Reba McEntire Engaged to Rex Linn

Reba McEntire, 70, is engaged to actor Rex Linn, 68; they first met on the set of The Gambler Returns in 1991, reconnected in 2020, and Linn reportedly proposed late in 2024, with the couple confirming their engagement on the 2025 Emmys red carpet. McEntire says she’s “happier now than I’ve ever been” and describes Linn as “a very tender‑hearted man” who makes her feel loved. She remains active professionally as a coach on The Voice and stars alongside Linn in NBC’s sitcom Happy’s Place, which returns for season two on November 7. The pair also collaborate on projects such as Big Sky. McEntire, already a country music legend with multiple Grammys and massive record sales, says she’s embraced contentment while continuing to work.