Overview
- Metallica’s official Instagram shared the announcement with the caption “She said yes,” as Hetfield does not maintain a personal account.
- Adriana Gillett called it the “best birthday surprise” and noted the dive fell on Friday the 13th, posting an additional whale‑shark photo.
- Photos show Hetfield presenting a ring box underwater as Gillett responded with a thumbs‑up while both wore full dive gear.
- This will be Hetfield’s second marriage following a divorce reported in 2022 from Francesca Hetfield, with whom he has three adult children.
- Coverage profiles Gillett as a 46‑year‑old Colorado entrepreneur and fitness professional who is a mother of three.