Former AFLW star Moana Hope has sent the internet into a delightful frenzy with a surprise 'marriage' announcement that left her fans both amused and captivated.
The Playful Post That Captivated the Internet
The 37-year-old former football player shared a playful video on Sunday night, which featured herself and a female friend donning elegant wedding gowns and staging a mock ceremony. Moana looked radiant in a plunging white gown as she strutted down a makeshift aisle, hamming it up brilliantly for the cameras.
Adding to the friendship-themed celebration, the track Best Friend by Saweetie played over the footage. She captioned the charming clip, 'Surprise… I guess I'm getting married #again,' leaving her audience thoroughly entertained.
Fan Reactions and Relationship History
Fans were quick to flood the comment section with praise and amusement. One admirer gushed, 'You look amazing in that dress... the look on your face is pure gold,' while another added, 'Wow, talk about giving the audience what they want!' A third simply chimed in, 'You look great in that dress!'
This amusing post arrives after a period of personal change for Moana. She shares two children, Svea, four, and Ahi, two, with her ex-wife Isabella Carlstrom. More recently, her 18-month romance with girlfriend Maria Thattil ended earlier this year.
Rumours of a split had circulated for months, particularly after the pair did not spend the 2024 Christmas holidays together. In February, Maria Thattil spoke to News Corp, denying the separation rumours by stating, 'I'm not single. I've seen rumours... but that's honestly all it is.' She insisted they were 'good and excited for the year ahead.'
However, just a week later, reports from Confidential claimed the couple had 'quietly split after several weeks of rumours of a break-up'. While no official confirmation came initially, their separate attendance at the Glamour on the Grid party in Albert Park during March seemed to confirm the separation.
When approached for comment at the event, Maria confirmed they were no longer together but emphasised there was 'no bad blood' between them, saying, 'We are on amazing terms and spent some of the evening together. All is well.'
A Look Back at a Once-Smitten Couple
The couple's relationship had previously seemed to be on a trajectory towards marriage. After dating for several months and moving in together, Moana hinted last November that she was planning to propose to Maria.
Posting a series of glamorous images from the Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards, the couple appeared utterly smitten. In one particularly telling photo, Moana seemed to be on the verge of getting down on one knee.
Fans immediately picked up on the romantic undertones, with one asking, 'How do I get tickets to the wedding?' Moana's tantalising reply, 'Watch this space!' accompanied by a laughing emoji, had everyone anticipating a real engagement announcement, making her recent playful video all the more captivating for her followers.
