The Hunger Games star Jena Malone has officially announced her engagement to boyfriend Jack Buckley, marking a major milestone in the couple’s love story.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the actress shared the joyful news with fans, revealing that Jack proposed during a romantic hike to the top of a mountain. In a joint post with her now-fiancé, Jena uploaded a carousel of intimate photos capturing the breathtaking scenery and emotional moments from the proposal.
The images show the 28-year-old sportsman down on one knee against a stunning natural backdrop, as Jena celebrated the special occasion with a heartfelt caption. “It was always you,” she wrote, adding, “Even in those long, dark spaces of my youth where I learned to hold my own heart, you were always there, breathing life into these tiny glimmers of a child’s heart… Love… Soulmate… Marriage.”
The Horizon: An American Saga actress went on to express her deep gratitude and affection for her partner, writing, “You are a dream come true, Jack.” She further revealed that before proposing, Jack sought the blessing of her closest family members, including both her mothers, her sister, and her son.
“My soulmate asked me to marry him. First, he asked those who have protected and cared for my heart for so long — both of my moms, my sister, my son,” she wrote. “And with every lifetime, every moment I have in front of me, I said yes. @jacktbuckley I love you forever!!!”
The engagement announcement came as a surprise to fans, as the couple has kept their relationship largely private. Details about when Jena Malone and Jack Buckley began dating have not yet been made public.