with three white heart emojis.
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Michaels often shares photos with her partner on Instagram, and has posted numerous pictures of them together since they began their relationship.
In a post featuring photos from a wedding in July 2024, the musician revealed they had been dating for “two years” at that point, where they were seen smiling and embraced in each other’s arms.
She has previously shared romantic pictures, such as one from their trip to Kyoto, Japan in March 2024, exploring markets, temples, and enjoying sushi together. Another sweet moment captured in January showed Michaels giving Rule a kiss on the cheek.
“Tu es tres parfait ❤️🤌🏼,” she captioned a black-and-white photo, seemingly directed at her boyfriend, translating to “you are very perfect.”
In July 2023, she wished him a “happy anniversary” alongside a mirror selfie, and just the month before, shared her happiness with Rule in a picture of them looking lovingly at each other.
She wrote over the image, “Life with you ❤️🤌🏼 @matruletattoo.”
Previously, Michaels was involved with JP Saxe, with whom she started dating after they co-wrote “If the World Was Ending.” She also had a past relationship with musician Lauv before their separation in 2019.