Rita Ora Breaks Romance Rules With Bold Move That Stunned Taika Waititi

Rita Ora is rewriting the rules of romance.The singer revealed that she was the one who proposed to her now-husband, director Taika Waititi, during a recent appearance on the “Begin Again” podcast with Davina McCall. She shared that she popped the question in the summer of 2022, leading to their intimate wedding shortly afterward.

The moment happened during a private getaway in Palm Springs, where Ora set the scene with balloons and cake in a hotel room. “I just did the whole thing,” she said, recalling how she even got down on one knee with custom bands she described as “simple yet meaningful.” Taika, thinking it was a Valentine’s Day surprise, was completely caught off guard. Ora laughed, “Oh no, if you’re gonna say no, I’m gonna have to take my clothes off!” He said yes and the pair tied the knot later that year in a small, intimate ceremony.

According to The Shade Room, in a follow-up interview with Hunger magazine, Ora shared just how natural their relationship feels, saying, “Taika and I are basically just best friends, and we wanted to just live in that element forever, I guess.”

Since then, the couple has remained publicly close, appearing hand-in-hand at red carpet events and even enjoying nights out supporting friends — including a recent concert in London where they showed love for Will Smith.

Rita Ora Says Stepmom Life Feels Like Being a Fairy Godmother

Rita Ora recently opened up about her experience as a stepmother to husband Taika Waititi’s daughters, Te Kāinga o te Hinekāhu and Matewa Kiritapu, describing it as “so fun” during an episode of the “Begin Again” podcast. She likened her role to that of a “fairy godmother,” saying she spoils them with treats and fun outings — including a memorable trip to an Ed Sheeran concert. Ora emphasized that her priority was making the girls feel comfortable and safe, and shared that their connection has grown stronger over time.

She also spoke about the importance of having a positive dynamic with Waititi’s ex-wife, Chelsea Winstanley, expressing gratitude for the trust to spend time with the children. While she admitted there’s no manual for step-parenting, Ora said she feels fortunate that things unfolded naturally. Looking ahead, she mentioned the possibility of having children of her own, adding that it’s something she could see happening “when the time is right”, per US Weekly.

How Rita and Taika’s Love Story Came to Be

Ora and Waititi’s relationship began as a friendship in 2018. According to People, they remained close over the years before sparking dating rumors in April 2021, when Ora posted a cozy photo of the two on Instagram. By August of that year, they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the “Suicide Squad” premiere, appearing together at several public events in the months that followed.

In August 2022, the pair quietly tied the knot in what they described as a “very small” ceremony with close friends and family — and parents attending via Zoom. Ora confirmed their marriage in early 2023, and later that year, the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary by sharing personal wedding photos and revealing that Ora had proposed. Waititi confirmed the detail, saying he said yes “instantly.”

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