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She’s So in Love! Days of Our Lives Star AnnaLynne McCord Is Engaged to Danny Cipriani

Days of Our Lives star AnnaLynne McCord is engaged to Danny Cipriani after a Christmas Day proposal with a stunning 15 carat diamond ring.

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1 month ago

April 11, 2026

Amber Sinclair

Days of Our Lives Spoilers (DAYS Spoilers, DOOL Spoilers) AnnaLynne McCord & Danny Cipriani

ANNALYNNE MCCORD IS ENGAGED AND THE RING IS 15 CARATS

TL;DR: Days of Our Lives star AnnaLynne McCord is engaged to former rugby player Danny Cipriani after a Christmas Day proposal at her Los Angeles home. The couple first met ten years ago, and the 15 carat diamond ring is as stunning as the love story behind it.

A Christmas Day Proposal Ten Years in the Making

AnnaLynne McCord is officially off the market. The Days of Our Lives star, who plays Cat Greene, revealed exclusively to People that her partner Danny Cipriani proposed on Christmas Day at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones.

AnnaLynne McCord and Cipriani first connected on the dating app Raya about a decade ago and dated on and off for several years before splitting in 2020. They found their way back to each other in February 2024, and what was supposed to be a friendship lasted about 48 hours before they realized they were far more than friends.

The proposal itself was a family affair. AnnaLynne McCord’s sisters Rachel and Angel were in on the surprise. Cipriani and Rachel had been whispering about plans, and when they insisted AnnaLynne put on makeup for what was supposedly a movie outing with her nephew, she had no idea what was waiting downstairs. She came down to find rose petals everywhere, a rose petal heart on the floor, and Cipriani down on one knee with a 15 carat emerald cut diamond ring.

“I cried for 10 minutes straight,” AnnaLynne told People. She eventually realized she had to actually answer, and when she said yes, Cipriani told her it was a good sign she was quiet for once.

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Soulmates From the Start

What makes this love story even sweeter is that AnnaLynne McCord knew from the very beginning. She told People she called it ten years ago, she knew they were soulmates, she knew they were meant to be together, and she was not wrong. Cipriani, for his part, lovingly calls her his crazy girl.

The couple celebrated their engagement in Cambodia and India, two of their favorite places in the world. AnnaLynne also visited centers for survivors of human trafficking during the trip as part of her work with The Love Storm, a global initiative she is deeply passionate about.

AnnaLynne McCord has been a standout on Days of Our Lives as Cat Greene, bringing intensity and edge to every scene she is in. Off screen, she is clearly living a love story worthy of daytime television, and we could not be happier for her.

Congratulations to AnnaLynne and Danny. We cannot wait to see what comes next.

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Amber Sinclair
Amber Sinclair — Editor-in-Chief
Amber Sinclair is the Editor-in-Chief of Soap Opera Magazine, appointed in February 2026. She oversees editorial strategy, content development, and daily coverage across all major daytime dramas including The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and Beyond the Gates.
With more than a decade in the soap opera industry and over 25,000 published articles to her name, Amber has pretty much lived and breathed daytime television for as long as she can remember. Before taking the helm at Soap Opera Magazine, she served as Managing Editor at SoapHub, Editor-in-Chief at Daily Drama, and Senior Editor at Soap Shows. She's hosted podcasts, gone toe-to-toe in interviews with daytime's biggest stars, and covered more red carpets than she can count.
When she's not crafting headlines that drip with drama or deep-diving into the latest storyline twists, Amber can be found in Ontario, Canada — probably rewatching a classic episode and taking notes. Want to share your wildest soap theories? She actually reads every email at [email protected] — and yes, she will reply if your take is unhinged enough.
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