GLEE's 'Becky Jackson', Lauren Potter Engaged to Childhood Friend

PEOPLE reports that actress Lauren Potter, best known for her role as Becky Jackson, Sue Sylvester's 'right hand man' on GLEE, accepted a promise ring from boyfriend Timothy Spear. The couple, both of whom were born with Down Syndrome, have known each other since they participated in the same infant stimulation classes in their hometown.

Potter's mom Robin Sinkhorn told PEOPLE how her son popped the question at a romantic picnic in Laguna Beach, CA. "He picked out the ring, made payments on it, and then planned the picnic and the moment to get down on one knee to ask her to promise to be his one-and-only and marry him when they are ready. Then they watched the sunset together."

In addition to her acting career on GLEE, Potter has served as an advocate for individuals with special needs. She has served on President Obama's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities and has traveled far and wide to promote inclusion.

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