Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea.Photo: facebook
Mark Wahlbergis showing extra love to his wife Rhea for her birthday!
TheSpenser Confidentialstar, 50, posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook to Rhea, who turned 43 on Thursday.
The actor shared several pictures in the post, including a photo of his wife in a swimsuit while he nuzzled his head in her neck; a selfie of Rhea with their daughters Ella, 17, and Grace, 10; and individual photos of the mom-of-four with sons Michael, 15, and Brendan, 12.
“Happy birthday to my wife Rhea, who is not onlya total smokeshow, but most importantly, an incredible mother to our four amazing children,” Wahlberg wrote about his other half.
He added, “Love you, babe!!”
Rhea Wahlberg with daughters Ella and Grace.facebook
Rhea Wahlberg and son Michael.facebook
Rhea Wahlberg and son Brendan.facebook
Rhea also took to Instagram to show off anelaborate displayin their home to celebrate her big day.
The former model’s name was spelled out in a large display with blue, purple, and pink balloons.
“💕🌸🎈 43 🎈🎉,” she captioned the photo.
Wahlberg and Rhea began dating in 2001 and were married eight years later in Beverly Hills. This September, they’ll be celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary.
The longtime couple never misses a moment to show their appreciation to one another.
In May, Wahlberg posted photos ofhis 20 pound weight gain, which he achieved in just three weeks for his role as a boxer-turned-priest in the filmFather Stu.
Rhea Durham and Mark Walhberg.Neca Dantas/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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Later that month, the former model posted a photo with her husband on a sexy date night and captioned the moment, “love you@markwahlbergthrough all the ⬆️⬇️s 💋.”
WahlbergtoldThe Sunin a 2008 interview that his wife has made him a better person, telling the news outlet: “I owe a lot to my wife. She has helped me become the man that I am and created a beautiful life for me and our children.”
The actor added, “I also knew that she loved me for who I am and that she was someone I could trust. Until I met her, I wasn’t ready to get married.”
source: people.com
