Reba McEntire at 70: Life, Love, Legacy, and the Joy of Rex Linn
There’s something universally inspiring about watching someone flourish at every stage of life—but especially when they do it with grace, joy, and authenticity. For Reba McEntire, the legendary country music star known affectionately as the Queen of Country, life at age 70 isn’t about slowing down or resting on past accomplishments. Instead, it’s a vibrant chapter filled with laughter, love, success, and more fulfillment than ever before.
In a recent interview, Reba opened up candidly about her current chapter—what brings her happiness, how she’s confronting life’s challenges with optimism, and the special role her longtime partner‑turned‑fiancé Rex Linn plays in her daily joy. Across decades in the spotlight and personal ups and downs, her story proves there’s no age limit on finding happiness or deep, genuine connection.
From Country Stardom to Iconic Legacy
But for all her professional milestones, the personal milestones—especially at this stage of her life—are proving to be just as meaningful.
A Love Story Spanning Generations
Reba and Rex Linn’s story is one of those rare Hollywood relationships that feels like something out of a well‑written novel—full of timing, friendship, history, and an unexpected second chance. The two first met in the early 1990s while working together on The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw, but back then, their paths didn’t cross romantically. They remained friendly over the years, navigating life and careers in their respective worlds.
It wasn’t until 2020, after reconnecting through work and during a period of personal transitions for both, that their deep friendship turned into a lasting romance. What began with daily phone calls and shared dinner plans quickly blossomed into a meaningful relationship built on trust, familiarity, and mutual respect.
Through years of laughter, serious conversations, shared experiences, and deep companionship, their bond grew into something neither one expected but both cherished.
The Engagement That (Almost) Stayed Secret
Reba and Rex’s relationship reached a new chapter in December 2024, when Rex Linn proposed to Reba on Christmas Eve in the quiet town of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. It was a private, intimate moment they chose to keep to themselves, sharing only with close friends and family rather than going public.
Their engagement was officially revealed months later at the 2025 Emmy Awards when a reporter on the red carpet referred to Rex as Reba’s fiancé. Rather than correct her, Reba simply smiled and embraced the moment, allowing the news to come naturally in front of the cameras.
But even before that Emmy moment, Reba explained why they kept their engagement private for so long. After getting engaged during the holiday season, devastating wildfires erupted in parts of California, including Los Angeles—forcing thousands to evacuate and creating a somber atmosphere nationwide. In her words, it “wasn’t appropriate” timing to share happy news when so many were experiencing hardship.
That decision shows not only Reba’s compassion but how deeply she and Rex navigate life together—considerate of the world around them, and intentional about how and when they share their personal milestones.
