Are Reba and Barbara Jean friends?

Melissa Peterman, who played the fictional Reba's nemesis-turned-friend Barbra Jean, returns as a writer as the real Reba hosts the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. Since Reba ended in 2007, the two have kept in touch and remain close friends.
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Are Reba and Barbra Jean good friends in real life?

Despite this (and the fact that Barbra Jean's over-the-top behavior often got on her nerves), Reba and Barbra Jean became friends. Some people may not know this, but Reba and Melissa are also friends in real life! The two are extremely close…so close that they even host a podcast together called Living & Learning.
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Who is Melissa Peterman's best friend?

When they cast Peterman as the new wife to country legend-turned-TV star McEntire's ex in her 2001 eponymous TV show, Reba, little did the superstar know they'd become best friends on the show and off. A firm friendship was born that flourishes still today.
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Why does Kyra from Reba walk with a limp in season 2?

She replied, "I've been singing since I was about six-years-old and I was supposed to finish an album last year when I was on hiatus from Reba, but I dislocated my kneecap for the third time and had to have surgery to keep it from happening again.
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Why did Kyra leave Reba?

Scarlett Pomers (Kyra) went into treatment for an eating disorder, and therefore only appeared in two episodes of season five. When she returned in season six, jokes were made about Kyra's absence, such as Van asking where she has been, to which Kyra replied, "I went to get something to eat."
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Are Reba and Kelly still friends?

Supporting them both. Reba McEntire is friends with fellow singer Kelly Clarkson, and she used to be married to Brandon Blackstock's father — but she won't take sides in their divorce.
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Did Kyra on Reba have an eating disorder?

Kyra was always very petite. However, the actress dropped down to a reported 73 lbs. due to suffering from anorexia. Throughout the majority of filming Season 5, Pomers headed to a treatment facility in order to rectify her health issues.
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How old was Cheyenne on Reba?

In the first season, she is struggling to save her twenty-year marriage to Brock before she learns in a therapy session he is divorcing her to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Barbra Jean. In the same session, she also learns that her oldest child, 17-year-old Cheyenne, is also pregnant by her boyfriend, Van.
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How did Reba end?

In the series finale, Van's poor house-improvement skills cause a small fire in their home, and Reba lets them stay with her until they get things back in order. Meanwhile, Barbra Jean turns down an out-of-state promotion to make things work with Brock, and they decide not to get a divorce and make up.
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Are Reba and Blake Shelton friends?

Blake and Reba have developed a close friendship over the past several years, and the two Okies have more in common than the state they're from and their love for country music.
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Why did Rebas husband leave her?

When asked about the divorce, Reba said that it happened because someone was not happy about the relationship. Reba agreed with the divorce because she would not want to shackle anyone to stay with her and that life is just short to continue being miserable.
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Why is Brandon divorcing Kelly?

The Reason for the Split

“Everyone thought Kelly and Brandon had the perfect marriage, but they definitely didn't. Brandon's very laid-back, whereas Kelly's pretty high-strung.” The source added that Clarkson spending more time in California “changed things” between them.
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Is Kelly Clarkson leaving The Voice?

Camila Cabello, left, will be a judge on Season 22 of “The Voice.” Kelly Clarkson is leaving the show. After eight consecutive seasons as a full-time coach, Kelly Clarkson is walking away from “The Voice” — for now, at least.
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What is Reba's ex husband doing now?

After the big divorce, Narvel Blackstock moved on in his way, quite pretty fast. He started dating real estate agent Laura Putty Stroud, who sells luxury homes in Nashville.
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How much did Reba pay in divorce?

Narvel Blackstock reportedly got $47.5 million in divorce from Reba McEntire. Narvel Blackstock grew unhappy and wanted to end his marriage, McEntire revealed following the couple's 2015 divorce. She said she didn't like the split but understood that it was best to move on if he wasn't happy.
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Is Kelly Clarkson friendly with Reba McEntire?

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson have been friends for years, with the country music legend lending her efforts on The Voice coach's 2004 single “Because of You,” and Clarkson has joined her former mother-in-law on stage to perform a number of McEntire's hits over the years, including “Does He Love You?” and “Why Haven ...
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Are Reba and Kelly Clarkson still close after the divorce?

In June 2020, sources said that Reba was not choosing a side. “Reba's supportive of both Brandon and Kelly's decision to split. She's anguished about it, but she's not one to judge” a source told Us Weekly. Kelly and Reba have been close friends for years even after Reba split with Narvel in 2015.
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Was Blake Shelton on Reba show?

Shelton went on to become the show's longest-standing coach and is now taking part in the show's 19th season. Reba says her longtime friend was “the perfect choice” for the role. “He's done a wonderful job,” she acknowledged but admitted she does regret turning down the opportunity. “Oh, sure,” she said.
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Does Cheyenne become a dentist?

But Reba calls her out for starting to smoke as a replacement. Luckily, Cheyenne decides to change her college major from dentistry to counseling so she can help others who are suffering from drug or alcohol abuse. It's an admirable choice.
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Does Reba ever get remarried?

Is Reba McEntire currently married? No, but she's tied the knot twice before. As impossible as I may find it that anyone would actively want to separate from Reba McEntire (seriously, she's the best), her prior marriage to TV producer Narvel Blackstock was apparently a one-sided decision.
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Where is Christopher rich now?

Rich currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Eva Halina Rich, a former Miss Poland and an Olympic gymnast at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. When not working, he enjoys collecting fine wines, playing golf and collecting and reading books.
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What happened to Cheyenne from Reba?

JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery)

Nowadays, she's playing Maddie Townshend, one of the three friends at the heart of the Netflix romantic drama Sweet Magnolias.
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