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Reba McEntire and Rex Linn Confirm Engagement on Emmys Red Carpet

The longtime friends began dating in 2020 after reconnecting during the pandemic, co-starring on NBC's Happy's Place.

Rex Linn and Reba McEntire attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Rex Linn and Reba McEntire attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • An E! News interview identified Linn as McEntire’s fiancé, and the pair acknowledged it on camera.
  • A representative for McEntire confirmed the engagement to multiple outlets following the red-carpet exchange.
  • PEOPLE reported, citing a source, that the engagement occurred a few months ago, with no proposal details or wedding plans disclosed.
  • The couple first met in the early 1990s and reconnected while appearing on Young Sheldon before beginning their relationship in 2020.
  • At the 77th Primetime Emmys, McEntire wore a black ring on her left ring finger and later performed in a Golden Girls tribute before presenting an award.