Marvel star Simu Liu has revealed that he pulled off the ultimate romantic gesture by recruiting pop icon Taylor Swift to help him propose to his longtime girlfriend, Allison Hsu. During a December 15 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , the Shang-Chi actor shared the heartwarming details of how the Grammy-winning singer played a pivotal role in his engagement. Liu, 36, explained that because Hsu is a high-level digital marketing executive at Interscope Records and a lifelong “Swiftie,” he knew a message from her idol would be the perfect way to seal the moment.
A Personal Connection Through Music The actor reflects on the early days of his relationship with Hsu, noting that Swift’s discography served as a bridge for the couple. “Taylor Swift’s songs and her music, that was a big part of the beginning of our relationship, was getting to know her through those songs and why they meant so much to her,” Liu told Fallon. Despite having only met Swift a few times personally, the actor decided to take a chance by reaching out to her publicist to ask for a brief congratulatory video. Swift, famous for her fans, delivered the recording just two days later.
The Proposal in the City of Love The engagement took place earlier this year in Paris, where Liu organized a surprise-filled weekend on a rooftop overlooking the Eiffel Tower. In addition to the video from Swift, Liu flew in Hsu’s closest friends and family, including her brother from Chicago and her sister from Kenya. The actor recalled that while Hsu was already overwhelmed by the proposal itself, she “completely lost it” and went into shock once the video from Swift began to play. Liu described the pop star as “absolutely just fantastic” for her willing to participate in the milestone.
A Shared Love for the Eras Tour The couple has been very public about their shared admiration for Swift throughout their three-year relationship. They were frequently spotted together at the Eras Tour in 2023 and participated in the premiere of the singer’s concert film in Los Angeles. Liu even poked fun at his own “Swiftie” status while hosting the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, joking that his loyalties to Swift preceded his role as Ken in the Barbie movie. Hsu has also joined in on the fun, famously commenting on Liu’s social media posts with lyrical references to Swift’s music.
What’s Next for the Happy Couple Following their official engagement announcement on May 11, 2025, Liu and Hsu are now looking forward to their upcoming nuptials. While the actor is busy promoting his new sci-fi thriller series The Copenhagen Test and preparing for his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday , he continues to credit Hsu for changing his life. Fans are now eagerly watching to see if a certain “Anti-Hero” singer might make the guest list for what is sure to be one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings of the coming year.