Ron Howard Celebrates His Wife Cheryl on Her 72nd Birthday with Heartfelt Words
Ron Howard and Cheryl in 1978 (left) and today.
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Richard Nairin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; Ron Howard/Instagram
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- Ron Howard celebrated his wife Cheryl Howard’s 72nd birthday with a heartfelt tribute.
- The couple marked 50 years of marriage in June.
- They have four children: daughters Bryce Dallas, Jocelyn Carlyle, Paige Carlyle, and son Reed Cross.
Celebrated director Ron Howard took to social media to honor his wife, Cheryl, on her 72nd birthday. In a heartfelt post, he shared a selfie of the couple, reflective of their long-standing relationship.
“Happy Birthday Cheryl. I’ve been lucky enough to share many, many Dec 23rds with her, and we made a lotta great memories. But this morning might be the most beautiful ever,” he wrote, adding an array of seasonal hashtags to his post.
Friends and well-wishers also joined in, with actor Henry Winkler expressing his fondness for Cheryl. “Cheryl, Stacey and I love you. We are so happy you were born. We’re so happy that your family has grown into such a beautiful bunch of human beings. Happy happy birthday, love Henry and Stacey,” he commented.
Ron and Cheryl’s journey began at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Reflecting on their early days, Ron shared in a previous interview, “I met her, and there was never anybody else. She’s unbelievably supportive and always has been. Our compatibility has endured through all kinds of experiences.”
In March, Ron discussed the secret to their enduring relationship, emphasizing the importance of communication and problem-solving. “The whole key is learning how to problem solve, learning how to communicate and beginning to trust that you as a couple, you’re good at solving this stuff,” he said.
The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June, with Ron fondly recalling their five decades together. He described their shared journey as an adventure, stating, “What an adventure down the river through calm soothing waters and some tricky rapids as well. Our key…love and respect each other enough to just keep paddling.” He concluded, “Thank God for you, Cheryl.”
