Country Legend Reba McEntire and Actor Rex Linn Are Engaged!
Country music queen Reba McEntire and actor Rex Linn have made it official — they’re engaged, and fans couldn’t be happier! The couple revealed their big news on the red carpet at the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. During a chat with Live From E! host Zuri Hall, the two beamed with joy when Hall referred to Rex as Reba’s fiancé. Laughing, they shared, “We’re having the best time on Happy’s Place and are thrilled to be here tonight.”
A representative later confirmed the engagement, ending months of speculation and sending waves of excitement through their supporters.
A Love Story Years in the Making
Reba and Rex first crossed paths over 30 years ago on the set of the 1991 movie The Gambler. With shared Oklahoma roots, a love for acting, and even a passion for horses, the two clicked instantly. Reba has often recalled how Rex’s humor drew her in, saying he made her laugh from the very beginning. At the time, their bond remained a friendship, but destiny clearly had other plans.
Nearly three decades later, they reunited while filming Young Sheldon. This time, their friendship blossomed into romance. Since 2020, the pair has been inseparable — sharing love, laughter, and a sense of unshakable support.
Reba on Love, Faith, and Marriage
In 2024, Reba spoke openly about the possibility of marrying Rex. She said, “If marriage is something Rex truly wants, I’m happy to do it. He’s never been married before, so if he wants that experience, I’m okay with it.” Her words reflected a deep respect for his journey and a thoughtful approach to their future.
Faith has also been a cornerstone of their relationship. On her sister Susie’s show, Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith, Reba shared: “I’ve waited 66 years for a man to pray with, to share faith and love for the Lord, and to have a compassionate heart. That means the world to me.”
This marks Reba’s third engagement. She was previously married to Charlie Battles from 1976 to 1987, and later to Narvel Blackstock from 1989 to 2015. Now, with Rex, she is embracing love with renewed joy and gratitude.
A Bright Future Ahead
Together, Reba and Rex are stepping into a new chapter filled with faith, laughter, and companionship. Their story — rooted in friendship and revived by fate — feels like the perfect country ballad brought to life. It’s a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t follow a timeline and that sometimes the best romances are the ones written across decades.
