Sophia Smith, Liam Payne’s former girlfriend, celebrated the holiday season with an unforgettable milestone: an engagement to her boyfriend, James Bridgwood.

Smith took to Instagram on Friday, December 27, to share the heartwarming moment Bridgwood proposed to her on Christmas Day. “Yes a million times over ❤️💍 25.12.24,” she captioned a video of the intimate proposal.

The proposal, which took place in the couple’s cozy home, included their 20-month-old daughter, Angelina, who was by their side for the touching moment. The trio donned matching pajamas as Bridgwood knelt on one knee amid scattered rose petals. After Smith said yes, the family embraced in a group hug. A bottle of champagne and two glasses were added to the festive occasion.

Smith and Bridgwood first appeared together on her Instagram in June 2022, and their relationship has blossomed ever since. She announced her pregnancy later that year, sharing her journey as she prepared for motherhood. Their daughter, Angelina, was born in April 2023, and the couple has since embraced family life, frequently sharing glimpses of their holidays and milestones together.

This joyous news comes just two months after the untimely passing of Liam Payne, Smith’s ex-boyfriend and former One Direction star. Payne tragically died in October 2024, leaving fans and loved ones heartbroken. Payne and Smith, who met as teenagers, dated from 2013 to 2015, with their relationship often in the spotlight due to Payne’s global fame. Despite their split, the pair had spoken fondly of their time together, and Smith had previously described Payne as her “first love.”

For Smith, Bridgwood, and their daughter, the engagement marks a new chapter filled with hope and celebration. The couple’s holiday engagement, filled with love and family, has been met with warm wishes from fans and followers, offering a poignant reminder of joy even amid life’s challenges.