Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel.Photo: Jonathan Scott/Instagram
Happy 41st birthday,Zooey Deschanel!
On Sunday, Jonathan Scott shared a sweet birthday tribute to his girlfriend, calling her his “favorite person.”
“You are caring, talented, hilarious, sweet and just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. I know we can’t celebrate like we did last year, but I have a few surprises up my sleeve,” Scott wrote on Instagram alongside a slideshow of photos of the couple andNew Girlactress.
Last year, Deschanel turned 40 at a'80s-themed partyand dressed up with big hair, colorful makeup and neon outfits.
“You fill my life with so much joy❤️,” theProperty Brothersstar, 42, added.
“I’m dedicating this year to love, happiness and the pursuit of helping others,” theCelebrity I.O.U.starwrotealongside a photo of the couple embracing. “I feel like I’ve got a good jumpstart on the love part 🥰 .”
Deschanel also shared a cute post dedicated to Scott. “My 2020 MVP was this guy, who always made me feel happy in spite of a weird and uncertain year,” the actress wrote.
“Hoping 2021 is full of silver linings for everyone,” the mom of two added.
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Deschanel and Scottmet in the summer of 2019while filming an episode ofCarpool Karaoketogether. Scott previouslytold PEOPLEthat “there was chemistry right away” during their shoot and they made their relationship official in August of that year.
The couplecelebrated their one-year anniversaryin August, two months afterDeschaneland her ex-husband Jacob Pechenikfinalized their divorce.
In November, Scott playfullyaddressed rumorsthat he and Deschanel had gotten engaged.
“I’m pretty confident that I will ask my girlfriend to marry me before I tell a reporter,” he joked during aSiriusXMinterview.
Jonathan Scott
When celebrating their anniversary, Deschanel lovingly wrote on Instagram, “One year ago today I met this kind, caring, hilarious, generous, creative, nerdy, handsome and all around incredible human.”
The actress added, “I am so grateful for every smile, kiss, hug, snuggle, laugh, scrabble game, escape room, breakfast, lunch and dinner we share together. Even during the weirdest year for humanity I want a million billion more with you. 🥰.”
source: people.com
