Jodi Gordon's joy: I'm engaged!

The actress couldn’t wait to share the news after her footy hunk popped the question.

Like most girls who have just excitedly accepted a marriage proposal, former Home And Away star Jodi Gordon was bubbling over with joy when she tried on her engagement ring. She flashed the stunning diamond for the world to see in a beaming profile picture on her Facebook page – and, at 8.06pm on June 16, she updated her profile status to “engaged to Braith Anasta”.

Within minutes, several of Jodi’s 380 friends had shot back their best wishes. “Congrats guys. All the best,” posted Ash May Brewer. “Congrats Jodi n Braith,” wrote Nikki Eslick “’bout time!!!!,” noted cheeky Sophie Rathmell. Days later, as Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal, Jodi was spotted trying on wedding rings at jeweller-to-the stars Nick Cerrone’s store in Leichhardt, in Sydney’s inner west.

And now she and Braith have splashed out $1.8 million for a stunning house in Clovelly, described by Raine & Horne Coogee agent Graeme Anderson as “perfect for a young family”. This topped off what has been an incredible two weeks for Jodi, who has tried to keep a lid on her engagement, but couldn’t wipe the smile off her face when she saw the property which will become their marital home.

With two major Australian films due for release later this year, and Hollywood calling, Jodi, 26, has never been hotter property. She recently signed with Australian agent Sean Anderson, who represents Jennifer Hawkins and Jamie Durie among others.