Donnie Wahlberg, the former boy band heartthrob turned Blue Bloods star, has kept certain aspects of his private life under wraps. But we’re uncovering the details of his divorce and his journey to marital bliss with Jenny McCarthy.

Donnie Wahlberg’s Divorce: A Look Back

Donnie Wahlberg is currently married to Jenny McCarthy, and their relationship seems rock-solid. However, their journey to happiness wasn’t straightforward. Both Jenny and Donnie have weathered divorces in the past.

Donnie’s first marriage was to Kim Fey in 1999, with whom he has two children. Unfortunately, their union hit the rocks, and they decided to separate in 2008 due to “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce was finalized in 2010 after a contentious legal battle where Kim requested sole custody of their kids. The court files remain sealed, leaving the custody arrangement undisclosed.

Rumors swirled about the cause of their split, with many speculating that Donnie’s friendship with Canadian model Michelle Tomlinson played a role.

Love at Second Sight: Donnie and Jenny’s Journey

In 2012, fate intervened when Donnie and Jenny appeared on Andy Cohen’s Bravo talk show, Watch What Happens Live. Though they didn’t connect romantically at first, the seeds of their future relationship were planted.

“This was our first meeting at @bravoandy @bravowwhl — where Andy implored me to ask Jenny out,” Donnie recalled in an Instagram post. “I didn’t … however, we’d meet again a year later at her talk show @vh1 @jennymccarthy. And the rest, as they say, is history.”

Jenny also shared her side of the story, revealing that she gave Donnie her phone number during his appearance on her talk show—a bold move that she hadn’t made with any other guy. From there, their love story unfolded, leading to a blissful marriage.

Today, Donnie and Jenny reside in her native Illinois with their blended family when they’re not busy with work on either coast. With Blue Bloods wrapped up, Donnie is gearing up for a Boston-based spinoff. Through it all, Jenny remains steadfastly by his side, proving that their love story is one for the ages.