Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire have been personal and professional buddies for years. The two acted on McEntire's first sitcom, Reba, for six seasons, per People. The pair are teamed up again on Happy's Place, which just started its sophomore run on NBC. Peterman recently shared what she would ideally like to do at the wedding of McEntire, 70, and her fiance, Rex Linn, 68.
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Peterman, 54, has reportedly suggested this to the happy couple. We don't yet know their reaction! The actress wisecracked, "I would sing, which would be very intimidating to sing at her wedding. But no, actually, I just want to go and celebrate. Have fun. Any capacity, any capacity, any and all. I'm ready to serve whatever she needs."
Peterman Sees Herself as the Officiant
Per the outlet, Peterman confided, "Well, I have officiated four weddings now. I've done two of my TV sons from Baby Daddy, and my TV husband and my niece. I feel like I've got a good track record. They're all still together. So I'm hoping to officiate."
There are at least two weddings where Peterman has presided over the "I do's." One was in 2022 for Derek Theler of Baby Daddy. Another was the knot-tying of Elise LeBlanc and Jean-Luc Bilodeau. LeBlanc was seemingly more than satisfied with how Peterman did. She told the outlet, "She's absolutely hilarious, so we knew the ceremony would be filled with lighthearted, joyful moments,"
She Said McEntire Looks Totally Relaxed With Linn
"I just have never seen her happier, more at ease, more comfortable. It's lovely to watch." Peterman added, "I am beyond thrilled for her. I've known her for 20 some plus years, and watching her with Rex, she's truly herself with him. They're so in love. I mean, they're just perfect together."
Linn and McEntire Knew Each Other Long Before They Were a Couple
Per the outlet, the lovebirds were acquainted in the 1990s. They became an item five years ago. McEntire and Linn got engaged on Christmas Eve 2024 but kept it to themselves until September 2025. Peterman also reportedly kept the engagement under wraps. That's a true friend!
