Fifteen years after their relationship first made headlines for all the wrong reasons, LeAnn Rimes says life with Eddie Cibrian looks very different today.
In an interview with E! News, Rimes opened up about how time has reshaped their dynamic, describing their current chapter as far more grounded than it was at the start.
“Everything’s easier,” she said, reflecting on their marriage. After more than a decade together, the singer explained that the chaos that once surrounded them has been replaced with stability.
The couple’s relationship dates back to 2009, when they met while filming the Lifetime movie Northern Lights. At the time, both were married—Rimes to Dean Sheremet and Cibrian to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville. Their involvement quickly became tabloid fodder, fueled by initial denials and a highly public fallout that included years of tension with Cibrian’s ex-wife.
Rimes has previously acknowledged the damage caused during that period. In a 2005 interview with People, she said, “I take responsibility for everything I’ve done. I hate that people got hurt. But I don’t regret the outcome.”
She also admitted the situation was emotionally driven, adding that her previous marriage “was out of balance.”
Despite the rocky start, Rimes and Cibrian moved forward, finalizing their respective divorces before marrying in 2011. Now, more than a decade into their marriage, Rimes says they’ve grown into a rhythm that works.
“We’ve been through so much together,” she told E! News. “Now our boys… are grown boys. And to help raise his sons—we have a very calm life, which is wonderful.”
She emphasized that their relationship has evolved over time, noting that they “know each other so well” and prioritize each other above everything else.
That sense of connection has also influenced Rimes creatively. Her original song “Wild Things Run,” featured in her TV series 9-1-1 Nashville, draws in part from her real-life relationship.
“That was definitely a piece of Eddie and me,” she explained, adding that the emotional push and pull in the song mirrors aspects of their journey.
Rimes also highlighted the lighter side of their bond. “We love being around each other. We laugh a lot. And he’s just a good guy,” she said.