Dick Van Dyke Prepares for His 100th Birthday: A Story of Love and Career
12 december 2025 в 22:37
It’s no secret that actor Dick Van Dyke is one of Hollywood’s longest-living legends, with a career spanning over seven decades. As he approaches his 100th birthday, the Emmy-winning star’s influence on film and television remains undeniable. He rose to fame with his role in «Mary Poppins» alongside Julie Andrews and became a television icon by creating and starring in «The Dick Van Dyke Show», - which aired from 1961 to 1966 and later returned in the early 1970s as «The New Dick Van Dyke Show».
Off-screen, Van Dyke often spends time with his wife, Arlene Silver, 54, whom he married later in life. Learn more about his marriage to Arlene, his first wife, and his personal life below.
Originally from Missouri, Dick began dating Arlene after their first meeting at the SAG Awards in 2006, PEOPLE reports. However, before they said their «I do’s», - Arlene was actively working as a makeup artist in Hollywood. That’s how they met, and soon after, Dick started inviting Arlene to more events. Later, in 2013, she spoke fondly of her husband in an interview with the Huffington Post: «We take very good care of each other. But I am very aware that I have a national treasure in my hands», - she said at the time.
Arlene is not only a makeup artist but also has a beautiful singing voice, just like her long-awaited love. Dick loves Arlene’s singing so much that he often shares it on his Instagram, such as on June 7, 2021. «Blue Skies by Arlene and Ella during the commercial breaks of the @kennedycenter broadcast, Mrs. @bijoubox sang a little with @firstladyofsong @spotify», - he captioned the sweet clip.
Arlene and Dick got married about six years after their meeting in 2012. The blonde enthusiastically shared memories of their wedding anniversary in a romantic Instagram post on March 2, 2019: «Four decades and seven years ago, Mr. @official_dick_van_dyke and I took a 'leap' of faith and began a life together filled with laughter, music, dancing, kindness, positivity, and joy. I love you so much it hurts», - she captioned the charming photo.
The famous couple has also joked about their 46-year age difference, often poking fun at it. The «Diagnosis: Murder» star told Oprah Winfrey that Arlene is his «child bride» and that he had an «instinctive» desire to marry her. «I never approached a strange woman in my life», - he said about meeting his wife, «and for some reason, I had an instinct». The charming couple appeared on the red carpet at the premiere of «Mary Poppins Returns» in 2018, and Arlene captured the moment on Instagram: «Disneybounding with my baby @official_dick_van_dyke at the premiere of 'Mary Poppins Returns'!! Can you spot all the Poppins details?» she captioned the photos.
Before marrying Arlene, Dick was married to Margie Willett. The former couple wed in 1948 and remained happily in love until their divorce 36 years later. Although not much is known about Margie, Dick and she had four children together. His adult children are Barry, Christian, Carrie Beth, and Stacey. In a 2013 interview with PEOPLE, the talented singer joked about how his children accepted Arlene into the family: «My grandchildren call her Grandma. My four kids just adore her», - he said at the time. Dick and Arlene now live in his home in Malibu and spend their free time dancing and singing together
Off-screen, Van Dyke often spends time with his wife, Arlene Silver, 54, whom he married later in life. Learn more about his marriage to Arlene, his first wife, and his personal life below.
Originally from Missouri, Dick began dating Arlene after their first meeting at the SAG Awards in 2006, PEOPLE reports. However, before they said their «I do’s», - Arlene was actively working as a makeup artist in Hollywood. That’s how they met, and soon after, Dick started inviting Arlene to more events. Later, in 2013, she spoke fondly of her husband in an interview with the Huffington Post: «We take very good care of each other. But I am very aware that I have a national treasure in my hands», - she said at the time.
Arlene is not only a makeup artist but also has a beautiful singing voice, just like her long-awaited love. Dick loves Arlene’s singing so much that he often shares it on his Instagram, such as on June 7, 2021. «Blue Skies by Arlene and Ella during the commercial breaks of the @kennedycenter broadcast, Mrs. @bijoubox sang a little with @firstladyofsong @spotify», - he captioned the sweet clip.
Arlene and Dick got married about six years after their meeting in 2012. The blonde enthusiastically shared memories of their wedding anniversary in a romantic Instagram post on March 2, 2019: «Four decades and seven years ago, Mr. @official_dick_van_dyke and I took a 'leap' of faith and began a life together filled with laughter, music, dancing, kindness, positivity, and joy. I love you so much it hurts», - she captioned the charming photo.
The famous couple has also joked about their 46-year age difference, often poking fun at it. The «Diagnosis: Murder» star told Oprah Winfrey that Arlene is his «child bride» and that he had an «instinctive» desire to marry her. «I never approached a strange woman in my life», - he said about meeting his wife, «and for some reason, I had an instinct». The charming couple appeared on the red carpet at the premiere of «Mary Poppins Returns» in 2018, and Arlene captured the moment on Instagram: «Disneybounding with my baby @official_dick_van_dyke at the premiere of 'Mary Poppins Returns'!! Can you spot all the Poppins details?» she captioned the photos.
Before marrying Arlene, Dick was married to Margie Willett. The former couple wed in 1948 and remained happily in love until their divorce 36 years later. Although not much is known about Margie, Dick and she had four children together. His adult children are Barry, Christian, Carrie Beth, and Stacey. In a 2013 interview with PEOPLE, the talented singer joked about how his children accepted Arlene into the family: «My grandchildren call her Grandma. My four kids just adore her», - he said at the time. Dick and Arlene now live in his home in Malibu and spend their free time dancing and singing together
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