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Georgina Rodriguez Says “Yes”: All About Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s Engagement, the Ring Everyone’s Talking About, and Their Life Together Over the Years
The photo was simple, the message unmistakable. On Aug. 11, Georgina Rodríguez placed her left hand over Cristiano Ronaldo’s and wrote, “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.” With that, the world’s most-followed athlete and his longtime partner confirmed what fans had anticipated for years: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina are engaged after eight years together. The post also offered a first look at an oval diamond so large that industry pros immediately began sizing it up from afar.
Their engagement marks a new chapter for a couple who have shared private milestones and public moments since 2017, from their first red carpet in Zurich to raising five children while navigating unimaginable loss. Here’s how they got here, and what we know so far about the ring, the proposal, and their plans.
How they met — and the night their relationship went public
Georgina Rodríguez grew up between Argentina and Spain, moved to Madrid at 18, and eventually worked as a sales associate at Gucci. That’s where she met Cristiano Ronaldo. What started as a polite exchange in a boutique soon became something more when they crossed paths again and he asked her to dinner. By January 2017, the pair made their first official appearance at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich, arriving with Cristiano Jr. A few months later, they went Instagram official. The quiet courtship quickly turned into a partnership that would span continents and careers.
In the years that followed, their life unfolded primarily on their terms. Georgina’s Netflix docuseries, I Am Georgina, revisited the early days — the late-night pickups from work, the flash of a Bugatti at the curb, and the feeling, as she later put it, of an instant connection that only deepened with time. Season 3 premiered in September 2024 and chronicled the family’s move to Riyadh after Ronaldo’s signing with Al-Nassr.
Why family has always been the heart of their story
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez with their children.
Source: Georgina Rodriguez/Instagram
Before meeting Georgina, Cristiano Ronaldo became a father in 2010 with the birth of his son, Cristiano Jr. In June 2017, he welcomed twins, Eva and Mateo, via surrogate, just months before he and Georgina announced their first pregnancy together. Their daughter, Alana, arrived in November 2017. In April 2022, the couple shared that their newborn son, Ángel, had died at birth; his twin sister, Bella, survived. Over the past three years, Ronaldo and Rodríguez have spoken publicly — sparingly but candidly — about grieving while parenting, and about keeping Ángel’s memory present for their children. Today their blended family includes five kids: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana, and Bella.
For Georgina, motherhood and work are not competing identities. Modeling campaigns, business ventures and fashion-week appearances run alongside school runs and birthday parties, a balance she has framed as intentional in interviews and on her series. The couple’s home base in Saudi Arabia reflects Ronaldo’s club career; the family’s routines and celebrations often play out from there.
The proposal and the ring everyone is talking about
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement announcement in August 2025.
Source: Georgina Rodriguez/Instagram
The engagement announcement came with a sparkling headline: that ring. Jewelry specialists who examined photos estimate an oval-cut center stone paired with side ovals on a platinum setting. One widely cited appraisal puts the center diamond at roughly 35 carats — about 37 carats total with sides — and values the piece up to $5 million. Others suggest a 15–20 carat range with a price north of $2 million if the stone is of top-tier color and clarity. The couple has not released official specifications.
The oval cut’s elongated shape amplifies face-up size and sparkle, which is part of why it’s become a celebrity favorite. In photos, Georgina’s stone stretches nearly from knuckle to knuckle — a look that, experts note, comes from both carat weight and the slender, minimal metal visible around the diamond. Until the jeweler or the couple confirms the details, the exact carat count will remain a matter of guesswork.
Georgina Rodríguez’s life and career beyond the spotlight of Cristiano Ronaldo
Georgina Rodríguez with Ronaldo at an award night.
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Long before the engagement, Georgina was building her profile. After years in retail and luxury boutiques, she leveraged her growing platform into modeling and influencer partnerships, appearing in campaigns and on the covers of marquee brands and publications. Her Instagram audience has grown to tens of millions, and by 2024, she had walked the Paris Fashion Week runway and filmed three seasons of I Am Georgina. The series, produced by Netflix, offered a curated but revealing window into family life, work trips and friendships — and, in later episodes, her decision not to continue the show for a fourth season.
