Country music legend Reba McEntire and actor Rex Linn have officially confirmed their engagement, delighting fans across the globe. The happy news broke during a red carpet interview with Zuri Hall at the 2025 Emmys, where Hall referred to Rex as Reba\u2019s fianc\u00e9. Smiling together, the couple shared, \u201cWe\u2019re having a blast on Happy\u2019s Place and so glad to be here tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Friendship That Blossomed Into Romance
Reba and Rex\u2019s connection spans more than three decades. They first met in 1991 on the set of The Gambler and maintained a lasting friendship long after filming wrapped. Their relationship took a romantic turn in 2020 when they reunited while filming Young Sheldon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe instantly bonded over living in Oklahoma and our love for horses and acting,\u201d Reba shared. \u201cHe made me laugh, and we became really good friends.\u201d By 2024, she hinted at the possibility of marriage, noting, \u201cIf that\u2019s something he feels totally strong about, that\u2019s fine with me. He\u2019s never been married before. So, if he wants to experience that, I\u2019m OK with that.\u201d
Today, the pair not only share their lives off-screen but also star together in the NBC sitcom Happy\u2019s Place, where their on-screen chemistry may soon mirror real life with a heartfelt engagement storyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plans for a Fun, Nontraditional Wedding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Reba, now 70, described their upcoming wedding as relaxed and joyful rather than formal. \u201cIt\u2019ll be a lot of fun,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s gonna be a nontraditional wedding because that\u2019s Rex and me. We like comfort, we love friends, we love food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rex echoed her sentiment, emphasizing that they\u2019re in no rush to pick a date. \u201cWhat we\u2019re doing right now honestly is enjoying our engagement time,\u201d he said. \u201cWe haven\u2019t set a date \u2014 we\u2019re just going to enjoy our engagement and enjoy going to Happy\u2019s Place every day.\u201d
From longtime friends to on-screen partners and now soon-to-be spouses, Reba McEntire and Rex Linn\u2019s love story proves that some romances only get better with time, blending warmth, humor, and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you think of Reba and Rex\u2019s love story? Share your congratulations and thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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