Okay, so French Montana finally spilled the tea on what made him fall for Sheikha Mara! Honestly, I’ve been dying to know! He said it was something about her that just stuck with him right away – she was totally unforgettable from the start. I mean, can you blame him?! She’s amazing!
The rapper, known as “Stay Schemin,” revealed that he was first captivated by the Princess of Dubai when she publicly announced her desire for a divorce from her husband, Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, on social media.
French, also known as Karim Kharbouch, recalled seeing a post about someone’s divorce and mentioned it on the January 13th episode of the Joe and Jada podcast. He said he found the person admirable because it took courage to share something so personal.
Forty-one-year-old French didn’t hesitate to make his move. He explained that he asked a friend they both knew to contact Sheikha Mahra for him, saying he told his friend to ‘do whatever it takes.’
The message that first got the rapper’s attention was a post – now deleted – that publicly accused Sheikh Mana of cheating.
In a July 2024 post, Shaikha Mahra announced her divorce, addressing her husband directly. She stated, “Since you are with others, I am divorcing you—I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you.”
The daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently said, “Take care. Your ex-wife.” She had married Sheikh Mana in June 2023 and they share a two-year-old daughter.
The BBC explains that saying “I divorce you” three times is often understood as triple talaq, an Islamic practice. While now illegal in many places, it historically allowed a husband to divorce his wife immediately simply by repeating those words, and it’s a right generally held by men, not women.
In June, a year after they started dating, French proposed to his now-fiancée during Paris Fashion Week. The engagement ring was incredibly extravagant – truly fit for royalty.
French chose a stunning emerald-cut diamond ring, and the couple shared a picture of it on Instagram in August with just a white heart and sparkle emoji.
Although Sheikha Mahra and her partner have kept their relationship mostly private, she frequently shares sweet photos of her baby online and openly expresses her happiness as a new mother.
I was so touched by the beautiful photo she shared of her and her little one on her first birthday! The caption, simply ‘Happy 1st birthday my angel 01.05’ with an angel and white heart, was just perfect. It really captured how much love she has for her daughter.
For a look at more engaged stars, read on…
The star of The Real Housewives of Orange County and her entrepreneur partner got engaged while on their yearly New Year’s Eve trip to Big Bear, six years after they first began dating in 2019.
The Selling the OC alum popped the question during a road trip in October.
Darius Rucker, the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, revealed he’s engaged to a TikTok influencer known for her lifestyle content. They shared the news together on Instagram on October 8, 2025.
He told her she brought a joy into his life he’d never experienced before. From the moment they met, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, and now he wouldn’t have to live another day without her.
The couple, who are stars on Too Hot to Handle, announced they were engaged on October 7, 2025. They welcomed their son, Reggie, in 2024.
The actors announced their engagement on October 5th with a series of romantic photos shared on Instagram, and wrote that they are “engaged to the love of my life.”
Keith and Ryan announced their engagement just seven months after getting back together following a three-year breakup.
The former Little Mix member revealed she’s engaged to the rapper in September, just four months after giving birth to their twins.
Jesy posted pictures of Zion proposing to her at sunset on the beach, announcing that she’s engaged to her best friend.
Reality TV star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills got engaged on September 3rd. Her fiancée, Keely, proposed on August 29th in West Hollywood, with about 35 loved ones – and the Bravo cameras – there to witness the moment.
Bozoma shared a powerful message: even after experiencing loss, it’s possible to heal, rediscover happiness, and find a love that feels truly right.
The soccer star and the model announced their engagement in August after eight years together.
Georgina announced her engagement with a stunning photo of her diamond ring on Instagram, sweetly writing, “Yes, I do. In this life and every life.”
Following speculation about an engagement in July 2025, the actress from White Chicks announced she was engaged to her financial advisor three months later.
Jaime shared on the Juicy Scoop podcast that they met through friends and described the experience as exciting.
Alaska, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season two, announced that she is engaged to her partner, Matthew Herrmann.
The reality TV star, who finished second on season five, announced that her longtime partner, Matthew Herrmann, proposed to her on August 4th, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. The proposal happened right after a celebration for her grandmother’s 90th birthday.
The Set It Up actress got engaged in June 2025.
Fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg shared wonderful news: her granddaughter, Talita, and her boyfriend, Rocco Brignone, are engaged! After almost seven years together, Rocco proposed, and Talita said yes. Diane announced the happy news on Instagram with a joyful photo of the couple, expressing her wishes for their life together. Talita quickly followed up with her own excited post, sharing her immense love for Rocco.
