Ron & Cheryl Howard

Ron Howard vowed his devotion to his wife Cheryl for nearly 50 years. Once the high school sweethearts met, they stayed together devotedly and faithfully for the rest of their lives. That kind of long-term love is uncommon, particularly among Hollywood couples. What’s odder is that when Cheryl met him, she didn’t seem impressed or starstruck by his acting investments as a child actor on The Andy Griffith Show. In fact, she had never seen the legendary TV comedy series before.

Ron and his bride met in Burbank, California’s John Burroughs High School. He wedded his high school beloved in 1975, and the couple has maintained their incredible love ever since. Ron feels himself a fortunate man for many reasons while reflecting on their unshakable romance. He doesn’t take for granted the life he’s built with Cheryl because they met and fell in love at such a young age.