From Swipe Right to “I Do”: OG YouTuber Claudia

When Claudia Sulewski, one of YouTube’s original lifestyle stars who built a devoted following by inviting viewers into her daily life, and Finneas O’Connell, the Grammy-winning musician, producer, and Billie Eilish’s brother and closest collaborator, made their engagement Instagram-official, the internet collectively swooned.

From YouTube vlogs to Grammy stages, their engagement is proof that swipe-right magic still exists.

The couple first crossed paths on a members-only dating app (widely speculated to be Raya) in 2018, proof that even Hollywood romance can start with a right swipe. What followed was a whirlwind of love, creativity, and digital-age storytelling that blurred the lines between Claudia’s online world and Finneas’ music career.

From the beginning, their bond spilled into their work, Claudia has directed several of Finneas’ music videos, while Finneas, mid-concert, never misses the chance to call her out lovingly from the stage. Their relationship has become a living collaboration, one where music, film, and romance intertwine.

Beyond the spotlight, Claudia and Finneas have built a home together in Los Angeles, complete with a warm, lived-in aesthetic that she often shares glimpses of with her followers. Their life also includes a pair of dogs who frequently steal the scene on Claudia’s socials, rounding out the portrait of a couple who balance red carpets and recording studios with cozy nights in.

Music Made for Her

Finneas’ love for Claudia didn’t just stay offstage, it became part of his discography. He openly credits her as his muse, dedicating heartfelt songs to their relationship. His 2019 debut album Blood Harmony was not only inspired by her, but there’s an actual song called “Claudia” dedicated to how he fell in love with her the first time they met.

The single “Angel” was aslo directly inspired by her. As Finneas wrote when releasing the track: “My song ‘Angel’ is out now … special thanks … to Claudia … without whom this song and this image would not exist.”

The cover art even features Claudia herself, wearing her signature necklace immortalizing their love story in both sound and image.

When the Ring Becomes the Moment

The star of the engagement? A stunning cushion-cut diamond ring with a silver band. Known for its rounded corners and vintage appeal, the cushion cut is quietly becoming the engagement ring shape of 2025. Jewelers point to its balance of old-world romance and modern sparkle as a reason why modern brides are gravitating toward it.

Claudia isn’t the only one setting the trend, other recent A-list fiancées have been spotted with cushion cuts, pushing the design firmly into the spotlight. In Claudia’s case, the cut mirrors her effortless style, classic but never predictable.

The Proposal That Melted the Internet

Finneas planned a proposal worthy of their love story: a private helicopter ride that swept the couple over breathtaking views, before landing at a scenic overlook just in time for sunset. Against a golden sky, he got down on one knee and asked Claudia to marry him. Romantic, cinematic, and deeply personal, it was a proposal straight out of a modern fairytale.

The Fairytale of Now

From YouTube beginnings to Grammy stages, Claudia and Finneas’ engagement is a reflection of how modern love stories unfold in the digital age. It’s creative partnership, shared dreams, and everyday romance rolled into one.

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