“American Horror Story” actress Emma Roberts surprised fans on social media on July 16 when she announced her engagement.

Roberts took to Instagram to share the big life update with her 20.6 million fans, getting ahead of her mother's spread of the news. She shared an intimate photo of herself and her new fiancé, actor Cody John, along with a cute caption.

“Putting this up here before my mom tells everyone ❤️,” the famous actress wrote on her social media account.

The 33-year-old star wore a pale pink shirt and let her hair down in the photo, while John wore a blue button-up shirt with a casual open top.

Roberts leaned towards John with a huge smile stretching from ear to ear and raised her hand for the cameras, proudly showing off her large diamond ring.

The newly engaged couple was outdoors for the photo shoot, with a green lawn and water visible in the background, and while Roberts didn't reveal how John proposed, it was clear the happy couple was excited to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

Roberts has kept her private life hidden from the press for a long time. She first reported on her relationship with John in share A photo of them holding hands in 2022. John first confirmed their romantic relationship by sharing a black and white photo of the two. share Kiss on the lips while boating in a large body of water. (RELATED: Millie Bobby Brown reveals Jake Bongiovi's crazy proposal method)

After Roberts shared her big engagement news, friends, fans, and fellow stars were quick to shower her with congratulatory messages on her social media accounts, and all eyes will be on the couple as they plan their big day.