Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s 17-Year Marriage: The Ups and Downs
As Coleen and Wayne Rooney prepare to celebrate their 17-year wedding anniversary, a source close to the couple has revealed that their marriage has "never been stronger." The power couple, who tied the knot on July 12, 2008, have had their fair share of ups and downs over the years, but according to the source, they’ve come out even stronger on the other side.
The Mirror reports that Wayne and Coleen Rooney have had a rollercoaster of a marriage, with public cheating scandals, brushes with the law, shock job losses, and the famous Wagatha Christie court battle with Rebekah Vardy. Despite all this, the couple, both 39, have remained united and are now stronger than ever.
A Love That Can’t Be Broken
The source told the Mirror: "They’ve had a lot of heartbreak and troubles. Wayne has put his hands up and apologised for his fair share of them but they’ve made it through it all – a lot of people thought they wouldn’t. The Wagatha court case was another drama but it actually brought them closer together. Wayne was so supportive and that really meant a lot to Coleen. At the moment, their marriage has never been better or stronger."
Coleen and Wayne were childhood sweethearts, meeting on their local Croxteth estate as young teens. Over the years, they’ve had to navigate some tough times, including allegations of Wayne having a threesome behind Coleen’s back when she was pregnant with their firstborn son, Kai, in 2009.
Weathering the Storms
In 2017, Wayne was charged with drink-driving after being pulled over by police with fellow party-goer Laura Simpson in the passenger seat beside him. Shortly after the arrest, Coleen took to Facebook to deliver a lengthy statement about her marriage, and declared defiantly she would be "fine on her own" with just her children.
However, she added: "But I don’t want to live like that. I want to try and continue our marriage and live as a family because that’s what I want to do. I know my own mind and it’s something I want to try and work on… Yes, it has been a s**t time."
The couple has continued to face challenges, including a recent video published on X that led to speculation about Wayne returning to his wayward ways. However, Wayne released a statement on Instagram defending himself against the rumours and denying any wrongdoing.
A Stronger Bond
According to the source, Coleen and Wayne’s bond remains strong, and they’re now in a great place as they approach their anniversary. "They’ve honestly been through so many ups and downs but Coleen has loved Wayne since she was 16. It’s a love that can’t be broken and they’re really happy to be celebrating their anniversary in such a great place."
The couple shares a brood of four boys together, and despite everything, they’ve managed to remain in love and strong after all these years. Coleen couldn’t be happier they’ve made it through and is now glad she always stuck with it.
A Positive Outlook
Coleen had her own positive moment in the spotlight when she was voted into second place on I’m A Celebrity. She was reportedly one of the series’ highest paid stars, and didn’t disappoint during her three weeks in the jungle. Viewers loved seeing a less polished and often hilarious version of the mum-of-four, who said afterwards she’d had "so many people coming up to me and saying that they understand my life."
Speaking on the Stick To Football podcast earlier this year, shortly after Wayne left his role as Plymouth manager, Coleen addressed the doubts about her marriage, saying, "People are so opinionated, but I’ve always thought that it’s my life, so let me get on with it – it’s got nothing to do with anyone else."
The Mirror reports that Coleen and Wayne will continue to weather the storms that come their way, but for now, they’re enjoying a strong and happy marriage.
