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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

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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Staring down #54 like...😏 Because it is officially September 18 in Germany 🇩🇪... Auf Gehts!! #IDontFearAnyAge 🎉🎉🎉 #VirgoWoman

A post shared by Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) on Sep 17, 2018 at 5:20pm PDT

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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Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Wife @hollyrpeete !!! Not only does She keep getting more incredible every year, she makes those around her better! #luckiestmanalive #aintnowomanliketheoneigot #meetthepeetes

A post shared by @rodneypeete9 (@rodneypeete9) on Sep 18, 2018 at 6:36am PDT

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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Having the best time in #berlin #Germany 🇩🇪❤️visiting @ryanepeete who is doing her Junior semester here documenting it all for #meetthepeetes @hallmarkchannel !!! Check out my IG story for more!!💞💞💞 Auf gehts!!!

A post shared by Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) on Sep 14, 2018 at 3:07am PDT

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Birthdays should be spent with #family! So...I’m spending mine traveling all day from Europe to get home! See you soon guys and Thank you Ryan for a great visit 💞🙏🏽🎂Thank you ALL for the sweet wishes. Having fun scrolling through them eyes 👀 🎁💯 #meetthepeetes 🎬🇩🇪

A post shared by Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) on Sep 18, 2018 at 4:08am PDT

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!

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