McEntire Confirms Engagement to Rex Linn at 2025 Emmys

Lead: Country music legend Reba McEntire and actor Rex Linn confirmed their engagement on the red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Nut Graf: The surprise announcement spotlights a longstanding off-screen romance between two veteran entertainers who first met in the early 1990s and have co-starred on NBC’s sitcom Happy’s Place since 2023.

Red Carpet Revelation

During her interview with E! News correspondent Zuri Hall, McEntire-70-and Linn-68-exchanged smiles and nods when referred to as fiancés, marking one of the most heartfelt moments of the evening.

A Love Years in the Making

• First encounter: Met on the set of The Gambler Returns in 1991 but began dating in June 2020 after reconnecting on Young Sheldon.
• Engagement timeline: A source reveals the proposal occurred “a few months ago” and the couple is “very happy.”
• Relationship dynamic: They credit quarantine-era phone calls and texting for deepening their bond before reuniting in person.

On-Screen Partners, Off-Screen Partners

McEntire and Linn star as co-hosts on Happy’s Place, a role they call a “dream come true.” Linn quips that sneaking a quick kiss on set is his favorite form of “PDA,” while McEntire appreciates their shared interests-from Texas roots to entertainment careers.

What’s Next

Season 2 of Happy’s Place premieres November 7 on NBC and Peacock, where audiences will see McEntire and her newly engaged co-star in action-both as performers and life partners.