Emma Roberts Is Engaged to Boyfriend Cody John! See Her Classic Engagement Ring

"Putting this here before my mom tells everyone," the actress wrote on Instagram.
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Sarah Hanlon
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  • Sarah is the Entertainment & Celebrity Editor for The Knot, with special focuses on pop culture and celebrity wedding news.
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Updated Jul 18, 2024

Emma Roberts and her boyfriend Cody John have a lot to celebrate: they're getting married! The American Horror Story actress shared the news of their engagement on Instagram on July 16, writing, "putting this here before my mom tells everyone ❤️." (Roberts is the daughter of Kelly Cunningham and Eric Roberts, who is actress Julia Roberts' brother.) The bride-to-be shared a glimpse of her engagement ring in the sweet shot, which appears to be a timeless design. "Emma Roberts' engagement ring highlights a round diamond, estimated to be between 2 to 3 carats and set on a delicate gold band," says Marrow Fine founder Jillian Sassone. "The ring is classic and traditional, yet can also be playfully stacked."

News of Emma Roberts' engagement to her longtime boyfriend comes two years after they took their relationship public. We break down the details of their love story here, including their complete relationship timeline.

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Who is Emma Roberts' Fiance, Cody John?

Emma Roberts is engaged to Cody John. Like Roberts, John is also an actor. According to his IMBd page, he has appeared in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, In the Dark, The Rookie, and NCIS. He made his breakout into the entertainment industry in 2018 with a role in the TV show Verified.

While he's not active on social media, his public profile does feature a few snaps with Roberts. She first appeared on his page in August 2022, when he shared a series of photos showing them hanging out on a yacht.

Emma Roberts and Cody John's Relationship Timeline

We can trace Emma Roberts and her boyfriend Cody John's relationship back to the summer of 2022, when they took their romance public. Here's a look at their complete relationship timeline.

August 2022: Emma Roberts and Cody John Hard Launch Their Relationship

After splitting with her ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund, with whom she shares one son, Emma Roberts quietly began dating Cody John in the summer of 2022. He hard-launched their relationship on Instagram in August with a black-and-white photo of them kissing on the back of a yacht.

Roberts first posted about John on his birthday in March 2023, simply writing, "happy birthday sheesh 🫠❤️."

April 2023: Emma Roberts and Cody John Are Seen at Coachella

Although they rarely post each other on social media, paparazzi caught Emma Roberts and Cody John spending time together at Coachella in April 2023.

July 2024: Emma Roberts Opens Up About Her Boyfriend

In a rare interview with People, Emma Roberts got candid about her relationship with John. "I watched the movie The Iron Claw with my boyfriend, and the two of us were sobbing," Roberts told the outlet in July 2024, just days before announcing their engagement. "It was just a disaster of crying and then laughing at each other for crying, which made us cry even harder."

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