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Why Holly Robinson Peete’s Husband Rodney Feels Like The Luckiest Guy In the World

Why Holly Robinson Peete’s Husband Rodney Feels Like The Luckiest Guy In the World
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By Brittney Oliver · Updated October 23, 2020
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Former NFL star Rodney Peete was excited to shout from the rooftops that he feels like the luckiest man in the world to be married to his wife of 23 years, actress Holly Robinson Peete.

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The actress turned 54 today and Peete wants the world to know that he knows he chose well. The couple are celebrating Peete’s special day together with their children in Germany. Rodney took some time to share exactly why he feels so lucky with an Instagram post featuring highlights from their past trips together. “Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Wife @hollyrpeete !!! Not only does She keep getting more incredible every year, she makes those around her better!” he shared.

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Holly decided to bring in her 54th birthday in Germany during a trip to visit her daughter who is studying abroad in Berlin.

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The Peetes have been happily married for 23 years. They tied the knot on June 10th 1995 and have four beautiful children together: Twins Ryan Elizabeth Peete and Rodney Peete Jr., 20, Robinson James Peete 16, and Roman Peete, 13.

Happy Birthday, Holly!