I was so thrilled to hear that the Victoria’s Secret model is engaged to Tom! They’re a beautiful family, and I’m especially happy for their sweet daughter, Tuulikki Joan. The announcement came on September 10th, and I couldn’t wait to share the news!
She announced her engagement with a joyful “Yes!”. The proposal happened in a Swedish wildflower garden, a special place in the city where they first met and have built a life together over the past ten years.
The Indiana Pacers player popped the question to his college sweetheart at their alma mater.
He shared photos and a video on Instagram on July 28th of the romantic moment he proposed inside Illinois State University’s Hilton Coliseum, calling it ‘the place where our story started, and where our next chapter begins.’
Zac Brown, the lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, and his fiancée revealed they were engaged in July 2025. This came only two months after they first appeared as a couple at the American Music Awards.
“We are so happy and grateful, the couple told People at the time, “that we found each other.”
The tennis star announced she’s engaged to the Italian actor shortly after winning the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22nd. She shared that he helped her get back to playing tennis.
She shared that he really supported her through a difficult time, and she was thrilled to be there. It meant a lot to her because he’d never had the chance to watch her perform before.
The actress from You announced her engagement to Ethan on Instagram on July 21st, saying she’s been openly sharing her love for him with everyone she meets.
Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson, who met on season 11 of Love Island UK, are engaged. Jammeh shared on Instagram on July 14th that they’ve been keeping a secret, saying, “We’ve been sitting on a bad boy piece of information.”
On July 11th, the Disney Channel revealed she’s engaged to the basketball player, after he proposed to her by the pool at a resort overlooking the ocean.
Nicola Peltz Beckham’s brother and the youngest daughter of the late Quincy Jones have announced they are engaged after being together for over ten years.
Kenya announced her engagement on Instagram on July 9th with a sweet black and white photo of her and her partner kissing on a boat. She captioned the post, “My whole heart for my whole life.”
The singer-songwriter proposed to his girlfriend, who previously appeared on The Bachelor, after they had been dating for seven years. Hayley shared a photo of the proposal on Instagram on July 10th, excitedly announcing, “My dream girl said yes!”
Becca and her partner started dating in 2018 but didn’t share their relationship with the public until May 2022. After four years together, they felt secure and ready to go public, as Becca explained to TopMob News.
The actor from Entourage proposed to the actress from If Loving You Is Wrong on the Fourth of July while celebrating with family in Long Island, New York.
Kelly Osbourne got engaged to Slipknot member Sid Wilson on July 5th, during Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert. The proposal was a surprise, and was witnessed by close family and friends, including her mother, Sharon Osbourne, brother Jack Osbourne, and their son, Sidney.
Though he didn’t win Rachel Lindsay’s heart on The Bachelorette, he did find love! He proposed to his girlfriend after a year of dating, sharing on Instagram a sweet message about finally finding ‘the one’ and declaring his love for her.
The Big Time Rush singer and his longtime partner announced their engagement May 15.
Actors from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals announced their engagement on May 14th, proving they’re a perfect couple.
On the May 13th episode of 1000-Lb. Sisters, the TLC star accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, who popped the question after five months of dating – inside a haunted house!
I was so thrilled to hear that Simu Liu, the amazing star of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, announced he’s engaged! He and his partner shared the news on May 11th, and I couldn’t be happier for them both.
Seven years after the death of Hugh Hefner, his widow got engaged on April 25 at her Hawaii home.
The former Dancing With the Stars contestant recently got engaged to the singer while on vacation in Hawaii. Frankie shared the news on Instagram, saying it had been 13 years in the making.
Read More
- Darkwood Trunk Location in Hytale
- Best Controller Settings for ARC Raiders
- Hytale: Upgrade All Workbenches to Max Level, Materials Guide
- How To Watch A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Online And Stream The Game Of Thrones Spinoff From Anywhere
- Ashes of Creation Rogue Guide for Beginners
- PS5’s Biggest Game Has Not Released Yet, PlayStation Boss Teases
- Shonda Rhimes’ Daughters Make Rare Appearance at Bridgerton Premiere
- Olympian Katie Ledecky Details Her Gold Medal-Winning Training Regimen
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD version 1.1.0 update now available, adds Dixie Kong and Switch 2 enhancements
- Nicole Richie Reveals Her Daughter, 18, Now Goes By Different Name
2026-01-21 17:51