Reba McEntire, 70, Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Rex Linn, 68

In a heartwarming turn of events, country music legend Reba McEntire, 70, is engaged to her boyfriend of five years, Rex Linn, 68. The couple's engagement was confirmed in September 2025 when an E! News reporter referred to them as fiancés on the Emmy Awards red carpet.

McEntire revealed that Linn proposed on Christmas Eve 2024 while the two were taking a walk on their Tennessee ranch. Initially, Linn had planned to pop the question during an African safari in June 2024, but the opportunity never presented itself. When he finally proposed by their favorite creek, McEntire's initial reaction was, "What are you doing?" before she excitedly said "yes" three times.

The couple, who costar on the NBC comedy "Happy's Place," are thrilled about their engagement and are in no rush to the altar. "We're just enjoying each other," McEntire shared, adding that she's "happier now than [she's] ever been in [her] life." With their strong partnership both on and off the screen, it's clear that Reba McEntire and Rex Linn have found a deep connection that is sure to last.