LeAnn Rimes has always lived her life in the spotlight, but perhaps nothing has drawn more attention than her relationship with actor Eddie Cibrian. More than a decade after their romance began with a headline-grabbing affair, the country star and her husband now find themselves in a place of peace, normalcy, and gratitude—an outcome few would have predicted during the scandal’s heyday.
In a recent interview published on October 7, 2025, Rimes, now 43, reflected candidly on her marriage. "If I look back at our relationship, I’m really in awe of the things that we’ve endured and how we’ve grown together," she shared with OK! magazine. The couple, who first met while filming the TV movie Northern Lights in 2009, weathered a storm of public scrutiny when news broke that both were married to other people at the time. The ensuing fallout was swift and dramatic: Brandi Glanville, Cibrian’s then-wife and mother of his two sons, filed for divorce after eight years of marriage, while Rimes separated from her husband, chef Dean Sheremet, finalizing her own divorce in 2010.
Despite the chaos, Rimes and Cibrian began dating and, in April 2011, tied the knot. Looking back, Rimes doesn’t shy away from her past. In an interview with ABC, she admitted, "I did one of the most selfish things that I possibly could do, in hurting someone else. I take responsibility for everything I’ve done. I hate that people got hurt. But I don’t regret the outcome." It’s a rare moment of celebrity candor, and one that’s been echoed in her more recent reflections. "Our relationship is better than it’s ever been. I really do have very major moments of gratitude," Rimes told OK!.
Today, Rimes describes their marriage as "very normal," a surprising word choice given the couple’s Hollywood careers and turbulent beginnings. "The place we’re in now is just so comfortable and calm and quiet," she said. "We really find our quiet together. That’s really important." The two enjoy simple pleasures—doing everyday things together, finding comfort in routine, and carving out a life that, by all appearances, is refreshingly ordinary. "That normalcy is what allowed us to have this relationship in this crazy business," Rimes explained.
Of course, their lives aren’t entirely typical. Both Rimes and Cibrian continue to work in the entertainment industry. Rimes, who skyrocketed to fame as a 14-year-old country sensation and Grammy winner, is currently starring in the ABC drama 9-1-1: Nashville. On October 7, 2025, she attended the show’s premiere at PROOF Rooftop in Nashville, with Cibrian by her side for support—proof, perhaps, of the steady partnership they’ve built. Rimes also recently performed at the Country Calling Music Festival, showing she hasn’t left her music roots behind.
When asked if they’d ever consider teaming up professionally again, Rimes was enthusiastic. "We’ve definitely talked about writing some stuff for us to do together in the future," she revealed. "We are one of those couples that can actually work together fairly easily and still go home and not hate each other." She added, "He’s wonderful to work with and super easygoing." Their ability to collaborate without friction is, according to Rimes, another testament to the strength of their bond.
Their journey, though, hasn’t been without its challenges—many of them public. Rimes has spoken openly about the pain and anger that swirled around the affair. "I realized very quickly that there are a lot of women who’ve been hurt. Like, I’ve been on both sides of that coin—I’ve been cheated on, too, so I know that feeling. But so many women don’t know what to do with that anger… I was a target that was just easily projected upon. And once I realized that, things got a lot easier. Instead of taking it so personally, it’s like, look: This is not all my pain to carry. I know what I’m responsible for in the situation and making amends for that. But you know, the world’s pain is not mine to carry, and I think that really got thrown at me for a long time."
As the years have passed, the wounds have healed—not just for Rimes and Cibrian, but for those affected by their relationship’s beginnings. Remarkably, Rimes and Glanville, once bitter adversaries, have reconciled. Glanville, now 52 and known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, spoke about their friendship: "We do have a really good relationship and I cherish that, because a lot of people are shocked," she told OK!. "Some of my friends still hold on to what happened in the past and hate her but I’m like, 'Guys we’ve grown and we’ve changed. We’re different people now.'" The two families even celebrated Christmas together in 2024, a public sign of their newfound harmony.
For Rimes, the journey from scandal to serenity has been transformative. She’s learned to accept her past, own her mistakes, and move forward with honesty. "I got more comfortable telling my truth; I knew there were other people that were going through the same situations. As I got older and started writing my own material, it was so important to me to be authentic in that. I was this kid in a very adult world, so I always felt like an outcast. The whole industry had this camaraderie that I wasn’t included in because I was so young," she shared in an interview with US Weekly.
Rimes’ willingness to address her missteps head-on has set her apart in an industry where image is everything. She’s spoken about the importance of authenticity, both in her music and her personal life. "As I got older and started writing my own material, it was so important to me to be authentic in that," she said. Her experience as a child star, thrust into an adult world, shaped her perspective and, ultimately, her resilience.
Now, as she enjoys a "calm and quiet" marriage, Rimes is focused on the present and the future. She continues to perform, act, and, perhaps most importantly, nurture the relationships that matter most—including her bond with Cibrian and the blended family they’ve created. "We love doing simple things together. We’re very normal," she reiterated. It’s a sentiment that, after all they’ve endured, feels both hard-earned and deeply sincere.
In the end, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian’s story is one of growth, forgiveness, and the slow, steady work of building something lasting from the ashes of scandal. Their path hasn’t been easy, but as Rimes herself might say, it’s the quiet moments—and the people you share them with—that matter most.
