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Ricki Lakehas one steamy proposal story!
On Tuesday, the former talk show host, 52, appeared onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenwhere she revealed new details about herengagement, including the intimate moment when fiancé Ross Burningham popped the question.
“I was naked in the jacuzzi with my man on the first night that we’re in my new Malibu home. So it was romantic and very spontaneous and I couldn’t be happier,” Lake said.
Lake, whoannounced her engagementon Instagram over the weekend, said that she and Burningham have “only known each other since the end of June.”
Before things got serious,The Business of Being Borndocumentary filmmaker said Burningham was “a booty call for a few months there.”
“He’s wonderful,” she added. “Everyone in my life who has met him just gets it. We’re great together.”
Speaking to PEOPLE about her engagement this week, theHairsprayactress said she and Burningham are “filled with gratitude and joy for what is to come.”
“Ross and I literally pinch ourselves that we have found each other at this time in our lives,” Lake said.
Lake first made the pair’s romance Instagram official in December 2020 when she posted aselfieof the couple on Instagram, writing, “LOVE.”
Earlier this month,The Business of Birth Controlfilmmaker shared a dedication to express her love for Burningham on his birthday. “You have brought me so much joy and peace and laughs these last few months. I pinch myself, I am such a lucky girl. Thank you for choosing me. I love you,” the mom of two shared onInstagram.
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Lake was previously married to Rob Sussman, from 1994 to 2004, and Christian Evans from 2012 to 2015.
Earlier this month, Lake paid tribute to her ex-husband. “Today, February 11th marks 4 years since the world lost this beautiful soul. #christianevans continues to be my greatest teacher. Through his #compassion and #kindness for others, especially those suffering with #mentalillness. Forever grateful for the #uncondtionallove we shared. #kindnessisking #neverforget #suicideprevention #bipolar #love #loveiseternal,” shewroteon Instagram.
source: people.com
