Julien Jarmoune must have lost a bet.

Why else would the French fashion executive be engaged to Tara Reid?

A close, loyal friend of the horrific actress told The National Enquirer that the couple met while Reid was doing research for her own fashion line.

"Tara's really in love with this guy, and he's had an amazingly calming effect on her," the pal said, adding that Julien Jarmoune "has definitely changed Tara for the better. It looks like she's finally gotten her act together. They're talking about a wedding next summer."

What are the odds of Reid drunkenly falling down the aisle during it? 4-1? 1-7?

**UPDATE: This story is not true, according to a rep for Reid.

“It’s just a rumor, not true," the souce said.