Simon Cowell, longtime girlfriend Lauren Silverman are engaged
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By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Simon Cowell and his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, are engaged, a representative for the “America’s Got Talent” judge confirmed to several media outlets on Wednesday.
Cowell, 62, and Silverman, 44, began dating publicly in 2013, shortly after Silverman’s ex-husband and Cowell’s close friend, Andrew Silverman, filed for divorce in July of that year, CNN reported. Andrew Silverman claimed the couple was involved in an extramarital affair.
Cowell and Silverman took a walk together in Barbados on Christmas Eve and he surprised her by proposing on the beach, People reported.
The proposal took place during a family vacation, and the couple’s 7-year-old son, Eric, and Silverman’s eldest son, Adam, were also present, according to the magazine.
“They are both super happy,” the source told People. “They’ve been together a long time now and adore each other so it’s not a huge surprise to their close friends.”
Cowell rose to stardom through his caustic comments as a judge on “American Idol,” according to “Today.”
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years Here are some memorable photos of Simon Cowell through the years. (Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2002: Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell during "American Idol" Season 1 Finale - Results Show - Arrivals at Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California. (SGranitz/WireImage via Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2003: Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell during FOX TV Network 2003-2004 UpFront Party - Arrivals at Ciprianis at Grand Central Station in New York City. (Gregory Pace/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2005: Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour during "American Idol" Season 4 - Finale - Arrivals at The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. (Craig T. Mathew/Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2006: Simon Cowell and Terri Seymour during 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Mirek Towski/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2009: Simon Cowell and Sinitta arrive for the Collars and Cuffs Ball at the Royal Opera House on September 17, 2009, in London. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2010: Simon Cowell (right) and makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy arrive at the 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party held at the Pacific Design Center on March 7, 2010, in Los Angeles. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2011: Judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger pose at The X Factor Press Conference at CBS Television City on December 19, 2011, in Los Angeles. (Mark Davis/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2012: Extra correspondent Terri Seymour and Simon Cowell at Fox's "The X Factor" Season Finale - Night 2 at CBS Television City on December 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2013: Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden attend the press launch for the new series of "Britain's Got Talent" at ICA on April 11, 2013, in London. (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2014: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman attend the press launch for the new series of "The X Factor" at Ham Yard Hotel on August 27, 2014, in London. (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2015: Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell attend the British Asian Trust dinner at Banqueting House on February 3, 2015, in London. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2016: TV personality Heidi Klum (left) and producer/TV personality Simon Cowell speak onstage during the "America's Got Talent" panel at the 2016 NBCUniversal Summer Press Day at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village on April 1, 2016, in Westlake Village, California. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2017: Simon Cowell and Alesha Dixon attend the Britain's Got Talent, London Auditions at the London Paladium on January 29, 2017, in London. (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2018: Simon Cowell (left) and Kelly Clarkson attend a ceremony honoring Cowell with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 22, 2018, in Hollywood, California. (Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2019: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman attend the Shooting Star Ball in Aid of Shooting Star Children's Hospices at Royal Lancaster Hotel on November 8, 2019, in London. (Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2020: Simon Cowell and Terry Crews attend the "America's Got Talent" Season 15 Kickoff at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 4, 2020, in Pasadena, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Photos: Simon Cowell through the years 2021: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman attend the Shooting Star Ball in aid of Shooting Star Children's Hospices at the Royal Lancaster Hotel on November 12, 2021, in London. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)