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Grammy-winning Eve has accepted a big rock from her new fiance Maximillion Cooper. Check out the facts on Cooper as well as the proposal news.
1. Maximillion Cooper Popped the Question on Christmas Day
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Can you think of a better Christmas gift than a giant rock on your finger? According to E! News, Cooper proposed to Eve on Christmas Day.
Eve wasn’t the only star with wedding news over the holidays. Gabrielle Union, Evelyn Lozada, and Patrick Swayze’s widow each got engaged as well.
2. The Happy Couple Wanted to Celebrate the News Quietly
Thanku 2 everybody 4 your congratulations on our engagement! We wanted to celebrate with our family and friends 1st b4 announcing
— Eve (@TheRealEve) December 31, 2013
Eve and her new fiance were sure to keep things intimate before announcing the big news to the public on social media.
3. Cooper Is a British Fashion Designer
Cooper hales from Worcestershire, England as a successful fashion designer, but he splits his time between London and New York. In fact, creativity runs in his family as he is the son of an abstract artist and musician.
4. He’s the Founder of the Gumball 3000 Motor Rally
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Maximillion Cooper founded Gumball 3000 after attending the Central St. Martins College of Art and Design.
5. This Will Be Cooper’s Second Marriage
This is not Cooper’s first time at the rodeo. In fact, he actually has four children from his previous marriage. Cooper was previously married to his former business partner Julie Brangstrup.