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Metallica's James Hetfield proposes while scuba diving

James Hetfield proposed underwater during a whale shark dive; his fiancée Adriana Gillett accepted, marking a unique engagement moment shared publicly by Metallica.

  • On March 15, 2026, James Hetfield proposed to Adriana Gillett while swimming with whale sharks, and Metallica official social media posted an underwater photo captioned 'She said yes!'.
  • James Hetfield is entering his second marriage after a 25-year marriage to Francesca Tomasi, whose split was reported on August 13, 2022, and with whom he shares three children.
  • Holding a handwritten sign, Hetfield proposed underwater wearing snorkelling masks, while Gillett called it 'The best birthday trip surprise.' on Friday the 13th.
  • In a March 10 statement, Metallica said general tickets are sold out for their Las Vegas Sphere residency, with enhanced packages still available as the 24 nights run extends into next year.
  • The band plans a UK and European tour later this year, including two nights at London Stadium in July, before their residency from October 1 to October 31 and into early 2027.
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BLABBERMOUTH.NET broke the news in on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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