Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire share a friendship that has stood the test of time, rooted in mutual admiration and support. The two stars, known for their roles on Happy’s Place and various Reba reunions, often express their deep bond and love for one another.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2024, McEntire called Peterman one of her “best friends” and expressed her lasting affection, saying, “I will always love her forever and ever.” Peterman echoed similar sentiments, describing the country legend as feeling “like coming home” to her.
The duo’s friendship goes beyond the public eye. Peterman explained that in their industry, many relationships are superficial, with people sharing only the good moments. But she knew her bond with McEntire was special when they began to confide in each other about real-life matters. “I know she’s got my back,” Peterman said. “Whether we ever work together again, she is on my side always, and she knows I’m [on] hers.”
Their close friendship is often reflected in their playful moments together, such as when they burst into an a cappella version of “I’m a Survivor.” Despite their physical differences—Peterman being a blonde from Minnesota and McEntire being a famous redhead—the two share a unique connection that fans love to see.
In a 2020 Instagram post, Peterman delighted fans by sharing a selfie with McEntire. In the photo, Peterman wore a red wig styled with McEntire’s signature bangs and flippy layers. She jokingly captioned it, “One of us is wearing a wig.” Fans were quick to praise Peterman’s redhead look. One commenter wrote, “You look good as a redhead!” Another added, “That wig looks amazing on you!”
This wasn’t the first time Peterman played with her look to resemble McEntire. In a 2003 Reba episode titled “Seeing Red,” Peterman surprised her co-star by appearing with red hair and bangs, mimicking McEntire’s iconic style. Peterman shared the moment on TikTok, reminiscing, “I had the most fun doing this scene!!” McEntire later shared her fondness for the moment, admitting that she was “a little jealous” Peterman could look great as both a blonde and a redhead.
While McEntire has occasionally sported a strawberry blonde shade, she has never fully embraced the bright blonde look like Peterman. However, McEntire is no stranger to bold hair changes. In an interview with Glamour, McEntire recalled the freedom she felt when she chopped her hair short in the ‘90s. “It was freeing,” she said, adding that it gave people “something else to talk about” at the time.
Through their long-standing friendship, Peterman and McEntire continue to be a beloved duo, and fans are here for all their fun and heartwarming moments.
