NEWS BIT: CONGRATS TO EVA & LANCE; THEY’RE ENGAGED!
Friday, December 26, 2008

We just got word from a confirmed source that actor/model Lance Gross, 27, proposed to actress/model Eva Marcille Pigford, 24, on Wednesday (Christmas Eve).
The lovebirds have been dating since ‘06 and ESSENCE MAGAZINE will have the exclusive on how everything went down on Monday. Until then..
CONGRATS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE
( Photo: Robert Ector )








120 Comments
1.
Queen Tee
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congratulations! beautiful picture!
2.
platinum glam
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
HOT!
3.
WHATS UP
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
**** BLACK LUV THATS AWESOME CONGRATS
4.
platinum glam
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
And Congrats!
5.
unique
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
happy for them wish them much happiness in the future
6.
Aries
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
awww thats great! Tis the season for love…
7.
N.O. Finest
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Alright now!! Congrats to them, and I hope it’s genuine and real, they seem to be ……..so I hope that they let no one cause this to become a publicity stunt. I bet Ms. Thang will make a beautiful bride and he, a handsome Groom
Wish them Peace and Luv
8.
brownsuga
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
they are sooo cute together
and i love eva!
drop dead gorgeous!
and her fiance quite cute too
9.
cee
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
congrats to them:)
10.
misty dash
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
luv eva she totally loves 4real doa i watched one of her interviews at the sound of his name she was all bluyshin in shuit…black love ya’lllllllll
11.
MaiiMaii
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I Friggin luv dese 2 2gevaa. dey are 2 cayuute!
12.
Tory
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
AWWW! Wish u nothing but happiness.
PPEACE!!
13.
Ladyssolady
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Eva is gorgeous! Now, it’s time for her to get Neil from ‘The Young & the Restless’. Looooove me some chocolate men!
14.
yumyo
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Well that’s great. Congrats to the two.
By the way, is she still “modeling”? Probably not since she’s short (5′7) and no Kate Moss. :/
15.
tia
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
awwww one of my fav couples….loves it,congrats eva and lance (sorta jealous though cuz lance is beautiful) lol
16.
MRSJONES
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
DAMN LANCE YOU JUST COULDN’T WAIT TIL CHRISTMAS DAY COULD YOU?? LOL, J/P, CONGRATS, MARRIAGE IS BEAUTIFUL SO I WISH YOU BOTH THE BEST!!
17.
complexndope
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats to them.
Such a gorgeous & (seemingly) fun couple.
All the best!
18.
~thaijae~
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Awwww…. My Eva and Lance are engaged! That is celebratory news indeed. Good look for them both. They are a VERY attractive couple. I’m happy to see them together and can only pray that they last.
19.
James
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Man, they are gonna have some of the most beautiful children. haha Congrats!
20.
LovebeingMe
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats!!
21.
Da Realest
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
They are soooo CUTE and look like they are made for eachother
22.
Dijah
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
congrats to them. watching top model it seemed like eva had a crazy life. glad things are finally working out for her.
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T. Renae
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
# 19 co-sign! their kids will be gorgeous
congrats eva and lance! they are two beautiful people and they make a beautiful couple! i wish them all the best in their union. can’t wait to see the wedding pics!! i know they’ll be gorgeous. i’m sure cl will post them.
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April
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats to them!!!!!!!!!!!! I said it before and I’ll say it again. They make a beautiful couple and I hope they last a very lonnnnnnnng time. Luv It
25.
bassackwards
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats!!!
26.
lol
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
i luv eva and lance they are s0ooo cute woooooww..awsome
27.
sup?
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
They are a beautiful couple and should make some beautiful brown babies!
28.
Mel A
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
they are made for each other, congrats!
29.
Lynn
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Yeah!!! I am so HAPPY for her. God Bless this marriage.
30.
TeTe
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
omg,that is sooooooooo good.they make such a beautiful couple,they look amazing together…….
glad he didnt wait 10 years to pop the question….lol
31.
Queen Bee
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
CONGRATS TO BOTH OF THEM. THE PICTURE IS REALLY NICE
32.
SassyT
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats and Eva and Lance! They are one of the most beautiful couples I have seen. I’m happy for them.
33.
Q*U*E*E*N
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW…. HOW CUUUUUUUUUUUTE!!! congrats girl!!!…and boy!!!>.. lol…. i’m a huge fan of eva!!! loves it!!! make some purdy babies!!!… lol
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Lisa
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Great looking couple, CONGRATS! Eva gets those proposals, damn.
