Lucy Hale sparked engagement rumors as she flashed a ring during a coffee date with visual artist Phillip Lopez this week.
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The 36-year-old actress - who was previously linked to Netflix star Harry Jowsey last year - kept it stylishly casual as she enjoyed the lowkey outing on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
While it is not known when the pair first crossed paths, the Pretty Little Liars alum cozied up to the artist inside a cafe.
Hale donned a pair of loose-fitting denim pants as well as a gray hoodie and blue denim jacket layered on top.
She additionally slipped into comfy black sneakers and swept her dark locks into a simple up do.
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The star accessorized her ensemble with mini earrings as well as a silver band placed on her ring finger. For a final touch, Hale also opted for a pair of fashionable shades.
Lucy Hale, 36, sparked engagement rumors as she flashed a ring during a coffee date with visual artist Phillip Lopez this week
The star accessorized her ensemble with mini earrings as well as a silver band placed on her ring finger
The actress stood closely next to Lopez as they ordered drinks inside a coffee shop, with the visual artist draping his arm over her shoulders at one point.
The pair were later seen strolling hand-in-hand as they headed to their next destination together.
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It comes nearly one year after Hale was romantically linked to Australian TV personality Harry Jowsey - who is known for his appearance on Too Hot To Handle.
Last year in March, it was reported that the Hollywood actress was in a 'super casual' relationship with Jowsey.
'It's not brand new,' a source told People at the time, although it was not clear when the two stars had begun dating.
Another insider told E! News, 'They've been casually seeing each other, doing dinner dates, and hanging out.
'It's consistent but they're just having fun and seeing where it goes. It's not serious,' they added.
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However just months later in July, he was spotted holding hands with singer Sia as they left the eatery Ca' Del Sole in L.A.
Hale donned a pair of loose-fitting denim pants as well as a gray hoodie and blue denim jacket layered on top
The pair were later seen strolling hand-in-hand as they headed to their next destination together
Last year in March, it was reported that the Hollywood actress was in a 'super casual' relationship with Jowsey; seen in Janaury in West Hollywood
But a separate source told Daily Mail Australia that while the pair have 'undeniable' chemistry, their relationship is just platonic.
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Last month in January, Hale jumped to her main Instagram page to celebrate a special milestone: four years of sobriety.
'4 years ago, I reached a very dark chapter and my personal rock bottom,' she reflected in the caption. 'It's wild to say, but that ended up being the greatest gift and biggest turning point in my life.'
The Hating Game actress admitted that the journey has been far from 'smooth' but shared that 'sobriety handed me back my life.'
The star added, 'If you're struggling, please know this: there is always a chance to begin again. Keep going. Keep speaking your truth. Ask for help.
'And remember that are so worthy of a life you're proud of. Your existence matters, and so does the story you carry. It DOES get better ❤️.'
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Hale further expressed that she 'realized that darkness isn't always something to fear. It's often the very thing that leads us toward the light.'
And on the topic of her sobriety journey back in 2024, she also told People, 'My life was always chaotic so my brain chemistry has been recalibrating.
Last month in January, Hale jumped to her main Instagram page to celebrate a special milestone: four years of sobriety
The Hating Game actress admitted that the journey has been far from 'smooth' but shared that 'sobriety handed me back my life'
'What sobriety has taught me is to take things as they come and enjoy every moment of every day.'
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She added, 'I have big dreams, big aspirations, but where my life is at now is just trying to be as present as possible.'
Hale has also been filtering through a busy schedule and recently glammed up to attend the Pomellato Store Grand Opening reception in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.
The actress wowed wearing a black dress that clung to her figure and contained a deep plunging neckline on the front.
Her brunette locks were parted to the side and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
She also has a number of projects up her sleeve including the forthcoming rom-com titled The Twelve Dates Of Christmas.
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Hale will have the chance to reunite with her former Pretty Little Liars castmate Ian Harding who also took on a main role in the holiday film.
Hale has also been filtering through a busy schedule and recently glammed up to attend the Pomellato Store Grand Opening reception in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (seen above)
She also has a number of projects up her sleeve including the forthcoming rom-com titled The Twelve Dates Of Christmas
The premise follows, 'Christina Walker (Hale), a successful shop owner who has devoted her energy to her career at the expense of her dating life, as she goes on 12 dates in the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas hoping to find Mr. Right,' per IMDB.
Late last year in December, the actress shared the casting news to Instagram along with a message to fans.
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She wrote, 'a merry Christmas indeed. So fun to be reunited with old friends and new ones ❤️ see you next Christmas with this one!'
Hale is also jumping into the horror genre in the movie Legacy alongside Anjelica Huston and Jack Whitehall.