Sweet Facts About Ron Howard's Nearly 50-Year Marriage

Does the sizzle in a relationship that’s lasted decades begin to fade at some point? Of course it does in some cases, but not with Ron Howard. The director wrote about Cheryl Howard’s looks in a 2020 Instagram photo: “Love of my life looking mighty fine on her 67th birthday,” he captioned the post. “We always make some space during the holidays to make her slow down and celebrate. Happy Birthday, Babe.”

If anything, the pic shows that the “Parenthood” director still has the hots for his wife and he wanted everyone to know about it. But Ron wasn’t the only person to compliment his wife’s looks — some of his followers did, as well. Fans told him that Cheryl looked 47, not 67, and that she was nothing short of beautiful.

Paying attention in a marriage works both ways. The couple’s daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, told The Guardian in 2011, “One of the greatest pieces of advice I got from my mom was when she said, ‘Choose the marriage over the kids.’ … She said that when you’re spending your whole lives together, you must put a lot of work and attention into the marriage. That is what makes my parents really healthy, balanced individuals.”