Bella Thorne is speaking out after receiving criticism from fans for proposing to her fiancé Mark Emms — two years after he originally asked her to marry him.
The 26-year-old actress and singer revealed in a recent interview that she wanted to “flip the script” on traditional gender roles by proposing herself. Bella explained that she thought it would be a meaningful way to show her commitment to Mark, even though he had already popped the question in 2022.
Some fans, however, questioned why she chose to propose when the couple was already engaged. Social media reactions were mixed, with some applauding her boldness while others felt the move was unnecessary.
Bella responded directly, saying she didn’t see why love should be bound by convention. “For me, it was about equality and celebrating our relationship in my own way,” she said, adding that Mark was touched by the gesture.
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The couple, who first went public with their romance in 2022, have often spoken about how deeply supportive they are of one another. Despite the criticism, Bella insisted that their bond remains strong, and the double proposals are just another layer to their love story.
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She ended her remarks by encouraging fans to focus on love rather than judgment: “At the end of the day, it’s our relationship. What matters is that we’re happy.”
