Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Confirm Engagement at the 2025 Emmy Awards
It was a night filled with glamour, golden trophies, and one unforgettable moment of love as Reba McEntire and Rex Linn officially confirmed their engagement live on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards. The country music queen and her longtime partner, both radiant and beaming with joy, shared the happy news with E! News, sending fans and fellow celebrities into a flurry of excitement.
Dressed in a dazzling floor-length red gown — a shade that has become her signature — Reba was glowing as she walked hand-in-hand with Rex, the beloved actor known for his roles in CSI: Miami and Young Sheldon. When asked about the sparkling ring on her finger, Reba smiled warmly and said, “Well, I guess it’s safe to say he finally put a ring on it!” as Rex grinned beside her.
The couple, who first met decades ago but reconnected in 2020, have been inseparable ever since, often referring to each other affectionately as “Tater Tot” and “Sugar Tot.” Their relationship has been marked by humor, friendship, and a deep sense of companionship that both have described as “easy and natural.”
During the interview, Reba shared a heartfelt reflection on their journey together: “We’ve been through a lot, both of us. To find love like this at this stage of life — it’s just a blessing. Rex makes me laugh every day, and he’s my best friend.” Rex, visibly emotional, added, “She’s the love of my life. I’ve known that for a long time, but tonight felt like the right time to share it with the world.”
The engagement reveal quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about moments, with social media lighting up in celebration. Fans flooded Twitter and Instagram with messages of congratulations, calling the pair “the definition of true love” and “proof that timing is everything.”
Fellow country artists and Hollywood stars were quick to send their love, too. Dolly Parton commented on Reba’s post later that evening, writing, “Well, it’s about time, honey! So happy for you both — two of the kindest hearts I know.” Meanwhile, Yellowstone star Kevin Costner simply wrote, “Couldn’t happen to better people.”
Though no wedding date has been announced yet, Reba teased that it won’t be a typical celebrity affair. “We’ll do it our way,” she laughed. “Maybe something small, maybe something out on the ranch — just us, our family, and a few close friends. We’re not in a rush. We just want to enjoy every minute of this.”
Fans who have followed their love story since the early days were overjoyed to see Reba — who has weathered heartbreak, loss, and reinvention throughout her storied career — find such happiness and peace. As one fan commented, “She’s given so much of herself to the world through her music. It’s beautiful to see her receive that same kind of love back.”
The 2025 Emmys were filled with unforgettable moments, but none quite as heartwarming as watching Reba McEntire and Rex Linn make their love official. With her trademark laugh and that unmistakable sparkle in her eyes, Reba summed it up perfectly:
“Life’s a lot like country music — it’s full of stories, a few tears, and a whole lot of love. And tonight, I’m just thankful mine has the happiest ending yet.”