Who is Alex Galievsky? 5 things you didn't know about Leonie Hanne's fiancé

When Leonie Hanne isn't busy traversing the globe attending premiers, parties and couture runway shows, the influencer can be found relaxing in her newly-renovated London flat. It is not only her in residence, however, as the social media sensation shares the property with her fiancé and partner of over a decade, Alexander Galievsky.

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Whilst Hanne is an open book online, regularly sharing her life with her 4.8 million (and counting) Instagram followers, very little is known about her partner of over 10 years. Below, we break down five things you may not have known about the leading man in our latest digital covers star's life.

While Leonie Hanne is celebrated for her impeccably lit, flawlessly composed Instagram posts, few realise the true mastermind behind the lens: Alex Galievsky. As Hanne’s influencing career began to skyrocket, Galievsky left a career in finance to become her full-time business partner and photographer. For years, he has worked quietly behind the scenes, trailing her from city to city, ensuring every frame is perfect and her feed remains the envy of social media. This is a man who maybe knows his fiancée’s angles and lighting even better than she does.

Hanne and Galievsky first crossed paths during their university years, meeting on their very first night at the Hamburg School of Business Administration. They quickly became best friends, and before long, a couple. But as is sometimes the case in young love, timing wasn’t on their side, and they eventually parted ways. Still, their story was far from over. Years later, long after their student days had passed, the pair reconnected – and this time, it was meant to be. The rest, as they say, is history.

Since rekindling their relationship, the duo have been inseparable – together for 11 years, and engaged for one. Rarely seen without each other, Galievsky accompanies Hanne to nearly all of her commitments, serving not only as her date but also, as mentioned, her trusted photographer.

While travelling in Portofino, Galievsky asked his girlfriend of 10 years to be his wife. On a boat in the picturesque Italian harbour – both dressed, rather fittingly, in white– he got down on one knee and proposed with a striking diamond ring engraved with the phrase 'Toi et Moi', a sentiment Hanne later described as “our unofficial slogan.” Sharing the moment on Instagram, Galievsky kept it succinct yet heartfelt: “She said yes!!! @leoniehanne can’t wait for you to be my wife.”

Sometimes, men can be a little more reserved when it comes to sharing their relationships online – but Galievsky breaks the mould. Not only does he have Hanne’s Instagram and website linked in his bio, she also stars in virtually every one of his posts. It’s safe to say that when it comes to the Leonie Hanne fan club, Galievsky proudly holds the number one spot.