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Ricki Lake is a bride!
The former talk show host, 52, and her boyfriend Ross Burningham are engaged. “Ross and I literally pinched each other because we met at this time in our lives,” Lake told People.
“We, newly nested, feel like children again. We are full of gratitude and joy for what is to come,” she says.
On Saturday, The Business of Being Born documentarist announced the happy news on social networks. “Friends, I’m so excited to share some good news! I’m engaged! 💍 ♥ ️ This is Ross. He is my person. He is wonderful. I love him so much and I am so grateful to be able to love and be loved so deeply by this human stellar, “she wrote on Instagram.
“Our next chapter is sure to be a good one. #Heartopen #lifeisbeautiful #ibelieveinlove # thisis52 # selflove #nofilter #justhappy,” added Lake.
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Lake and Burningham have been dating for over a year. She made her romance official on Instagram in December 2020, when she shared a selfie of the couple on Instagram, writing “LOVE”.
Earlier this month, on your birthday, The business of birth control The filmmaker shared the dedication to express his love for Burningham. “You have brought me so much joy, peace and laughter in the past few months. I pinch myself, I’m a lucky girl. Thank you for choosing me. I love you, ”shared the mother of two on Instagram.
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Lake was previously married to Rob Sussman from 1994 to 2004 and Christian Evans from 2012 to 2015.
Evans, who struggled with bipolar disorder, died of suicide in 2017.
Earlier this month, Lake paid tribute to her ex-husband. “Today, February 11th marks 4 years since the world lost this beautiful soul. #Christianevans continues to be my greatest teacher. Through his # compassion and # kindness towards others, especially those who suffer from #mentalillness. always grateful for the #uncondtionallove we share. # kindnessisking #neverforget #suicideprevention #bipolar #love #loveiseternal “, she wrote on Instagram.