Model and influencer Jordyn Woods, 28, and New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, 30, have announced their engagement, capping a festive Christmas Day with a romantic proposal in New York City. The couple, who have been dating since May 2020 after years of friendship, shared the joyful news via a joint Instagram post on December 25, 2025, featuring stunning photos of the moment and the clever caption "Marry Christmas 🎄❤️💍."
The proposal took place at Overstory, an upscale rooftop bar overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Images captured Towns down on one knee, presenting Woods with a massive emerald-cut diamond engagement ring—estimated to be over 10 carats—while she reacted with visible shock and delight. Additional photos showed the pair embracing, laughing, and celebrating against the city lights, with Woods dressed in an elegant white outfit and fur coat, and Towns in a sharp suit.
The announcement came hours after Towns contributed to the Knicks' thrilling 126-124 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, where he recorded points and rebounds in the high-profile holiday game. Fans and celebrities flooded the comments with congratulations, highlighting the couple's enduring relationship amid public scrutiny.
Woods and Towns' love story began as a deep friendship through mutual connections, evolving into romance during the challenging period of 2020. They bonded over shared grief—Towns lost his mother to COVID-19 in April 2020, while Woods had experienced the passing of her father years earlier. In interviews, both have emphasized turning to each other for support, with Towns describing Woods as his "best friend" and crediting her unwavering presence at games and in life.
Their relationship has been marked by public displays of affection and mutual admiration. Woods frequently attends Towns' games, and the pair have collaborated on projects, including appearances in music videos and fashion events. Towns has spoken about appreciating strong women in his life, influenced by his mother and sister, and how Woods embodies that support.
The engagement arrives approximately a year after the couple purchased a luxurious $14 million mansion in the Los Angeles area in May 2024 (with reports surfacing in September). The sprawling property, located in a gated community near Woods' longtime friend Kylie Jenner, spans over 11,000 square feet on more than two acres. Features include seven bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a two-bedroom guest house, a 7,200-square-foot spa/gym/entertainment pavilion, a barn for seven horses, a six-car garage, a regulation tennis court, a 13-seat home theater, and outdoor amenities like a pool and waterfall. The purchase symbolized a major commitment, placing them as neighbors to Jenner in an exclusive enclave.
Woods rose to fame through her close friendship with Kylie Jenner, appearing on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Life of Kylie, and launching collaborative ventures like the Kylie x Jordyn cosmetics line. A 2019 scandal involving Tristan Thompson strained that friendship, but Woods has since built an independent career in modeling, entrepreneurship (including her Woods by Jordyn clothing line), and influencing, amassing nearly 12 million Instagram followers.
Towns, a five-time NBA All-Star and former No. 1 overall draft pick, has had a standout career, most recently thriving with the Knicks after a trade. The couple's engagement has been celebrated as a positive milestone, with fans noting their resilience and genuine connection.
As wedding plans likely begin, the "Marry Christmas" proposal adds a heartwarming chapter to their story, blending holiday magic with long-term love.
