Reba McEntire sweetly called her partner, Rex Linn, the “love of her life” as she gushed about their nearly five-year relationship after two divorces.
The Heart Won’t Lie singer, 69, who is currently a judge on the competition series The Voice, opened up about their romance during an interview with Us weekly which was published on Wednesday.
McEntire and Linn currently star together in the upcoming NBC comedy Happy’s Place, premiering later this month on October 18.
The star, who started dating the CSI: Miami actor, 67, back in 2020, spoke of her happiness, saying: “I have two fantastic jobs.” I have the love of my life, Rex Linn.
‘We have been together for almost five years. And my health is good, your health is good. My family is healthy. What more can I ask for?
Reba McEntire, 69, sweetly called her partner, Rex Linn, the ‘love of her life’ as she gushed about their nearly five-year relationship after two divorces; seen in September in Los Angeles
Reba also talked about their “dynamic” when they’re not on camera, telling the outlet that they are “best friends.”
‘We have the same likes and dislikes. We are food lovers. We love to cook. Each of us wanted to be a cowboy and a cowgirl. Then we got into the entertainment business. Our dynamic works on and off screen.”
He also spoke about working with Linn, explaining: ‘We love acting. We want to be prepared. So he and I rehearsed a lot. We did a Lifetime movie together. We did Big Sky on ABC.
“We’ve both been on Young Sheldon and now we’re doing Happy’s Place together, so we take rehearsals very seriously and we know our lines for sure. To have fun and feel comfortable with the lines, you have to know it. We work hard on that.”
But when the couple, who first crossed paths in 1991, are not on set, Reba revealed that they enjoy watching a good college football game.
‘If not, we rehearse or go out to feed the birds and water the rose garden. “We love being together.”
McEntire was married twice, marrying Charlie Battles in 1976, but they divorced in 1987. Two years later, she married Narvel Blackstock, but the former couple separated in 2015.
Regarding how her current relationship with Rex has “changed” her, the singer said, “I think we’ve made each other better.”
McEntire and Linn currently star together in the upcoming NBC comedy Happy’s Place, premiering later this month on October 18; seen in may in texas
‘If not, we rehearse or go out to feed the birds and water the rose garden. “We love being together,” he said.
‘Rex brings out the little girl in me and I have fun. I’m stupid, I’m stupid. He is too. We love to laugh and we love each other. We both love watching television. “We’re always looking for a new series or movie to watch.”
He continued: “He says it’s his job to watch other actors and learn from them.” I do it for pure enjoyment. We’re streaming The Penguin right now.’
Reba then opened up about whether she would remarry in the future, telling Us Weekly, “It makes no difference to me.” I’m fine with the way we are.’
‘If Rex ever wants to get married, then we’ll talk about it, but I’m fine. I love our relationship 100 percent.”
McEntire also shared the secret of their relationship, saying, “I have his back and he has my back.” That’s very important. I feel very safe with Rex.’
Actress Reba and Rex first crossed paths in 1991 while on the set of the film The Gambler Returns: The Luck Of The Draw.
The couple reconnected years later and in October 2020, the actress revealed that she was dating Linn in her Life and learning podcast.
‘It’s good to have someone to talk to, laugh with and talk about what’s going on. Discussions about our past, our family, funny stories, him being an actor, me being an actress,” she said at the time.
As for how her current relationship with Rex has “changed” her, the singer said, “I think we’ve made each other better.”
And he really likes my music. “I’m very interested in his career,” McEntire added. ‘Whatever happens in the future, we are very stable. I hope to have more things to look forward to.’
And that same year, the couple made their red carpet debut when they attended the CMA Awards.
while it is in Today In 2021, Reba explained, “Rex and I have known each other since ’91, when we were in the movie The Gambler with Kenny Rogers and then we met and stayed in touch.”
She revealed that Rex called her when her mother, Jacqueline McEntire, fell ill and was also by her side after her mother passed away.
‘We had met before because we are both in Young Sheldon. So starting in March 2020 we keep talking and visiting each other and finally meet up and see each other in June. And since then we have been practically inseparable.
Linn has also appeared on his Instagram page since the couple struck up a romance four years ago.
McEntire was married twice, marrying Charlie Battles in 1976, but they divorced in 1987. Two years later, she married Narvel Blackstock but they separated in 2015; seen in 2015 in Texas
Reba and Rex co-star in NBC’s upcoming comedy Happy’s Place, which begins airing October 18.
The premise is: “Bobbie (Reba) inherits a restaurant from her late father, then discovers she must share ownership with a newfound half-sister, creating awkward tension between the two,” according to IMDB.
Linn took on the role of a chef named Emmett on the show, while other cast members include Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Belissa Escobedo and Tokala Black Elk.
Ahead of the show’s launch and in the midst of her role as a judge on The Voice, Reba opened up about how she’s stayed “grounded” throughout her successful career.
While on Today in 2021, Reba explained, “Rex and I have known each other since ’91 when we were in the movie The Gambler with Kenny Rogers and then we met and stayed in touch.”
McEntire also talked about being a voice coach, explaining to the contestants that “you don’t have to have the perfect voice.” They don’t have to be in the field. They have to make me feel something’
‘I surround myself with people who are not “yes” people. “If I ever get a little selfish, too big for my britches, they always tell me, ‘Don’t be too big for your raisins!'” he said.
McEntire also talked about being a voice coach, explaining to the contestants that “you don’t have to have the perfect voice.” They don’t have to be in the field. They have to make me feel something.’
The star later responded to speculation that she would not return to The Voice after season 26.
‘I love The Voice. I love being part of the NBC family with Happy’s Place. I’m having the best time of my life.’