A Loving Tribute and a Thriving Partnership: The Rooneys' Enduring Journey
A Heartfelt Birthday Celebration for Wayne
Coleen Rooney marked her husband Wayne's 41st birthday with a warm Instagram message on Saturday. The cherished television personality, 40, and the celebrated Manchester United icon radiated happiness in a snapshot from their recent trip to Marrakesh.
Family Moments and Marrakesh Memories
“Happy Birthday @waynerooney... love you x,” Coleen penned alongside the picture. She further shared a video on her Instagram Story of Wayne extinguishing the candles on his birthday cake, followed by a delightful compilation of the former footballer with their children: Kai, 16, Klay, 13, Kit, ten, and Cass, eight.
Couple's Retreat After Reality Show Premiere
The couple had recently returned from their "beautiful few days away" in Marrakesh, enjoying some intimate time together without their four sons. This getaway followed the successful launch of their Disney+ series, 'The Real Rooneys,' which offers an unfiltered look into their family life.
Navigating Critical Acclaim and Public Reception
Coleen's reality series, which premiered last month on Disney+, provides an intimate portrayal of their daily routines with their sons. While Coleen herself enjoyed immense popularity on 'I'm A Celeb,' the family's reality show has received diverse reviews from critics.
Financial Triumphs and Expanding Ventures
The Daily Mail's Christopher Stevens, for instance, offered a scathing one-star critique, expressing strong disapproval over the show's failure to address Wayne's past transgressions or alcohol struggles. He lambasted the series for presenting a "vacuous, self-obsessed, intellectually numb, absurdly insulated from reality and just spectacularly tacky" image, likening it to a "hideous gilded brick barn" version of 'The Waltons.' Nevertheless, the show resonated with audiences, attracting 230,000 households in its inaugural week.
Coleen's Remarkable Earnings Surge
Reports also indicate a banner financial year for Coleen in 2025, with her earnings soaring to an impressive £2.4 million. This substantial increase covers the period when Coleen became a primary earner, participating in 'I'm A Celebrity' and launching her fashion line with Primark, while Wayne was dismissed from his managerial role at Plymouth Argyle. The financial records for CWR 2021, the company managing Coleen's earnings, show a significant leap from £580,779 in 2024.
From Jungle Success to Reality TV Stardom
Coleen's runner-up finish in the 2024 season of 'I'm A Celeb' earned her a reported £1.5 million, making her the highest-paid contestant in the show's history. She later revealed that the "love and support off the public" she experienced during the ITV series motivated her decision to embark on the family's reality show venture.
