AceShowbiz - Romance is flourishing in Hollywood as Justin Theroux, 53, and Nicole Brydon Bloom, 30, have taken the next big step in their relationship by getting engaged in Italy. The joyous news was confirmed by PEOPLE after fans noticed a dazzling engagement ring on Bloom's left ring finger during their appearance on the red carpet for Theroux's film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" at the Venice Film Festival.

Theroux, known for his roles in "Mulholland Drive" and "The Leftovers," proposed during their Italian getaway, where they planned to mix a bit of vacation with festival activities.

The couple first sparked romance rumors in February 2023 at a Netflix event in NYC and made their first official red carpet appearance together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March. This marks a significant milestone for Theroux, who was previously married to Jennifer Aniston from 2015 to 2018.

Nicole Brydon Bloom, shining in her own right, is best known for her role as Caroline Stuyvesant in HBO's "The Gilded Age." Her acting credits also include performances in "We Were the Lucky Ones," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and the film "1BR." The actress, who met Theroux through various industry events, has since appeared on each other's social media.

Their relationship timeline shows a shift from being spotted together in public spaces to more intimate settings. They were seen packing on PDA during a romantic date at Manhattan's Altro Paradiso in August 2023 and later photographed leaving a gym together in October. Despite his initial desire for privacy, Theroux's relationship with Bloom became increasingly public.

The couple's shared moments even extended to family events. Theroux was Bloom's date at her twin sister's wedding in December 2023, and they attended Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's wedding in Mexico City in June 2024. Throughout their romance, they've shared numerous travel adventures and heartwarming snapshots, which Bloom has posted on her Instagram.

Leading up to the Venice Film Festival, Bloom's Instagram Stories were filled with photos of the pair enjoying picturesque waterside vistas. Theroux shared his feelings during the film festival's red carpet, expressing excitement about their vacation plans alongside attending the event.

With their engagement now public, fans are eagerly awaiting further details about their wedding plans and enjoying the couple's journey of love and commitment. It's a true Hollywood love story unfolding before our eyes.