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‘Mean Girls’ actor Daniel Franzese gives Starbucks proposal
‘Looking’ cast member popped question where he first met his partner
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: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
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