Man Edits Himself Into ‘Shrek’ Movie for Surprise Wedding Proposal That Goes Viral

A casual movie night turned into an unforgettable proposal when a man named Carter secretly edited himself into a key scene from the 2001 film Shrek to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Andressa Da Silva. The now-viral video begins with the couple watching the animated movie on their couch. Carter leaves the room, telling her, “You can keep it playing. I’ve seen this already. I’ll be back in one second.”

Moments later, during the climactic wedding scene, Shrek bursts into the church—but instead of an ogre, it’s Carter shouting, “I object!” On-screen, Andressa reacts in shock, saying, “There’s Carter in this version. What the hell?”

The Big Question

As photos of the couple appear on the screen, Carter re-enters the room in a suit and gets down on one knee. “Hello. Babe, I’ve thought a lot about what I want to say at this moment,” he says. “But I’m just at such a loss for words. Would you do me the honor, Andressa Da Silva, of becoming my bride?”

Why ‘Shrek’ Worked

Carter explained the movie choice was intentional. “[It’s] just one of those movies that everyone seems to think fondly of,” he said. Andressa added she loves Shrek “the same amount as all zillennial kids seem to.”

To propose to my girlfriend of four years, I edited myself into the first Shrek movie!
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Months in the Making

“I’ve had the idea for months,” Carter said, noting he edited the footage while Andressa slept. “I was very down to the wire, and almost skipped the socks to save time [Laughs].”

Internet Applause

The response has been overwhelming. “I’m feeling very celebrated,” Andressa said. “It’s phenomenal to see strangers on the internet cheering for one of the happiest moments of my life.”

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