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Metallica's James Hetfield proposes while scuba diving

James Hetfield proposed underwater during a whale shark dive; his fiancée Adriana Gillett accepted, marking a unique engagement moment shared publicly by Metallica.

  • James Hetfield proposed during a whale shark dive last year, sharing the photo on Metallica's official Instagram.
  • Following his 2022 divorce from Francesca Tomasi, Hetfield's personal history includes sharing three children with her, and this will be his second marriage.
  • Gillett wrote 'The best birthday trip surprise' on Instagram, noting the whale shark dive happened on Friday the 13th and sharing photos of the couple in snorkelling masks.
  • Following the March 10 statement, the band said they will not add shows, noting 24 nights at the residency, and thanked fans for their support.
  • The residency complements a schedule that extends into early 2027, with Metallica planning a UK and European tour later this year, including two nights at London Stadium in July.
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James Hetfield's engagement took place in an amazing way: the Metallica frontman proposed to Adriana Gillett underwater while diving — the romantic moment immediately went viral on the internet.

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Metallica frontman James Hetfield proposed to his girlfriend underwater – with a laminated shield and huge sharks as witnesses.

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The band leader asked Adriana Gillett to be his wife during a dive.

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