Maria Sharapova, the retired tennis icon and five-time Grand Slam champion, recently shared her joy for actress Phoebe Tonkin’s marriage to art curator Bernard Lagrange. The intimate wedding took place on May 10, 2025, at All Souls Church in New York City, followed by a reception at Eleven Madison Park. Tonkin, known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, wore a custom Chanel couture gown, reflecting her long-standing relationship with the fashion house, where she and Sharapova crossed paths at Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris in 2024.
Sharapova expressed her excitement with a heartfelt four-word comment on Tonkin’s Instagram post: “Most beautiful bride ever.” The post, captioned simply “New York, New York,” featured images from the star-studded event, attended by celebrities like Margot Robbie, Nina Dobrev, and Claire Holt. Sharapova’s connection to Tonkin stems from their shared appearances at Chanel events, and her warm reaction highlights her continued presence in high-profile social circles.
The wedding, described as a blend of Pride and Prejudice and Sex and the City aesthetics, was a low-key yet elegant affair. Tonkin later switched to a sequined Magda Butrym dress for dancing, emphasizing the celebration’s chic vibe. Sharapova, who has been focusing on her business ventures like Sugarpova and supergoop, as well as her role as a mother to son Theodore, remains a prominent figure in both sports and fashion, making her congratulatory message a notable moment of camaraderie.
