Rooneys Celebrate Milestone Wedding Anniversary with Public Affection
Football legend Wayne Rooney and his wife, Coleen, have publicly shared their affection for one another as they commemorate their 18th wedding anniversary. The couple, who exchanged vows in a grand ceremony in Italy in June 2008, marked the occasion on Thursday with touching messages posted on social media.
Anniversary Greetings and Holiday Snapshots
Wayne Rooney took to Instagram to share a tender moment with his wife, posting a photograph of them embracing during a luxurious holiday in Dubai. In the image, Coleen is seen looking striking in a one-shoulder leopard print mini-dress, while Wayne opted for a classic black jumper and jeans. He accompanied the photo with a heartfelt caption: “Happy anniversary @coleen_rooney. Where’s them 18 years gone. Thanks for everything. Love you.”
Coleen Rooney also shared a celebratory post, featuring a beaming selfie of the couple in a car. Her caption read: “Happy anniversary @waynerooney 18 years.”
Marbella Getaway and Fitness Routine
Reports suggest the couple is celebrating their anniversary in Marbella, Spain. Coleen provided a glimpse into their getaway by sharing a mirror selfie from a pilates class. Posing on a reformer pilates bed, she wore a black fitness top and leggings, captioning the image: “Great class this morning @studiothirtyfourmarbella.”
A Marriage Navigating Challenges
The Rooneys’ marriage has faced public scrutiny over the years, with Coleen having publicly addressed past alleged infidelity by Wayne. In a 2023 documentary detailing Wayne’s life and career, Coleen spoke candidly about these challenges. She credited her parents, Colette and Tony, for their unwavering support during difficult times. Coleen admitted that a significant factor in her decision to remain in the marriage during Wayne’s past scandals was their four sons: Kai, Klay, Kit, and Cass.
Reflecting on past decisions, Coleen stated in the documentary, “When you’re making those decisions you’ve got to focus on what you want and not other people because you have so many people saying different things to you.” She added, “Obviously I listen to the people that matter to me, my mum and dad always give me a positive outlook on things. There’s nothing that we can’t deal with and that’s my way in a situation – let’s sit down and see what we can do and can we make it work? And we have. We’re not the lovey-dovey type anyway, we like to have a laugh and we work well together.”
Ibiza Beach Holiday and a Rival’s Statement
Further evidence of their celebratory travels emerged from Ibiza, where the couple has often vacationed with friends. Coleen showcased her tan in a vibrant pink and blue bikini on the beach, accessorized with a matching mini-skirt and a loose shirt. Wayne was also seen enjoying the holiday spirit, sporting a bold zig-zag print shirt and coordinating shorts, while keeping cool with a baseball cap and sunglasses.
This period of celebration for Coleen coincides with a public statement made by Rebekah Vardy. On Thursday night, Vardy posted a message on Instagram regarding reclaiming her voice following criticism of her new reality television show. She expressed a sentiment of not being “willing to let others define her” and that “what was meant to break her instead revealed her strength.” While not explicitly referencing specific situations, her statement follows years dominated by the high-profile libel case between Vardy and Coleen Rooney, a case Vardy ultimately lost.
In her statement, Vardy elaborated: “For so long I’ve stood back and allowed people to tear me down, create false narratives about who I am and tell a version of my story that was never mine. I’ve stayed silent while assumptions were made, judgements were passed and misconceptions were spread. I know what I endured I know the toll it took and I know the strength it required to keep moving forward. I’m no longer willing to let others define me. I know who I am what I’ve lived through and the values I stand for. Moving forward I choose to speak for myself, stand in my truth and leave behind the weight of opinions that were never rooted in reality. What was meant to break me instead revealed my strength. My story belongs to me and I’m taking it back.”
Vardy’s statement was issued shortly after her new ITV reality show received a series of lukewarm reviews from critics. During the three-part series, Rebekah Vardy indicated that “hell will freeze over” before she apologizes to Coleen Rooney, and the program reportedly offers minimal details about the widely publicized “Wagatha Christie” libel case.
