Reba McEntire Reflects on Success and Collaboration
Actress and country music legend Reba McEntire, 70, shared insights about working alongside her fiancé, Rex Linn. Both expressed how much joy they find in collaborating creatively.
“We can’t wait to go back to work,” Linn said. “When we wrap, we can’t wait to come back. We’re so blessed to laugh all day long, go home, and then come back and laugh again. We know how lucky we are — to be here and to be together.”
Genuine Affection Off and On Screen
Their co-stars confirm the couple’s affection is as genuine off-camera as it appears on screen.
- Melissa Peterman noted, “They’re adorable, 24/7. Sometimes on set during lunch, it looks like they’re on a date. They’re just that sweet and natural together.”
- Pablo Castelblanco added, “They’re always joking with each other. It’s wonderful to be around.”
Special Bond with On-Screen Sister
McEntire shares a close connection with her on-screen half-sister, portrayed by Belissa Escobedo, star of “Hocus Pocus 2.”
Escobedo said, “You’d think working with someone as big as Reba would be intimidating, but she’s so down-to-earth. There was never any nervousness. And that ease definitely adds to the show.”
Reba added, “We really gelled quickly.”
Biggest Success: People and Relationships
After a 50-year career in entertainment, McEntire believes her greatest achievement is the meaningful relationships she has built.
“The thing I’m most proud of is being 70 years old, been in the business for 50 years, and being surrounded by people I love with all my heart,” she reflected. “The cast and crew, we’re tight. We like each other, we respect each other.”
Author’s summary: Reba McEntire values her enduring relationships and joyful collaborations as her greatest success, highlighting the genuine bonds she shares with loved ones and colleagues.