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The Sad Truth About Blue Bloods Star Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg may be best known for being a part of the boy band New Kids on the Block. The older brother of actor Mark Wahlberg, Donnie rose to fame with the group in the late ’80s, becoming a heartthrob for women all over the world. In the years that followed, Wahlberg toured the world and eventually broke into acting, signing on for a few small roles in ’90s movies like “Ransom” and “The Sixth Sense.” In 2010, he landed a recurring role as Danny Reagan in “Blue Bloods” — a role he still portrays in 2024.
Donnie Wahlberg and his brothers were extremely close to their mom, Alma Wahlberg. It’s clear that Alma was the matriarch of the Wahlberg family in every sense of the word. Fans across the globe also loved Mama Wahlberg, many getting to know her thanks to her time on the reality show, “Wahlburgers,” which aired from 2014 to 2019. In the years that followed, Alma went on to battle dementia and in 2020, Donnie provided an update on his mom’s health. “During my visit, she didn’t remember much, and was often confused, but somehow she was still Alma,” he captioned an Instagram photo. He also took a moment to thank fans for their love and support as he went through the challenging time with his family.
In April 2021, Alma died at the age of 78. Donnie penned a lengthy Instagram tribute to his mom following her death. “It’s time to rest peacefully, mom. I love you, miss you, thank you, and will celebrate you, today and always,” he wrote in part. In the time since Alma’s passing, Donnie has paid tribute to her on various occasions. For example, in April 2022, he posted about the first anniversary of his mom’s death falling on Good Friday. “I know where she is. I know whom she is with, and I am certain that she watches over me — every moment,” he wrote on Instagram.
Donnie Wahlberg Went Through A Divorce In 2008
Donnie Wahlberg married Kim Fey in August 1999. The two spent a good chunk of their lives together and went on to have two sons, but their love didn’t stand the test of time. In 2008, they both filed for divorce and listed “irreconcilable differences” in their respective court filings. Fey requested primary custody of their two kids as well as money to cover her attorney fees.
The former couple settled out of court and the divorce was finalized almost two years later. While the details of the settlement aren’t clear, a rep for Wahlberg told the outlet that the two were amicable despite the split. “The couple has been separated for some time now and remain friends,” the rep said.
Wahlberg would spend the next several years of his life single. It wasn’t until 2013 that he went public with fellow actor Jenny McCarthy, whom he had met during an appearance on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live”. The two married a year later. “As a little girl, you dream of Prince Charming, and you always get disappointed because no one meets the expectations, but he has surpassed it by far,” McCarthy said of Donnie at their wedding celebration, according to People.
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