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‘Mean Girls’ actor Daniel Franzese gives Starbucks proposal

‘Looking’ cast member popped question where he first met his partner

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Actor Daniel Franzese popped the big question to his partner Joseph Bradley Phillips at Starbucks, People reports.

Franzese, 38, met Phillips at a Starbucks in North Hollywood, Calif. two years ago. According to People, the couple went to the same Starbucks where they met and Franzese gave the ring to a barista, who was in on the surprise. When the barista called their drink orders, she called them “Mr. & Mr. Franzese” and handed Phillips the cup with the ring inside.

The actor got down on one knee and asked Phillips to marry him.

“Joseph has given me the best of his heart and I am so happy he said yes,” Franzese told People. “Finding my soulmate has made all the years I struggled with myself worth it. We can’t wait to be Mr. and Mr. Franzese.”

Franzese is best known for his role as Damian in “Mean Girls.” He has also appeared in “Looking” as Eddie.

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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.

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A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Walk and 5K to End HIV

Whitman-Walker Health holds 40th annual event

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A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception

LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals

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Rayceen Pendarvis was the emcee at the Wanda Alston Foundation 2026 Fall Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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