James Hetfield’s Ex Speaks On Reported Engagement
James Hetfield’s reported engagement to Adriana Gillett has drawn a public reaction from his ex-wife, Francesca Tomasi, who said learning of the news online left her hurt. The Metallica frontman and Ms. Tomasi divorced in 2022 after 25 years of marriage, and they share three children.
Hetfield proposed during an underwater trip while swimming with whale sharks, holding up a sign that read: “Adriana Gillett, will you marry me?” The outlet reported that Ms. Gillett later described it as “the most unique, special, and romantic proposal a Pisces could ever imagine.”
In the same report, Ms. Tomasi is quoted as commenting on a fan page post about the engagement and expressing frustration that she did not receive a private heads-up. “What a shock to find this out through social media instead of getting a heads up,” she wrote, adding: “I see the silent ‘FU’ is still happening.”
Ms. Tomasi also addressed whether she felt bitter about the engagement itself, writing that she was “saddened and heartbroken” and alleging Mr. Hetfield had “gave up his family to further surround himself with enablers and his addiction.” In previous Alternative Nation coverage, she pushed back on other claims about their split, underscoring how closely fans continue to follow developments around the divorce.
Neither Mr. Hetfield nor Ms. Gillett has publicly responded to Ms. Tomasi’s remarks as of the report. The episode adds a more complicated note to what initially circulated online as a celebratory announcement, while highlighting the lingering tensions that can surface after a high-profile separation.
