Reba McEntire and her longtime partner Rex Linn just dropped a huge surprise on the Emmys red carpet—they’re engaged! The country music icon, 70, and the actor, 68, shared the exciting news after five years of dating, and fans are buzzing about this celebrity engagement.
It all happened during an interview with E! News on Sunday night. When the reporter called Linn McEntire’s “fiancé,” the star didn’t outright say yes at first. Instead, she flashed a playful smile and said, “We’re having a blast on ‘Happy’s Place’ and so glad to be here tonight.” But eagle-eyed viewers spotted the real clue: a sleek black ring sparkling on her left ring finger as she presented the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
McEntire stole the show at the Emmys with a special tribute to the 40th anniversary of “The Golden Girls.” She joined Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman to belt out the iconic theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend.” The performance was a total hit, celebrating one of TV’s most beloved shows.
The couple looked over the moon while posing for photos on the red carpet, clearly enjoying every moment. They’ve been together since January 2020, but their connection goes way back. McEntire and Linn first met and hit it off as friends on the set of the 1980 TV movie “The Gambler.” Their bond turned romantic years later, and it’s been full of laughs ever since.
Back in October 2023, McEntire opened up to Page Six about marriage during an event for the mental health nonprofit Bring Change to Mind, co-founded by Glenn Close. She said it was up to Linn, who’s never been married before. “I’ve been married twice, so if he wants to, that’s fine with me,” she shared at the time. And what does she love most about him? “He makes me laugh all the time. That’s the best thing about our relationship. We make each other laugh… We like each other and we love each other.”
McEntire’s past marriages include her union with rancher and steer wrestling champion Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987, and later with Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015. They share a son, Shelby, who’s now 35. Her rep hasn’t commented yet on the engagement news, but with this Emmys moment, it seems like the couple is ready for the next chapter.
What a sweet story for Reba McEntire fans—congrats to the happy pair on this celebrity romance milestone!
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