She’s the fiery redhead who conquered country music, conquered television, and conquered heartache — but Reba McEntire’s most tender victory didn’t come with a spotlight or a standing ovation.
It came later in life, quietly, and unexpectedly — when she was no longer searching for love… and love found her anyway.
After a painful divorce from longtime husband Narvel Blackstock in 2015, Reba was left reeling. She had built not just a marriage but a professional empire with him — and when it ended, it felt like the ground shifted beneath her boots.
“I thought I had it all figured out,” Reba once said.
“And then I had to start over — in life, in love, in everything.”
But true to her spirit, Reba didn’t fade.
She poured herself into music, family, faith — and healing.
And then, in the most unexpected way, Rex Linn walked into her life.
An actor and longtime friend, Rex had known Reba for years. But after reconnecting during the pandemic — over phone calls, faith, and laughter — something shifted.
“We just started talking… every day,” Reba shared.
“And one day, I realized I was smiling again. For no reason. Just… smiling.”
Their bond grew fast and deep. He called her “Tater Tot.” She called him “Sugar Tot.” They shared dinners, faith, favorite shows — and a level of companionship Reba thought she’d lost forever.
At nearly 70, Reba didn’t just find romance.
She found a partner, someone who loved her without agenda, who cheered her on not because of her fame — but because of her heart.
“I wasn’t looking for love,” she said.
“But I guess love was looking for me.”
Today, they’re inseparable — sharing life’s quiet moments and loud ones with equal joy. Whether it’s walking red carpets hand in hand or sharing breakfast in their pajamas, Reba and Rex’s love story is one of second chances, soft healing, and sweet grace.
Because sometimes, the best love stories…
Come when the curtain’s already fallen.
And all that’s left is truth.
And someone to hold it with you.