35.
sassydancer
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
stunning couple!!!!
Black Love is a beautiful thing!!!!
36.
losse bosse
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
yuk he wants to marry her?!!!
37.
cocoa49
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
bet looking couple so far
38.
bunny
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
wowowowowo first they got on a show together and then they get engaged that weird>>>>… type;stupid…
39.
the best
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats to the couple n I hope everything works out for them.
40.
GS
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I’m happy for them. Love these two. Congratulations!
41.
MWNY
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congrats and they are truly a beautiful couple. They match up there with Will and Jada.
42.
*«LOVE CONQUERS ALL»*
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
YESSSSS!!!
I love them both so much as a couple.I hope they stay together FOREVER.*Congrats*
43.
THE Diva
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I loved Eva since her debut in “The Walk” I said oh my this chic gonna go far and then she showed up on America’s Top Model and although stuck up at first….I saw right through her and knew she was a sweet fabulous being!
Congrats Eva and Lance!
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Nikki
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congratulations, beautiful couple!!
45.
Te'a
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
CONGRATS TO THEM!
I was just commenting yesterday on them on CLUTCH MAGAZINE WEBSITE on his interview…they are perfect together! I wish them nothing but HAPPINESS!
46.
Peacekeeper00
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Looking good together, and thinking your going to produce “cute” kids is not a reason to date or marry.
Anyway, I hope it last. And you better believe Eva is going to get as much publicity out of it that she can. She said an interview that when she gets a ring on her finger the world will know…and I see she already got Essence on speed dial, lol.
47.
Peacekeeper00
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
BTW, Eva looks gorgeous in that picture.
48.
A. Keys-The Lady of the Game
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Congratulations! I wish the beautiful couple all the best and many blessings for a happy life together!
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Sideshow Bob
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I agree with 46.
How in the hell do yall know they are going to have cute kids? And yes, publicity for her no acting ass all the way. You just get engaged and Essence already has the scoop? Yeah ok Chick don’t try to sneak a cover in. Geesh
Congrats I guess. U see couples “looking cute” all the time til later in the year one has cheated, one comes outta the closet or they file on the grounds of “irreconcilable differences”. Marriage is not sacred anymore unfortunately, cute couple or not.
50.
BKLYNDIVASTYLEZ08
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
CONGRATS TO THEM! THEY ARE A VERY LIKEABLE COUPLE AND THEY ARE CUTE TOGETHER. THE WAY THE TALKED ABOUT ONE ANOTHER , I KNEW THEY WERE IN LOVE. ITS SO GOOD TO SEE TRUE BLACK LOVE!
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MRS. SK8BOARD P (AK AND BK STAN)
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
That is a nice pic..they are both sexy as hell..CONGRATS
and I hope the best for their relationship/marriage..
52.
hotmama
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Let hope they last……. once upon a time there was jennifer lopez and ben affleck hahahahahahahahaha so dont let this picture fool you. That guy looks gay 100% eva get somebody else please FAST
53.
hotmama
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I hope they last cause once upon a time there was the Bennifers so dont let this picture fool you… the guy looks gay 100%
54.
jc
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
I hope they last… cause it could be they are just posing for we all know what..
55.
VirgoDoll
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Some people are born haters, these 2 have dated for a while and since neither one has a red hot career it could just be love. Have we really seen Eva modeling in huge ads? No. And since Lance only has House of Payne which by the way isn’t that funny and it’s not exactly mainstream so let’s just wish them a long happy marriage! Dayum.
56.
H-Town Chic***
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Wow no negative comments!!!
57.
Wanda
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Dang…poor girl can’t catch a name break.
58.
candikane
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
CONGRATS to the beautiful couple! I am so happy for them!
59.
THE BLOCK ♥
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
YAYYY! MORE BLACK LOVE IS WHAT WE NEED IN THIS WORLD YE DIG?
60.
ThinkAboutIt
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Beautiful Couple… Love is a Beautiful thing.
They have always seemed geniunely in love, I wish them the best.
61.
Angie.Who
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Oh please! Just get married already..sheeshhhhhhhh! You doing everything as a wife anyway.
Dating since 06 and what? I’ll congratulate you when you get married.
Nice couple though! and let’s hope their kids(if they want any) looks nice. I didn’t know we could see kids look before they are born.
