Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James on ‘Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen’.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Matt Jamesis showering his girlfriendRachael Kirkconnellwith all the love on her 27th birthday.
The reality star, 31, posted a sweet tribute to Kirkconnell on Instagram Tuesday, in honor of the special occasion. The couple first met onseason 25ofThe Bachelorin 2020 and, aside from abrief split, have been dating ever since.
Jamesshared a videoshowcasing an assortment of his girlfriend’s candid moments, like enjoying ice cream, playing a dance game at an arcade, him kissing her while on a boat and the two of them sharing s’mores.
Matt James embracing girlfriend Rachael Kirkconnell with an ocean view.Matt James/Instagram
Matt James/Instagram
“Happy birthday Gamora 💚🎂,” he wrote in the caption. “people always ask why I have your number saved as ‘Gamora’ and it’s a simple answer 👽❤️🙆🏾♂️. because in the most unlikely of circumstances, against all odds.. Star-Lord (me obviously) and Gamora (YOU) found each other and fell in love 🙂.”
“you’re the best part of everyday,” he continued. “I love you & can’t wait to create more memories with you 🐥.”
The Bacheloralum didn’t stop there. He also posted a series of Instagram Stories showing off his love and revealing how they were celebrating.
The first photo was a shot of Kirkconnell smiling while holding a fluffy white cat. “happy birthday my love 🐥❤️,” he captioned it.
Rachael Kirkconnell and cat on Matt James’ Instagram story.Matt James/Instagram
“we’re meant for each other ❤️🍪,” he wrote.
Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James at Culture Espresso in New York City.Matt James/Instagram
The reality star also posted a photo of her enjoying an outdoor “birthday lunch” of yummy sweet potato fries and salad.b
Rachael Kirkconnell on Matt James’ Instagram story.Matt James/Instagram
Finally, as a cherry on top, James revealed “a special birthday cameo” from comedian and actor Beetlejuice. “thank you beetle,” he wrote beside a screenshot of their FaceTime call.
Beetlejuice, Matt James, and Rachael Kirkconnell on Instagram.Matt James/Instagram
“I think that we try to focus more on the positive of everything,” Kirkconnell told PEOPLE at the time. “I think we’re really used to noise, and we’re really used to being able to tune it out after just our relationship beginning.”
Rachael Kirkconnell and Matt James attend the 2021 Sports Humanitarian Awards on July 12, 2021 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
“I think at the end of the day, we just really love and appreciate anyone who loves and supports us. And for anyone who doesn’t, that’s okay too,” she continued. “We know it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is each other.”
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James wholeheartedly agreed, emphasizing that it’s “all love” between them.
“We do things in our relationship for each other. We like to share that with people because they’ve come along on our long journey together,” he chimed in. “There’s no pressure. Everything that we do is for one another, and that, I think, is what makes our relationship work so well.”
source: people.com
