HOT NEWS: Reba McEntire first met actor Rex Linn when they both starred in Kenny Rogers’ 1991 TV movie “The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw.” They formed a friendship and stayed in touch through the years. Reba was married twice, first to Charlie Battles and then to Narvel Blackstock. She and Narvel share one son, Shelby. In early 2020, a few years after her divorce from Narvel, Reba reconnected with her old friend Rex. She flew out to California to film an episode of “Young Sheldon,” which Rex also starred in. They ended up going out to dinner with friends and now consider that their first date. Reba was thrilled to see there were tater tots on the menu, prompting Rex to give her the nickname “Tater Tot.” She took to calling him “Sugar Tot,” and they now call themselves “The Tots.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Reba and Rex’s relationship was long distance when it started. Rex often sent Reba food while they were apart, including ice cream and steaks. He also supported her after her mother, Jacqueline, passed away in March 2020. Reba and Rex finally reunited further into 2020, and they’ve rarely been apart since. They’ve gone on to act in multiple projects together, including “The Hammer” and “Big Sky.” They currently star alongside each other in the new NBC sitcom, “Happy’s Place,” with the second season debuting sometime this fall. They dream of one day starring in a Western film together. “The Tots” celebrated the fifth anniversary of their first date earlier this year. Reba has gushed about Rex on numerous occasions, calling him the love of her life. Learn more about Reba and Rex’s love story below, and find out if they’ve ever talked about getting married.