Wake up my sisters in 09, if he loves you, he should put a ring on it!!!!
62.
Really?
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Is he that one guy from Tyler Perry’s House of Payne? Malique’s brother?
63.
bri
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Ugly people hate on anyone more pretty than them. First you hate on the Queen Beyonce now Eva. Get a LIFE!
64.
boombox
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
congrats, but is that why these fools got all these official photos of themselves skatin around the internet?
65.
bunny
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
i could hate all i want and eva is not that pretty, just becuzz she got green or w.e. eye color dosen’t meen that shes pretty and this guy is soooooooooo fk ugly i will have to say that lil wayne is better lookin.. that rite..
66.
MZZ.ATTIUDE
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
all thats so cute congrats
67.
HOTMOMMA001
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Beautiful pic! Congratulations Eva and Lance! Send me an invite…….
68.
Greatestloveofall
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Sorry but Lance Gross seems way too “sweet” and effeminate looking for my taste. Plus House of Payne is terrible.
69.
CeeCee
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
CONGRAtS T0 THEM..i ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVA THE DiVA AND i LOVE LANCE..THEY MAkE A BEAUTiFUL COUPLE..!
70.
MI
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
AWWW good for them…beautiful pic and couple!!
71.
marla
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Yeaaaaaaaa YEaaaaaa I LOVE EVA & LANCE they are a HOT couple cant wait to see the babies…. CONGRATZ! LANCE you did the thang man you are 27 it takes Brother’s for ever before they want to get married but i guess when the gurl is as beautiful as EVA it’s easy to give up dat’ Playa Playa Card HUH I LOVE IT….
72.
nia
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
they so purrrty
73.
Don't Argue With Me It's Just An Opinion
Friday, December 26, 2008 /
Eva is so damn pretty
74.
whatsgoingon
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Life imitates art. He got married on the House of Payne, now real life. Hope the best for these two.
75.
Fay
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
That’s really cool! Plus that picture is gorgeous! I wish them the best of luck in the future.
76.
who me?
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Lance Gross = Godiva Chocolate
77.
SugarhoneyIcedtea
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Now that’s a hot couple! They look soooo adorable together! Congratulations to them…Hope they make it last!!!
78.
SugarhoneyIcedtea
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
@ Bunny, you know you wish you were one of them so keep quiet!
79.
HU Alum
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
From Nasty Natalie to being engaged to EVA how far you have come my brotha… how far you have come… Congrats!!!
80.
Nikkibx
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
THEY ARE A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE.
81.
Miss H
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
OMGoodness!!!!! I just looooooovvvvvve these two together! I wish them both the best!
82.
fire
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
They are so cute together….i wish them all the luck in the world…..
83.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
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84.
DivaB
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
OMG! These two are adorable together an LANCE is just BEAUTIFUL! DAMN SHE GOT A FINE ONE!
Congrats!
85.
Rizza
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Congrats! Eva & lance, she’s SO gorgeous!
86.
MEYO
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
BAHH HUMBUG!!
87.
callmewhatever81
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Meyo, thanks for your little BAHH HUMBUG!! comment! I just wasnt expecting to see it and saw it and couldnt stop laughing. People dont say that enough anymore at christmas time.
88.
Ara
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Eva looks good …..
89.
FallBackHaters
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Congrats. I just love BLACK LOVE!
Beautiful couple.
90.
Shauny
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
It’s really sad at the hate displayed here. Blacks are always hating on each other and it’s disturbing. Eva and Lance didn’t just meet. They’ve been in a relationship long enough to be
taking this next step.
If a brotha is handsome he’s gay or on the DL. If he has braids or dresses a certain way he’s a thug and a dawg. Can any Black man win? Then we get mad when they run to the “Becky’s”. Then we have sistas hatin on Eva looks and talent. Let’s see your picture and acting/modeling skills….didn’t think so. She beat out other actors to land the roles she had so she must be doing something right.
91.
Lena B
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Imma hafta cosign wit number 90!
U can’t win for loosin’.
Congrats Eva and Lance!
Don’t Listen to the Haters. If they aint talkin, u aint about nothing
Lol@ me! Like they are going to read this
92.
fififj123
Saturday, December 27, 2008 /
Very Handsome couple!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
93.
Kena-smilez all day
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
YIPPY she so’s deserves it I LOVE IT!
94.
Cierra
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Congrats!! I guess she’s not that much of a lesbian!!!! Must be bisexual…try not to have to many threesomes….
