The Engagement That Stole Our Hearts
It’s official—Alexa Ray Joel is engaged! The talented daughter of music legend Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley shared the exciting news with her fans on Instagram. On New Year’s Day, Alexa, 32, posted a sweet photo of herself locking lips with her now-fiancé, Ryan Gleason, alongside a caption that melted our hearts. “He said to me: 'Before I met you, my world was in black and white. You colored it in between the lines.' It was the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me. How could I possibly say no to that?!?!” Alexa gushed, revealing the poetic words that led to her saying yes.
The Ring That Stole the Spotlight
But the romance didn’t stop there. Alexa returned to Instagram to showcase not one, but two photos of her breathtaking engagement ring. In her caption, she shared the raw emotions of the moment, saying, “So I was completely taken off-guard, dumbstruck, and shell-shocked—and for once in my life, I had absolutely no words, and I couldn’t speak… I just kept staring at this ridiculously exquisite ring—and he was just hysterically laughing at me!!!” Fans were quick to notice the stunning custom rock, which truly is a work of art, proving Ryan went all out to make this moment unforgettable.
View this post on InstagramUnder the largest moon on the year , my little Moonbeam got engaged, and I am over the moon with joy for these two! ( my I phone is not working so I have not been able to post .. I am trying to write my comment now .. each word is a struggle to post) Ryan is the sweetest, kindest, hard working man who sincerely loves and adores my precious Alexa Ray so I love him too and while we have always thought of him as family soon he really will be ! What s beautiful way for our family to start the New Year…. Celebrating their L❤️VE !!!
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Mom’s Reaction: Christie Brinkley Can’t Contain Her Joy
Of course, Alexa’s famous mom, Christie Brinkley, couldn’t help but express her excitement over the news. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Christie, 63, wrote, “Under the largest moon on the year, my little Moonbeam got engaged, and I am over the moon with joy for these two… Ryan is the sweetest, kindest, [most] hard-working man who sincerely loves and adores my precious Alexa Ray so I love him too and while we have always thought of him as family, soon he really will be! What [a] beautiful way for our family to start the New Year… Celebrating their L❤️VE!!!” She even shared another picture of Ryan on one knee, adding, “Let’s start planning a wedding! (Just saying those words just made me cry!)”
Alexa Ray is the only child of Christie and her second husband, Billy Joel, who were married from 1985 to 1994. Born in December 1985, Alexa Ray’s engagement isn’t the only joyous occasion the family has celebrated recently. In late October, Billy, now 68, announced that he and his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick, 35, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Remy Anne Joel. “Sunday night, Billy and Alexis Joel welcomed Remy Anne into their family. Alexis and Remy are doing well, and everyone is thrilled,” a family rep shared at the time.
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Billy and Alexis, who tied the knot in July 2015, are also parents to their first daughter, Della Rose Joel, born in August 2015. On Alexa Ray’s side, her mom Christie is also a proud mother to son Jack Paris Brinkley Cook, 22 (with ex Richard Taubman), and daughter Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook, 19 (with ex Peter Cook). We couldn’t be more thrilled for Alexa Ray and her growing family—congratulations again!
