Mark Wahlberg and Wife Celebrate Rhea Durham’s 47th Birthday with Kids in Lavish Idaho Getaway
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Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham recently gathered with their family for a special celebration to mark the Victoria’s Secret model’s 47th birthday on July 1. The intimate, yet lavish, party brought together the couple and three of their children at the picturesque Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club in Idaho.
The Wahlbergs, married since 2009 after nearly a decade of dating, share four children: daughters Ella, 21, and Grace, 15, along with sons Michael, 19, and Brendan, 16. Ella, currently attending Clemson University in South Carolina, was notably absent from the birthday festivities, likely due to her college commitments.
Rhea shared glimpses of the celebration on Instagram, posting a heartfelt message: “Thank you to my beautiful family for an amazing birthday. I love each and every one of you, even the ones that couldn’t be here. Letttsss gooooo 47!” She also showcased a stunning white frilled crop top paired with a pleated maxi skirt, alongside photos of a beautifully decorated purple birthday cake, floral arrangements, and an elegantly set dinner table adorned with purple balloons.
Mark chimed in on the posts with affectionate heart emojis, while Michael’s girlfriend Sunni Gaines called the event “Soo perfect.” Fans flooded the comments with birthday wishes, praising Rhea’s timeless beauty and celebrating the family’s joyful gathering.
The celebration came nearly a year after the Wahlbergs’ relocation from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a move aimed at providing more space and opportunities for the family’s diverse interests. Mark shared with E! News that the new environment has been a boon for their lifestyle and careers. “Everybody is thriving there, it’s been great,” he said, also expressing excitement about enjoying Vegas’s vibrant music and dining scenes.
In previous interviews, Wahlberg emphasized the family-focused reasons behind the move, highlighting his children’s athletic pursuits—his daughter’s equestrian interests, his son’s basketball, and another son’s golf—as motivators for seeking a fresh start outside California.
“We came here to just kind of give ourselves a new look, a fresh start for the kids, and there’s [a] lot of opportunity here. I’m really excited about the future,” Wahlberg shared.
With this heartfelt birthday celebration and a renewed family focus, the Wahlbergs continue to show that their bond and support for one another remain at the center of their lives—no matter where the journey takes them.
