Meet Giulia Be, Conor Kennedy's Fiancée

While his father, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has navigated a tricky political landscape in his bid for the presidency and his cousin, Jack Schlossberg, has continued furthering his viral social media presence, Conor Kennedy has rounded out the summer with lighter news from the iconic American family. Kennedy and his longtime girlfriend, Giulia Be, born Giulia Marinho, announced their engagement on social media on August 12, 2024.

The Brazilian pop star and Kennedy first sparked rumors of a relationship when they first posted snapshots on social media of a romantic Valentine's Day date in 2022. A year later, the duo appeared together at an annual Grammy's brunch, confirming their relationship. Since then, Giulia Be and Kennedy have walked numerous red carpets together, and maintained a low-key presence on each other's Instagram grids.

In a surprise proposal, Kennedy knelt down on one knee surrounded by candles as he opened a teal blue box, before slipping a classically stunning Tiffany & Co. ring onto his now-fiancée's finger. 

News of the couple's engagement quickly spread worldwide, but the public attention is nothing new for the couple. The Internet's fascination with Kennedy goes far beyond his famous name alone. Even a decade after it happened, the 30-year-old is still remembered for his short-lived relationship with Taylor Swift and appeared in the news yet again after announcing his brief stint undercover with the Ukraine International Legion in late 2022.

So, who is Giulia Be?

As an ultra-popular Brazilian singer, Giulia Be is no stranger to the spotlight herself. A two-time Latin Grammy nominee, the 25-year-old has garnered a massive following in Brazil and beyond. With leading songs like "era amor" and "menina solta," the Rio De Janeiro native has captured the world's attention with her enchanting voice, her memorable on-stage style, and her engaging social media presence.  Giulia Be broke onto the music scene in 2019 with the release of her first hit single, "Too Bad," which topped the charts in both Portugal and Brazil.

While this release was her first true taste of success, the musician truly got her start in the industry in 2017 after singing with Maroon 5 backstage before Rock in Rio, one of the country's most famous music events, when she and a friend visited the band's dressing room to snap a photo with its members. After singing for the band, she received praise and encouragement from the ultra-famous musicians, motivating her to drop out of law school and pursue a career in music full-time. Shortly after, she signed a record deal, released her first single, and kept moving from there. Giulia Be's music has reached soaring levels of popularity in both Portugal and Brazil and is one of the most listened-to artists in each country. 

Since entering a relationship with Conor Kennedy, Giulia Be traded her life among the sunny streets of Rio De Janeiro for those of Los Angeles, where the couple currently live together. The singer reportedly gets along well with the Kennedy family and has attended several high-profile affairs, notably the Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 premiere, where her now-fiancée's stepmother was honored.

Ahead of what is sure to be one of the most fashionable weddings of the era, see all of Giulia Be's most memorable on-stage and street-style looks alike—made up of bold sheer dresses, boho-chic slouchy boots, cropped jean shorts, sleek loafers, and timeless preppy-inspired looks—that have captivated audiences and led to her recognition as an international style icon.