Taraji P Henson engaged to former footballer Kelvin Hayden

'Empire' and Hidden Figures star Taraji P Henson is engaged to former Super Bowl-winning NFL star Kelvin Hayden. The couple announced the happy news on Instagram.

Henson wrote, "I said yes y'all! He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out! #sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is so HAPPY!"

The actress shared a picture of a dessert plate with cake and chocolate covered strawberries had a message that read, "Congratulations".

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Hayden, 34, shared a picture of the couple together - where one can see the actor sitting on top of his shoulders - on social media.

The actress confirmed that she is in a relationship with the former American football since 2015.

She has son Marcell, 24, from her marriage with high-school sweetheart, William Lamar Johnson, who was murdered in 2003.