In 2019, Zooey Deschanel started divorce proceedings against her second husband, Jacob Pechenik. Just weeks later, she confirmed her relationship with “Property Brother” Jonathan Scott. I looked at my previous coverage and I stand by it: “I think this is a downgrade for Zooey.” For the record, I don’t really have an issue with the Property Bros, Jonathan and Drew Scott, I just feel like they’ve been forced down everyone’s throats and they’re just not interesting or compelling in any way. Which is why I’ve mostly ignored Zooey’s relationship with Jonathan – I’m always like “ugh, this again.” It’s been four years of that and now they’re engaged. I am incandescent with rage!! No, not really. Good for them.
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged! The Physical actress and Property Brothers host are ready to wed, after four years of dating.
Scott popped the question on Sunday during a family trip to Scotland, PEOPLE exclusively confirms. Deschanel’s two children — daughter Elsie, 8, and son Charlie, 6 — played a role in the special moment. Everyone was overjoyed and Deschanel, of course, said “Yes!”
In a photo shared with PEOPLE, the couple are seen posing in front of the rugged Scottish scenery at the foot of a stone castle and smiling. Deschanel holds up her hand adorned with her incredibly unique ring, set with clear, pink and purple stones in a flower pattern.
The couple also announced the news in a joint post on their Instagram accounts on Monday afternoon. “Forever starts now” read the simple caption, which was accompanied by some smiling heart emojis and an infinity symbol.
Proposing in Scotland holds a special significance for Jonathan, who has often incorporated his heritage into key moments in his life. At his brother Drew’s 2018 wedding, for example both men wore kilts for the ceremony. (The twins’ father, Jim, emigrated from the country to Canada as a teen.)
I’d just like to note that he proposed in a place which was special TO HIM and not her. But, on the other hand, he seems to adore her children and he’s embracing the stepfather role completely and that’s nice. As for the ring… it’s too blurry to really see the quality, but it looks more like costume jewelry rather than an engagement ring. Still, Zooey is offbeat and the ring is offbeat, so maybe she loves it (look at her face though, I have my doubts). Did you also realize that this will be Zooey’s third marriage? Good for her though – lil’ “infinity” symbol when you’re marrying for the third time, I absolutely LOVE IT.
Photos courtesy of Zooey’s Instagram.
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