95.
Superman's_Girl
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Beautiful couple. Their last names are ugly though. LOL
96.
Diamante-Michelle
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
THEY WON’T LAST! AND BESIDES HER NAME IS GOING TO BE EVA GROSS? THAT’S DUMB
97.
s
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Beautiful couple.Congrats to Eva And Lance
98.
TGS
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Eva is gorgeous in this pic. It would be a bad azz pic minus him…sorry, but he does nothin for me..
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IAM...ANTM
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Gosh, even in that B&W picture, Eva’s beauty is stunning! Her man is fine too. Congrats to the couple and I hope they continue having a loving bond. And SMH at the hate from some of yall. Are you guys that jealous, it’s okay you will find your own man soon.
100.
morganstate
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
CUTEST COUPLE EVER!
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BLESS THEM AND THEIR MARRIAGE.
THEY ARE JUST A BEAUTIFUL BLACK COUPLE!!
101.
Neena
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
Hold the f**k up.. this dude was just featured on essence.com in that single do-right brother thing.. So, how is he engaged when he was just being pushed as a single do right brother looking for love
102.
sistah4real
Sunday, December 28, 2008 /
MY SWEET CHOCOLATE IS ENGAGED, I CANT TAKE IT. EXCUSE ME , I GOT TO GO LOOK FOR MY PASSPORT I AM LEAVING THE COUNTRY IF I CAN’T HAVE THAT MAN.
103.
Applecake
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
Oh goodie I am so happy for them, I was wondering when he was going to pop the question. ‘09 comin in wit a bang!
104.
jade
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
Damn, the hate on here is tremendous lol Eva and Lance are just beautiful together and I’m sorry but Lance just doesn’t scream “gay” or on the “DL” to me I don’t get what some of you are seeing. That is how a respectable man is supposed to look; handsome, clean cut, and dressed his age and Eva is just gorgeous I wish them the best.
105.
Desmond Pleasants
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
WoW! Congrats to the new couple! If that don’t work out Eva, you can always tag my email!
106.
CALICARMELHOTTIE
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
SHE IS TOO DAM PRETTY FOR HIM HE IS NOT SEXY AT ALL BUT WHAT EVER TOOTS HER BOAT… HE SEEM LIKE HE WOULD TURN OVERPOSSIVE AND BE ON ONE IN A FEW YEARS YOU KNOW HOW THAT GO IF YOU BEEN THERE… NEXT
107.
Gossip Gurl
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
Congrats and best of luck to both of them!
108.
Meat
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
The marriage will be a good time to change their last names. Pigford! Gross!
Maybe they could change to Mr. & Mrs. Lance Obama!
109.
T
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
I love them as a couple.Look at the beautiful picture…
Lance and Eva sitting in the tree…K.I.S.S.I.N.G first comes love then comes marriage then comes little lance or Eva Marcille in the baby carriage.
They’re gonna make some BEAUTIFUL babies.
110.
Dior A.
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO! These to make a GREAT couple I wish them the best! It’s good to see YOUNG BLACK LOVE….I’m lowkey hating LMAO!
But CONGRATS TO THEM!
111.
flylike
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
he looks mad gay in this pic
112.
Jenda
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
their in lurve!! how nice
Hope it lasts and the past doesn’t come back to haunt her
113.
tmf
Monday, December 29, 2008 /
What is up with the lighting in the picture? He looks a little grey….
114.
THAT'S NOT OKAY
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 /
i love him
i love her even more
therefore i approve!
115.
Phillyfashionista
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 /
OMG, I Love them together!! CONGRATS to them!!
116.
Lady elle
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 /
good for them.
cONGRATULATIONS
117.
mo mo
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 /
he looks homo real talk
118.
La Maestra
Friday, January 2, 2009 /
his waves are making me sea sick
119.
ladiiweezy
Sunday, January 4, 2009 /
i’m so so so so so so so happy for them!! they are def a gorgeous couple man! congrats guys!
120.
hating is ugly
Monday, January 5, 2009 /
wow… I mean even if y’all don’t like them or think they’re ugly or just think it’s all a publicity stunt, can we please NOT HATE??? I mean damn, the least you can do is wish them the best of luck in their marriage. None of you know either of them personally, so you have no right to judge the realness or lack thereof of their love and engagement. Can you give HATING A FREAKING BREAK JUST ONCE… for God’s sake!!!! wow!!!!
Congrats to them anyway.