Actor, comedian, dancer and singer Dick Van Dyke is now 95 years old. But despite his age, apparently Dick has managed to maintain his dance moves and his charm because 9 years ago he put a ring on the finger of Arlene Silver, who is 46 years younger than him. The couple says they have a fairytale-like marriage.
Before Arlene met Dick, she was a makeup artist at the SAG Awards, but all she did was behind the scenes. However, a few years later she appeared on the red carpet in a beautiful dress and with the guest of honor, her future husband, Dick. Like in a fairy tale.
But that is not all that makes their relationship special. They love and care a lot for each other, and even though Dick is almost 96 years old, that doesn’t stop him from dancing and singing along with his wife every day.
What is the history?
They started as friends when they first met in 2006. Dick had never spoken to someone he did not know at all about anything, but when he saw Arlene, he went to say 'hello'. Arlene did not know that Dick had such a successful career and at the time, she had not seen any of his shows, not even Mary Poppins.
A few months after they met, Dick hired Arlene to be a makeup artist in some of his Hallmark films. Despite their age gap, they immediately had a good chemistry as friends. But it was not long before romance was born. Once they realized they were destined for each other, they said "Yes" in 2012.
Has the big age difference prevented them?
Over the years, Dick and Arlene became inseparable. And for them, the age difference was never a problem.
"I'm emotionally immature and Arlene is very smart about her age, so we meet somewhere in the middle. She has given me a third life."
Arlene had never been married before, and none of her previous relationships had worked.
In her words, she had to go through a lot of "frogs to get her prince".
"He is a perfect human being, but he is also a perfect partner. He makes me feel like I can do anything. He is my biggest fan. He just believes in me."
Source: Huff Post, Bright Side
