Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny announce engagement on Instagram

Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny just took their relationship to the next level, and they did it in style.

The Straight Outta Compton actor, 33, and Star alum, 30, announced their engagement with a swoon-worthy joint Instagram post on Sunday, Oct. 5, sending fans into a full-blown celebration mode. Keith Powers wrote in the caption:

"engaged to the love of my life."

The newly-engaged couple looks straight out of a romantic catalog with their engagement photoshoot. A photo from the slideshow features a sleek, editorial-style portrait of the two lounging on a round, beige leather couch.

Ryan Destiny exudes confidence in her red leather trench coat, layered over her white, cropped shirt and sheer black tights. She completes her look with her zebra-print heels.

On the other hand, Keith Powers, who rests his head on Destiny's lap, sports a khaki blazer and black leather slacks.

In another photo, Ryan Destiny is clad in an all-black sheer ensemble with sculptural drapings and large silver statement earrings. She sits on Keith Powers' lap, with her arms wrapped around his shoulders.

The actor, who wears a textured black-and-white knit sweater, has his arms looped around her waist, as they both stare at the camera and evoke intimacy and balance.

Other snippets also show the two mid-conversation while staring deep into each other's eyes, goofing around, and eating Chinese takeout while in their cozy scarlet and black turtlenecks.

The announcement and their love-filled carousel of photos immediately garnered supportive messages from fans and friends in the replies.

"@keithpowers @ryandestiny you KNOW you two have made Auntie Yvette VERY happy with this news! And might co-sign whomever suggested @photosbyreem for your wedding photographer! He did an amazing job for us!" Emmy-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown said.

"Y'all are too beautiful for words!!! Congratulations on your engagement!" a fan wrote with champagne, rings, and church emojis.

"You too look absolutely gorgeous. This is one wedding. I do not wanna miss," one commented.

"CONGRATULATIONS. I’m so so so happy for you two!!!" How I Met Your Father actress Francia Raisa replied with teary-eyed emojis.

"So beautiful!! Congratulations to you both," fashion designer Hayden Williams added with a confetti emoji.

"This is the best news of the day!!! I’ve personally been waiting for this moment," one chimed in.

Other messages that came in included "congratulations" and "beautiful."

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Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny: A glimpse into their romance

Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny began dating in 2017, but called it quits in 2022. Tthe breakup was a mutual decision while insiders revealed that the two wanted to focus on their careers. A source told People at the time:

"They're taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends."

However, in late 2024, whispers of their reunion ignited when they were seen together in private events. They also reportedly low-key featured each other on their respective social media accounts amid the rumors of their reconciliation.

Initially, the couple neither confirmed nor denied the rekindling of their romance until February, when the A Girl Like Grace star spoke to People:

“I just love him so much and I just appreciate him every step of the way. He’s such a cheerleader for me, as I am for him. It just means everything. We’re just best friends — you know, we’re more than best friends.”

Keith Powers also opened up about his relationship with Destiny in May, citing how his girlfriend "teaches me so much."

“I think partnership really works when you really do look at your partner [the way you would look at] siblings, in a way. We could fight. We might not talk to each other for a minute. But we love each other. We come back. You know what I'm saying?”

The Famous in Love actor added:

“And I feel like for me and Ryan, it's like this is family. It's not a thing where [it’s like], ‘Oh, I didn't like [that] she did a certain thing and now I don't want to be in a relationship."

Keith Powers continued:

“It's just like we're so locked in and we just get each other's jokes and it's just easy. We just flow honestly. And she teaches me a lot. I don't know if I teach her stuff, but she teaches me so much. She's made me a better artist, so it's been great.”