Reba McEntire Finds True Love with Co-Star Rex Linn

Reba McEntire's real-life relationship with her Happy's Place co-star Rex Linn is blossoming, mirroring the show's blend of humor and romance. The couple, who first met in 1991, began dating in 2020 and became engaged on Christmas Eve in 2024 in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee. McEntire has shared that she is "happier now than I've ever been in my life," attributing this to Linn's tenderhearted nature and their shared professional lives.

Season 3 of Happy's Place is set to premiere on NBC on October 23, 2026. The show features McEntire as Bobbie, who inherits her father's bar, and Linn as Emmett, the bar's cook. Their on-screen dynamic as an estranged couple contrasts with their real-life romance, which McEntire cherishes for the opportunity to work and rehearse together daily.

Other cast members also find their personal lives intertwined with the show. Melissa Peterman, who plays Gabby, has been married to John Brady since June 1999, celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2024. Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve, is openly gay and has praised McEntire's leadership and the family atmosphere on set.