Karl-Anthony Towns proposes to Jordyn Woods on Christmas after five-year romance

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are engaged after a five-year relationship that grew out of a long-standing friendship and shared grief. Their Christmas Day proposal came just hours after Towns helped deliver a close New York Knicks win at Madison Square Garden, turning a marquee NBA holiday matchup into a deeply personal milestone.

On December 25, 2025, Karl-Anthony Towns proposed to Jordyn Woods following the New York Knicks’ 126–124 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 30-year-old Knicks star and the 28-year-old model later announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post captioned “Marry Christmas ��❤️��,” sharing a series of photographs from the rooftop proposal with Towns on one knee and Woods displaying her ring.

Relationship timeline: from friends to partners

Towns and Woods had known each other “for years” and were friends before their relationship turned romantic in 2020. They went “Instagram official” in September 2020, after quietly beginning to date earlier that year, and have since been open about their bond in interviews and online posts.


The couple has repeatedly cited shared loss as a key part of their emotional connection, particularly after the death of Towns’ mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Woods has publicly supported Towns through that period, and coverage of their engagement notes that their relationship was forged while navigating “the hardest of times” together.

Towns has spoken in past interviews about feeling “blessed” to have witnessed strong examples of love and family before entering his relationship with Woods, crediting that background and mutual support with strengthening their partnership.

Public life, careers and visibility

Jordyn Woods, known initially for her proximity to the Kardashian–Jenner circle and later for modeling, fashion collaborations and entrepreneurial projects, has used her platforms to highlight both her personal style and her relationship with Towns.

Towns, a three-time NBA All-Star and now a New York Knicks player, has regularly referenced Woods as a stabilizing and motivating force as he navigates his career and personal losses.

FAQs

How long have Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods been together?
They have been dating for about five years, having transitioned from close friends to a couple in 2020 after knowing each other for years through mutual friends.

When and where did the proposal happen?
The proposal took place on December 25, 2025, after the New York Knicks’ narrow 126–124 Christmas Day win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, with the engagement photos showing a rooftop setting.

Have they shared any wedding plans yet?
As of the latest reports in December 2025, there are no details on wedding dates, locations or guest lists.