- Ron Howard posted a selfie tribute to his wife Cheryl on her 72nd birthday.
- The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year.
- Howard praised problem-solving and communication as keys to their long marriage.
Ron Howard honors wife Cheryl on her 72nd birthday
Ron Howard marked his wife Cheryl’s 72nd birthday with a tender Instagram selfie and a short, heartfelt message. The 71-year-old director shared the photo on Dec. 23, calling the morning “might be the most beautiful ever” and adding a string of seasonal hashtags: #NewEngland #wintermagic #HappyHolidays.
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“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. #NewEngland #wintermagic #HappyHolidays All.”
Friends and fans flooded the comments with warm wishes. Actor Henry Winkler — a longtime friend of the Howards — wrote, “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.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
A love rooted in high school
Ron and Cheryl first met at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Their relationship grew from teenage sweethearts into a lifelong partnership that has spanned decades and built a family.
They share four children: daughters Bryce Dallas, Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige Carlyle, and son Reed Cross. The family has often appeared together in public and in Ron’s social media posts, underlining the close bond the couple has maintained through busy careers and family life.
Fifty years together: lessons from Ron Howard
The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Reflecting on five decades together, Howard described their marriage as an “adventure down river” with calm waters and tricky rapids. His advice to other couples focuses on communication and problem-solving.
“I think 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,” Howard said in a recent interview. He added that trusting one another to work through issues — rather than shutting down — helped them stay strong.
Celebrations and public support
Howard’s birthday post is the latest in a series of public tributes to Cheryl. Over the years he has frequently shared photos and reflections that highlight the couple’s partnership. Fans and fellow actors alike responded to Thursday’s message with affection, illustrating how their long marriage resonates with many who admire both the private and public sides of their life together.
As Cheryl celebrates her 72nd birthday, the Howard family’s message is clear: shared memories, steady communication and mutual respect remain the cornerstones of a relationship that’s lasted half a century and counting.
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