James Hetfield’s girlfriend Adriana Gillett recently shared her reaction to the Metallica frontman’s underwater marriage proposal during a birthday diving trip, as reported on Instagram.
Gillett expressed her joy and gratitude following the unique proposal that took place during a whale shark diving experience on Friday the 13th.
“The BEST birthday trip surprise. Swimming with whale sharks on Friday the 13th with the most unique, special, and romantic proposal a Pisces could ever imagine,” she said. “In a sea full of fish, we caught each other. Thank you God for putting us together.”
The proposal combined Hetfield’s romantic gesture with an adventurous underwater setting. This created what Gillett described as the perfect surprise for her astrological sign.
The engagement marks a new chapter for the 61-year-old Metallica vocalist, who has found love again after a significant life transition. Louder Sound reported that Hetfield was first linked with journalist-turned fashion designer Gillett in 2023, following his divorce from his wife of 25 years.
Hetfield’s previous marriage to Francesca Tomasi ended in 2022 after they wed in 1997 and raised three children together. Blunt Magazine noted that the couple had three children—Cali, Marcella, and Castor—before Hetfield filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences after their 25-year marriage.
The romantic underwater proposal quickly gained attention from fans and the metal community alike. The PRP confirmed that Metallica’s official social media announced the engagement on March 15, posting the underwater photo with the caption “She said yes!”
The unique proposal location and timing reflect Hetfield’s thoughtful approach to the milestone moment. It combined adventure with romance in a way that resonated perfectly with Gillett’s personality and astrological preferences as a Pisces.
