Conor Kennedy, the 30-year-old son of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (nephew of the former U.S. president John F. Kennedy), is getting married to Brazilian pop singer Giulia Bourguignon Marinho, known professionally as Giulia Be. The couple announced the news on Monday, sharing photos of their engagement celebration on Instagram. “Easiest yes of all time,” Giulia captioned the post, which included a closeup shot of her diamond ring from Tiffany & Co.
Giulia’s engagement ring features a pear-shaped diamond reminiscing a teardrop, which is meant to represent “tears of joy,” according to Tiffany & Co.’s website, where a similar ring is available for $24,900.
Tiffany & Co.’s pear-shaped diamond engagement ring in platinum.
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Kennedy dominated the tabloids with his former relationship with Taylor Swift in 2012. He balances his life between music, activism and his recent military service. In 2022, Kennedy joined Ukraine’s International Legion of Foreign Fighters to fight against the Russian invasion.
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Giulia met Kennedy in Los Angeles, where they live. The couple had been dating for two years before their engagement. The singer’s background is similar to Kennedy’s, as they both grew up in families involved with politics.
Giulia is the daughter of businessman and politician Paulo Marinho, who has been involved in political campaigns since 1986. He was also friends with Aristotle Onassis, who was married to former U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who is Conor Kennedy’s great aunt through her first marriage to John F. Kennedy.
(L-R) Conor Kennedy and Giulia Be at the 2023 Roc Nation The Brunch on Feb. 04, 2023, in Bel Air, Calif.
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Marinho was once a close ally to former Brazilian president and controversial political figure Jair Bolsonaro. In 2022, the Marinho family distanced themselves from Bolsonaro, campaigning for his opponent and current President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Connor Kennedy joined the Marinho family during the campaign, posing for pictures with Lula. Giulia’s brother, André Marinho, also works as a political commentator for a conservative radio station in Brazil.
Since 2018, Giulia has been investing in her musical career after signing a deal with Warner Music. She released songs in English, including “With You” and “Too Bad,” and conquered her first hit in 2020 with “Menina Solta.” Giulia also starred in Netflix’s “Beyond the Universe,” released in 2022.
Giulia Be at Netflix’s “Damsel” premiere on March 1, 2024, in New York City.
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During her pop star journey, Giulia has made notable red carpet appearances, with the most recent being at the “Damsel” world premiere on March 1 in New York City, where she wore a sheer jumpsuit from Cucculelli Shaheen’s fall 2023 collection, paired with a dramatic leather coat.
(L-R) Cat Young, Cheryl Hines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a guest, Giulia Be and Conor Kennedy attend the Season 12 premiere of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” in Los Angeles.
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For the Season 12 premiere of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Giulia joined Kennedy’s family in a red David Koma chain-detailed midi dress — Kennedy’s stepmother, Cheryl Hines, had a leading role in the comedy series.
In November 2023, she presented at the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Award in a Fendi suit. She has also worn looks by Gucci and Burberry and sat front row at Rabanne’s spring 2024 show.
Giulia attends the 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Nov. 16, 2023, in Seville, Spain.
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In 2021, Giulia also starred in a musical campaign for Riachuelo, the fast-fashion retailer that recently made headlines with its uniform designs for Team Brazil during the Paris Olympics.
The post announcing their engagement has received the support of many celebrities, including Brazilian model Izabel Goulart and DJ Diplo. Hines also celebrated the news in the comments section. “Welcome to the family Giulia!!!!! We love you so much!” the actress wrote.
