Soap opera star Matthew Atkinson, who gained fame for his role in 'The Bold and the Beautiful', recently took fans by surprise by announcing his engagement to Hilary. Always reserved about his personal life, Atkinson couldn't contain his happiness and made the special announcement through social media, melting hearts with a love-filled message for his future bride. The post featured an overjoyed couple, with Atkinson looking visibly elated and Hilary proudly showing off her engagement ring, making fans share in their joy with a wave of messages of congratulations from friends, family, and fans. As an actor, Atkinson's career graph has seen a steady rise, garnering a huge fan base through his applauded portrayal of the layered character, Thomas Forrester, in the popular soap opera. Although details of their wedding are yet to be released, the thrilled couple's eagerness for the new chapter in their lives is palpable.