Film composer Hans Zimmer proposes to his partner on stage in London, which leads to raucous reactions from the audience
LONDON (AP) — Hans Zimmer, the two-time Academy Award-winning composer, proposed to his partner on stage in London, sparking thunderous applause from the audience.
As his performance at the O2 arena came to an end on Thursday night, the 65-year-old German asked his partner to join him on stage – and then declared his love.
He addressed her directly and said, “Why did I bring you here? I wanted to ask you something very important. Did you lock the back door? Is the milk in the fridge? Do we have sorbet in the freezer?”
And then he got to the point: “Will you marry me?”
The pair hugged and the audience erupted in applause after she seemed to accept.
A spokesperson for Zimmer confirmed that he had proposed to his partner, whose name and age were not provided.
Zimmer’s fans were treated to an array of music he’s composed for hit movies over the decades, including “Gladiator,” “The Dark Knight,” and “Inception.”
He was joined on stage by his band and the Ukrainian Odessa Orchestra, to whom he paid a special tribute.
“I think it takes a tremendous amount of courage to sit here, smile at you, play three clear hours without knowing what’s going on at home and everything is happening at home,” said Zimmer.
The musician, who has been married twice before, has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning two — for Best Score for the 1994 Disney movie “The Lion King” and the 2021 sci-fi blockbuster “Dune.” Both were featured in the show.
