Marvel star Simu Liu has shared a heartwarming story involving global pop icon Taylor Swift, revealing how the singer played an unexpected yet meaningful role in his romantic proposal to fiancée Allison Hsu earlier this year.
The Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor opened up about the memorable moment during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he explained how Swift’s music has been deeply intertwined with his relationship.
According to Liu, his fiancée Allison Hsu, a digital marketing executive in the music industry, has been a lifelong Taylor Swift fan. “She grew up a Swiftie,” Liu said, adding that Swift’s songs played a significant role in the early days of their romance. “Getting to know her through those songs and why they meant so much to her was a big part of our relationship.”
While planning his proposal during a trip to Paris, Liu decided to reach out to the pop superstar to make the moment even more special. “If there’s one person who could elevate this engagement, it would be Taylor Swift,” he joked. Despite having met Swift only a couple of times, Liu contacted her publicist with a simple request: a short congratulatory video.
To his surprise, Swift responded within days. “She literally sent it over two days later,” Liu recalled, describing the video message as the “perfect finishing touch.” He played the clip for Hsu during the proposal, making the moment unforgettable.
Liu concluded by praising Swift’s kindness and generosity, calling her “so nice and sweet,” and crediting her as the cherry on top of a proposal the couple will cherish forever.