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Henry Cavill: Engaged to Ellen Whitaker!

Henry Cavill: Engaged to Ellen Whitaker!

Henry Cavill and his girlfriend, British athlete Ellen Whitaker, are engaged, JustJared.com can confirm.

The 27-year-old Brit actor, who will star as Superman in a 2012 reboot of the superhero story, asked for Ellen‘s father’s permission before popping the question recently.

“The couple is extremely happy,” a rep for Henry told Just Jared.

FYI: Ellen is a successful show jumping rider and has taken home a bronze medal in the 2007 European Championships as part of the British equestrian team.

Congratulations to Henry and Ellen!!

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