Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd

Jussie Smollett announced his engagement to fellow actor Jabari Redd, sharing photos of his proposal, which took place outside a restaurant during Smollett's 43rd birthday celebration. The couple, who acted together in the 2023 film 'The Lost Holiday,' received congratulatory messages from family and celebrities including Taraji P. Henson, Halle Berry, and Vivica A. Fox. Smollett's sisters, Jurnee and Jazz, expressed their joy and warmly welcomed Redd into the family. This announcement follows Smollett's settlement of legal disputes related to the 2019 hate crime case. Smollett, who came out as gay in 2015, highlighted the importance of living authentically and protecting his loved ones. The engagement marks a significant positive transition for Smollett after years of public scrutiny.