Fans spotted a diamond ring on Ashton's finger in some behind-the-scenes BAFTAs photos, including one shared by TV presenter AJ Odudu. In her photo, she's posing with Ashton and Hiddleston, and the large ring is clearly there. People confirmed the engagement, though neither of their reps were willing to comment.
But while fans caught on to the engagement during the BAFTAs, it turns out Ashton was spotted with the ring months earlier — as far back as November 2021. So while we don't know exactly when Ashton and Hiddleston got engaged, it's safe to assume it was long before anyone realised. And knowing how intensely private this couple is, we may never find out for sure.