Coleen Rooney Reflects on 24-Year Relationship with Wayne
Coleen Rooney has offered a candid update on her marriage to former footballer Wayne Rooney, admitting that their relationship has "obviously changed" over the years. The couple, who have been together since 2002 and married in 2008, share four sons: Kai, 16, Klay, 12, Kit, 10, and eight-year-old Cass.
Natural Evolution of a Long-Term Partnership
In an interview with The Times, Coleen, 39, explained that the changes in their marriage are a natural part of life. "Obviously it's changed with age and children coming on board and career changes," she said. "You have your ups and downs, you have things that happen in life. But I think being together from a young age, we know each other inside and out."
Coleen emphasized that despite external shifts, their core connection remains strong. "We’re a team. So no, I wouldn’t say we’ve changed. I would say things around us have changed," she added, highlighting the resilience of their bond forged from teenage years in Liverpool.
From Childhood Sweethearts to Public Figures
The Rooneys' relationship began when they were just 12 years old, growing up in the same area of Liverpool. Their lives transformed dramatically when Wayne scored his first Premier League goal for Everton at age 16, becoming the competition's youngest scorer at the time and thrusting them both into the spotlight.
Coleen acknowledged that their children will experience vastly different opportunities due to the family's high-profile status. Wayne, the former England striker, currently holds a two-year, £800,000 deal with the BBC after some unsuccessful managerial roles. Meanwhile, Coleen reportedly earned £1.5 million from her appearance on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, though she declined an offer to join Celebrity Traitors.
Personal Insights and Family Legacy
Coleen's recent activities include a meeting with King Charles at a reception honoring carers, a cause close to her heart. Her sister Rosie, who was adopted by Coleen's parents at age two, battled Rett Syndrome—a rare brain disorder affecting about one in 10,000 infant girls—until her death at 14 in 2013.
In her documentary, Coleen: The Real Wagatha Christie Story, released a decade after Rosie's passing, Coleen spoke lovingly about her sister. "She was the sister that I never thought I was going to have," she said. "She brought that little bit extra to the house. We fell in love with her."
This personal history underscores Coleen's commitment to charitable causes and adds depth to her public persona beyond the glamour of WAG life.
