Simu Liu’s engagement to Allison Hsu took a memorable turn thanks to a personal touch from global pop icon Taylor Swift. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on December 15, 2023, Liu shared how Swift’s involvement made his proposal even more special and emotional for both him and his fiancée.
Liu revealed that shortly after proposing to Hsu, he reached out to Swift through her publicist, hoping for a long shot. He requested a short congratulatory video, and to his surprise, Swift agreed to record one. Just two days later, Liu received the heartfelt clip. “I reached out to Taylor through her publicist, and I said, ‘Hey, is there any way that I could convince you to make like a two-second video just to say congrats?’” Liu recounted during the show.
The surprise video took on added significance as both Liu and Hsu are longtime fans of Swift. Hsu works in the music industry as a digital marketing executive, and Swift’s songs have been a significant part of her life. Liu noted that Swift’s music played a meaningful role in the early days of their relationship, making this gesture particularly poignant. He described the message as “the cherry on top” of their engagement.
When Hsu received the video, her emotional response was overwhelming. Liu noted, “She was really emotional before, and then when I played that video, she just completely lost it.” He expressed admiration for Swift, calling her “absolutely just fantastic” and “so nice and so sweet.”
The couple announced their engagement in May 2023 with a joint post on Instagram, which quickly captured the attention of fans. They have also been spotted together at Swift’s Eras Tour and the premiere of the concert film, further highlighting their shared appreciation for the artist.
Liu’s heartfelt story demonstrates not only the joy of personal milestones but also the unexpected ways in which celebrities can touch lives. With Swift’s surprise message, Liu and Hsu’s engagement became a uniquely memorable occasion, blending their personal love story with a dash of pop culture magic.
