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Gracie Hunt is stepping into a new chapter after announcing her engagement to Derek Green. The 27-year-old, whose father Clark Hunt leads the Kansas City Chiefs, shared the milestone nearly a year after publicly confirming their relationship.
Gracie revealed the news in an Instagram post on April 4, offering a glimpse into the romantic outdoor proposal. The setting featured a wooden deck decorated with white candles and flowers, creating an intimate atmosphere. Derek, 26, proposed while wearing a light gray suit, kneeling as Gracie, dressed in a flowing white gown, accepted.
A close-up photo highlighted her engagement ring, which features an emerald cut design accented with diamonds along the band and a striking green stone at its center. Alongside the images, Gracie captioned the moment with a simple but heartfelt message about their love, while Derek echoed her sentiment in the comments with an enthusiastic declaration of forever.
Family members from both sides were present to celebrate the occasion, making it a shared milestone for the couple and their loved ones. Derek's mother, Julie Green, expressed her joy at welcoming Gracie into the family, while Gracie's mother, Tavia Hunt, shared her excitement and support in a celebratory message.
The couple first made their relationship public in May, when Gracie, a former Miss Kansas USA, posted photos from a tropical vacation with friends. However, their connection goes much further back than their social media debut. According to Gracie, the two have known each other since childhood due to their families' ties to the Chiefs organization.
She previously shared that they spent time together as babies during team holiday events and later reconnected as adults in 2017. Their reunion happened on the sidelines before a game, sparking a relationship that quickly grew stronger over time.
Since then, Gracie said the pair have remained close, building a bond that has now led to their engagement. With strong family roots and a shared history, their relationship has come full circle, marking the beginning of a new journey together.
