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Ariel Winter Called Out Paparazzi for Taking a Photo of Her and Boyfriend Levi Meaden

Ariel Winter has never been shy about speaking her mind or standing up for herself in the face of criticism, regularly shutting down critics and trolls on Twitter and Instagram. Her latest foe is a paparazzo who snapped a pic of Ariel with her boyfriend Levi Meaden and angled it as a “mock proposal.” (A what?)

Ariel took to Twitter to point out that there was nothing proposal-related about their morning breakfast run, and that Levi was actually tying her shoe, not asking her to spend the rest of their lives together.

“Levi ties my shoe after lunch and now it’s apparently a fun pre proposal for the cameras according to the internet???????? Dead,” she wrote. “Dude we didn’t even notice you until you jumped from behind a tree & just nope.”

You can clearly see in the photo series that not only were Levi and Ariel surprised to be photographed on that day, they were definitely not in the middle of a “mock proposal,” whatever that is (but seriously, what is that). They’re just hanging out together and going out to eat like any couple; also, it’s obvious that Levi was indeed tying her shoe, just like any helpful boyfriend might do.

Ariel, of course, is no stranger to setting the record straight about her life. She’s spoken honestly about her situation with her mother and about the criticism she gets for her clothing choices, as well as the pressures of being in the spotlight, especially in a social media-focused world. She’s not about to let tabloids and paparazzi write her story, instead preferring to do celebrity on her own terms.

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Ariel Winter Posts Heartfelt Message Remembering Friend Jackson Odell After His Death

Ariel Winter posted a heartfelt remembrance to friend Jackson Odell this weekend, saying she was devastated to learn about the passing of the young actor she has known for nearly a decade.

Odell was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Friday, ABC 7 noted. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office is investigating his death, and no details about exactly how he died have not yet been released. An autopsy is set to be released in the coming days.

On Sunday, actress Ariel Winter went on Instagram to remember her friend, who she said she had known since he was 12.

Devastated to hear about the passing of Jackson Odell,” Ariel wrote in her Instagram post. “I knew Jackson since we were 12 years old and he even appeared in an episode of Modern Family. We didn’t talk much as we entered into our high school years, but I’m glad I got to spend time with him before his end. Very hard for me to hear about anyone passing away, but someone so young really saddens me. Sending love to his family and friends.

There is still some mystery surrounding Odell’s death. His family released a statement this week remembering him as loving and talented, though did not share any further details about his death.

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Ariel Winter & Boyfriend Levi Meaden Enjoy Romantic Canadian Getaway

It looks like Modern Family Star Ariel Winter has landed in Canada with boyfriend Levi Meaden. The pair were spotted together yesterday after Winter posted a photo to her Instagram of the couple enjoying a beautiful hike in what commentators speculated to be Whistler, B.C.

Meaden, a Canadian actor hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Calgary, Alberta showed his sweetheart all that the North has to offer before Winter headed off to wrap the final season of Modern Family.

The couple captured pics of themselves enjoying summer strawberry cocktails and taking in the Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey game at a local sports bar on Saturday night.

The pair who has been dating for nearly two years made their red carpet debut at at an L.A. fundraiser in 2016, and last year the couple purchased a $1.5 million dollar L.A. home together. With Winters telling Entertainment Tonight, “I knew there was something about him from the moment I met him.”

Winters has previously made appearances in Canada. Last summer she visited Alberta to meet Meaden’s family even partaking in the Calgary Stampede. Rumor has it that the couple is planning to wed in early 2019. So it looks like we can look forward to seeing Winters making more trips North and maybe eventually checking out The Six.

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Ariel Winter Reportedly Hoping To Be Married By ‘Early Next Year’ To BF Levi Meaden

Ariel Winter, 20, is reportedly gearing up to walk down the aisle with her man, Levi Meaden, 30, in 2019! “Ariel would love to have a beach wedding,” an insider tells InTouch. “They’re planning to make it happen early next year.” It’s no secret that things got serious real fast between these two — they started dating in Nov. 2016, and were already living together by that May. Because of their 10-year age difference, that decision was widely considered quite controversial, but Ariel has defended it ever since — especially since it reportedly made their romance even stronger!

“They’re madly in love and have become even closer since moving in together,” InTouch‘s source claims. “Thos close to them never thought the relationship would last this long because of the age difference, but they’ve proven everyone wrong!” Levi is reportedly on the lookout for an engagement ring, and he’ll have to propose pretty soon if they really are aiming for an early 2019 wedding date! This new report matches up with what HollywoodLife heard about the couple just earlier this month.

Our insider confirmed that Ariel is ready to take a break from acting when Modern Family ends next season, and wants to “pursue marriage and having some kids” when that time comes. “Levi is on the same wavelength as her, as well,” our source added. “They have a pretty great relationship and both plan on being with each other forever, so why not start forever sooner than later?”

Ariel and Levi are a very public couple who are not sure about flaunting their love in front of the cameras — so hopefully we’ll get some great wedding and engagement pics when those times come!