METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has some exciting personal news: he is engaged to Adriana Gillett.
The couple shared the moment in a unique way. Earlier today, METALLICA’s social media posted an underwater photo of Hetfield holding a sign that read, “Adriana Gillett, will you marry me?” The post was captioned simply, “She said yes!”
Gillett also shared the photo on her Instagram, reflecting on the special occasion: “The BEST birthday trip surprise. Swimming with whale sharks on Friday the 13th with the most unique, special, and romantic proposal a Pisces could ever imagine. In a sea full of fish, we caught each other. Thank you God for putting us together.”
This marks a new chapter for Hetfield, who previously went through a divorce from his wife of 25 years, Francesca. TMZ first reported the split on August 13, 2022, citing a source who said Hetfield had filed divorce papers in Colorado earlier that year. Francesca later confirmed the news, sharing: “After 30 years of ups and downs but always with a lot of love, I am extremely saddened that my marriage has come to this.”
Hetfield and Francesca met in 1992 and were married in 1997. The couple continues to co-parent their children: daughters Cali, 27, Marcella, 24, and son Castor, 25.
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