Dick Van Dyke Feared Fans Would Think Wife Was a ‘Gold Digger’ – He Enjoys Singing & Dancing with Her at Home

Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver | Dick Van Dyke | Source: Getty Images | instagram.com/official_dick_van_dyke

Dick Van Dyke went through many difficult times in his life. He lost two of his most important female friends to cancer only one year apart. But, years later, the actor seems to be happy as he is happily married. Here are details about his romantic relationships.

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”Star Dick Van Dyke has had a long and successful career in entertainment. He is an actor, singer, dancer and comedian. His numerous awards show that he is one of Hollywood’s most talented stars.

Dick continues to live his best life away from the spotlight as a father and husband. He is happily married with Arlene Silver and their love has endured for many years.

Dick Van Dyke arrives at the debut of the Southern California location of Michael Feinstein's new supper club Feinstein's at Vitello's on June 13, 2019, in Studio City, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dick Van Dyke arrives in Studio City at the opening of the Southern California branch of Michael Feinstein’s new supperclub Feinstein’s @ Vitello’s. It took place on June 13, 2019 in Studio City.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

Silver was not an actor in Dick’s first marriage. Although Willett and Dick had been raised together in an Illinois small town, their love story began in 1945.

The actor was just 20 years old and had no income. They dated for three more years before they tied the knot on ABC’s “The Bachelor.” “Bride and Groom”1948

After Willet and Dick were married, they would have four children, Christian Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke and Stacy Van Dyke and Carrie Van Dyke. For the next two years, the sextet lived happy together as one family for the following few years.

Dick Van Dyke arrives at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Dick Van Dyke arrives to the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, January 6, 2019.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

But things started to change after Dick began confiding in Michelle Triola (his agent’s secretary) about his struggles and Willetts’ drug addiction.

They became closer and began to fall in love. 1976Willett was devastated when Dick revealed to his wife his affair with Triola.

Dick Van Dyke attends the Premiere Of Disney's 'Mary Poppins Returns' at El Capitan Theatre on November 29, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dick Van Dyke attended the Premiere Of Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns at El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles, California on November 29, 2018. Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

His infidelity was a major factor in his marriage’s end. After 36 years together, Dick and Willett divorced in 1984. The Hollywood legend continued his romance with Triola after his marriage to Willett ended in divorce.

To the “Mary Poppins”Triola was a star “smart and feisty,”Like Willett. They were in love for many years and Triola and Dick discussed getting married and being together forever.

Dick Van Dyke arrives at the 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 27, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dick Van Dyke arrives at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California for the 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

However, the big day for the couple never arrived until Triola’s tragic passing. She Was diagnosedAfter being diagnosed with lung cancer, she was eventually diagnosed in 2009 and died in the same year.

Dick Van Dyke Finds Love Again

Dick died after a failed marriage, and his longtime lover was killed. Never thought of it!He would find his love again. But, his life was not as planned and he fell in love again with Arlene Silver, a Makeup Artist.

He plans to continue acting for the next 100 years, thanks to Silver’s love and support. He is currently waiting for his next role as entertainment icon.

Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver attend the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on May 21, 2021, in Washington, DC. | Source: Getty Images

Arlene and Dick Van Dyke attended the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors held at The Kennedy Center on May 21st 2021 in Washington, DC.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

In 1989, the pair met for the first time. 2007At the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Dick attended the event to present Julie Andrews, his co-star, with a lifetime achievement Award. Silver was there as a makeup artist.

In a coincidental coincidence, she was responsible for Dick’s make-up on that evening. While powdering Dick’s hair, they had a lively conversation. They became a couple and would soon start dating.

Silver, 46 years younger than the actor was, cared less about what other people thought and more about Dick, whom she considered wonderful and perfect.

Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver attend the premiere of Disney's 'Mary Poppins Returns' at El Capitan Theatre on November 29, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke attend the premiere of Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns at El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles, California on November 29, 2018.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

Silver’s undying love for Dick didn’t stop the showbiz icon from causing problems in the public’s eyes about the makeup artist and their relationship.

In a March 2022 interview, “Diagnosis: Murder”Star said that he feared fans would view Silver as a gold digger. His Words(via New York Post).

“I thought there would be an outcry about a gold digger marrying an old man, but no one ever took that attitude.”

Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver arrive at the 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 27, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke arrive at The Beverly Hilton Hotel’s 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards on October 27, 2017.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

The couple, who began their relationship years ago, is proof that age doesn’t matter when it comes love. After everything Dick has gone through, Dick could not be happier to have a loving and beautiful woman beside him. Silver is a gift from God. According toThe comedian:

“She’s just delightful, great cook, and a woman of great patience. She’s given me a third life, and I’m tickled to death with it.”

Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver at the LA Premiere of "If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast" from HBO Documentaries on May 17, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke at the LA Premiere “If You’re Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast”From HBO Documentaries, May 17, 2017, Beverly Hills, California.Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

Silver is a significant part of Dick’s daily life as well as the lives of his children and grandchildren. The makeup artist was once Share a photoShe poses with her husband’s grandkids and children. It was beautiful.

Silver became legally a part their lives in 2012 when she married Dick. The couple are still together ten years later and won’t be parted soon.

Silver was not always in love with her husband, despite their apparent closeness. Silver once Confession.

“I thought… ‘There’s no way that this could ever work.”

It worked out for them. Dick and Silver will have celebrated 11 years of marital bliss in February 2023. They will be there for each other until that time and beyond.

In Dick Van Dyke’s Most Recent Years

Silver may be 96, but Dick isn’t that old. Huffpost chatted with her about how she and Dick live happily together and enjoy dancing and singing together.

Silver hopes to make her husband happy, in general. According toThe makeup artist

“I do my best to take care of him and make him happy. I just think me being here is making him happy. I cook for him, and I love taking care of him.”

Dick is not planning to change his mind. quittingActing, even though he is in his 90s. With the love and support of Silver, he hopes to live to 100 years. He is currently waiting for his next role as entertainment icon.

Latest News

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here