Candice King, best known for her role as the sharp, sassy Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, is officially engaged! And here’s the twist that has fans buzzing: she’s getting married to none other than Steven Krueger, who played the lovable Josh Rosza on The Originals. That’s right—two stars from the same supernatural universe are tying the knot in real life!
The big reveal came on May 14 via Instagram, where Candice shared that Steven popped the question a few weeks ago, calling it “the best gift of all.” The proposal happened just before her 38th birthday, making the timing extra special. In her heartfelt post, she gushed about how excited she is to grow older with him and how sweet life feels knowing she gets to do it with someone like Steven by her side.
She wrote:
“A couple of weeks ago, @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him. The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you, Steven. Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you. And thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes x”
To mark the moment, the couple did a dreamy photoshoot in one of their favorite Nashville spots—Martha My Dear, a cozy cocktail bar. Candice looked effortlessly elegant in a short white satin dress with a delicate lace bow, while Steven kept it classic in a black suit. The spotlight, though, was stolen by the ring—a bold, square-cut diamond that sparkled on her left hand.
Fans were thrilled, of course, but what really got people talking was the reunion in the comments section. Several of Candice’s former co-stars from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals showed up to share their love and excitement. Nina Dobrev (aka Elena Gilbert, Caroline’s forever bestie) left a warm “Congratulations,” while Michael Trevino (Caroline’s werewolf flame, Tyler Lockwood) chimed in with a big “Woo Hoo!!!! Love IT!” Riley Voelkel, who played Freya Mikaelson, also joined in: “Omg screaming!!!! So happy for you both!!!!”
It turned into a mini reunion of sorts, with cast members popping in to send their love and revive some of that old Mystic Falls magic.
For those wondering when the couple went public—Candice and Steven made their relationship Instagram official in December 2023. Since then, they’ve been quietly building their love story.
Candice was previously married to Joe King, guitarist of The Fray. They tied the knot in 2014, but split in 2022. They share two daughters, Florence and Josephine, who remain a big part of Candice’s life.
So now, with love blooming again and a shiny new chapter on the horizon, fans everywhere are raising a toast to Candice and Steven—a romance that feels like a crossover episode we didn’t know we needed!