She has also stepped into entrepreneurship. Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina co-founded Bellhatria Real Estate, a venture that shares high-end listings and property content on social platforms. As with many celebrity-led businesses, the details are boutique by design, but the move underscores her interest in staking out a path that complements rather than duplicates Ronaldo’s.
A love story shaped by resilience
The pair’s bond has been put to the test in public. Georgina has spoken about 2022 as “the best and the worst” moment of her life — welcoming Bella while losing her twin brother — and credited Cristiano Ronaldo with urging her to keep going during the months that followed. The grief has never been far from view; instead, the family has honored it while modeling how to move forward together.
Did they sign a prenup? What reports say — and what they don’t
Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez attended Friday’s Globe Soccer Awards.
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Within hours of the Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo engagement announcement, reports resurfaced about a longstanding private agreement. International media have cited a Portuguese outlet, TV Guia, for claims that, in the event of a split, Georgina would receive a lifetime monthly stipend of approximately €100,000 (roughly $110,000) and retain a La Finca property outside Madrid, valued at around $5.6 million. Neither Georgina nor Cristiano has confirmed these details. The figures continue to circulate because they fit the scale of Ronaldo’s fortune and the public’s curiosity about how high-profile couples plan. They remain reported, not verified.
Why this moment matters for Cristiano Ronaldo, on and off the field
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Georgina Rodríguez during the awards ceremony after winning the Serie A Championship during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta BC on May 19, 2019 in Turin, Italy.
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At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of sport’s most recognizable figures, playing his club football in Saudi Arabia while still commanding massive global attention. Yet the most consistent theme in recent interviews and posts is fatherhood — school events, training sessions with the kids, the pride he takes in watching them find their passions. The engagement dovetails with that family-first outlook. It formalizes a partnership that has defined his life since 2017 and sets the stage for whatever comes next, personally and professionally.
The ring’s place in pop-culture history
If the experts’ upper-end estimates hold, Georgina’s oval could take its place alongside some of the most famous celebrity diamonds — not for matching their provenance, but for sheer scale. Comparisons to historic stones surfaced within hours as jewelers debated carat weight and clarity from screenshots alone. It’s a reminder of how a single image can ripple: one minute, a family announcement; the next, a masterclass in gemology dissected by millions. Until the jeweler speaks, the ring’s myth will continue to grow.
Will I Am Georgina return now that they’re engaged?
As of August 2025, there’s no indication that Netflix is filming a fourth season. Season 3, released globally in September 2024, followed Georgina through a period of change — new campaigns, new home base, new rhythms — and, at least publicly, she has signaled a desire to keep the next chapter more private. If that changes, expect the announcement to come directly from her, as this week’s did.
FAQs
Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez engaged? Yes. Georgina announced the engagement on Instagram on Aug. 11 with a photo of their hands and the caption, “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
How did they meet and when did they go public? They met in Madrid when Georgina was working at a Gucci store. Their first official public appearance as a couple was at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Zurich in January 2017.
How many children do Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina have? They are raising a blended family of five: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana, and Bella. In April 2022, they announced the death of Bella’s twin brother, Ángel, during childbirth.
What do experts say about Georgina’s engagement ring? Estimates vary. Some jewelers place the oval-cut center stone around 15–20 carats with a value over $2 million; others believe it’s closer to 35 carats total with side stones, valuing the ring as high as $5 million. The couple has not confirmed specs.
Have they shared a wedding date? Not yet. As of Aug. 12, 2025, they’ve only announced the engagement and revealed the ring.
Is it true they signed a prenuptial agreement? International media have cited Portuguese outlet TV GUIA for claiming there’s an agreement that would provide Georgina with a monthly lifetime pension and title to a Madrid property if they split. The couple has not addressed the reports publicly.
Will I Am Georgina continue with a new season? There’s no official word. Season 3 premiered in September 2024 and chronicled the family’s life in Riyadh. No additional season has been announced.
