Unveiling Justin Baldoni's Heartfelt Marriage Proposal
Setting the Stage
During the visit to Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday, December 10, Justin Baldoni, a 40-year-old actor and filmmaker, began by complimenting the married show hosts. He emphasized how their union inspired him, setting the tone for his own marriage story.It was a special moment as he sat down for the interview, sharing his thoughts on love and marriage. Ripa and Consuelos, who have been married since 1996, noted that Justin and Emily had been together for a long time and had celebrated 11 years of marriage in July. In Hollywood terms, this seemed like a remarkable milestone.
The Proposal Revealed
Ripa thought it would be a great time to show viewers how Justin popped the question. A shortened version of the 27-minute proposal was rolled, starting with a hilarious clip of Justin dressed in white, tossing feathers and singing in a pretend boy band reminiscent of the Backstreet Boys.However, the actual proposal began a bit more toned down. Justin explained that he had set up hidden cameras at Blu Jam Cafe on April 13, 2013. He had told Emily he was running late but had actually rented out the restaurant for a special occasion. As she sat down, the pre-filmed proposal began to play, with a real-time video of her reactions captured in the bottom of the camera shot.
The video included a mini movie of a secret agent telling Justin to meet Emily at Blu Jam Cafe and a montage of their happiest moments. It was a journey that led to Justin proposing in person at the restaurant.
Behind the Scenes
After the shortened version played on Live, Consuelos asked Justin if he knew the guys in the music video scenes. Justin happily revealed that the men were some of his best friends.This aspect of the proposal added a personal touch, showing the support and friendship around them during this important moment. It also highlighted the thought and effort Justin had put into making the proposal special.
Justin further explained that the 27-minute long proposal video was actually his first movie. He shared that the whole idea was about learning how to love someone in the way they want to be loved versus the way he wanted to be loved. This was a valuable lesson he had learned in marriage, as he was sure Ripa and Consuelos had also experienced.
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