Why LeAnn Rimes Felt Like a ‘Target’ Amid Eddie Cibrian Affair Scandal
- LeAnn Rimes discusses feeling like a ‘target’ amid scandal.
- Rimes was married to Dean Sheremet when she met Cibrian.
- Eddie Cibrian was married to Brandi Glanville at the time of the affair.
- Rimes believes anger towards her was a projection of others’ pain.
- The couple has been married for 14 years now, celebrating their love.
- Rimes reflects on motherhood and celebrates her son’s graduation.
A Chaotic Love Story with Public Scrutiny
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian’s relationship has been quite the rollercoaster ride, surviving the highs and lows of a public scandal unlike any other. You see, they clicked while filming the Lifetime movie ‘Northern Lights’ back in 2008, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. At that time, Rimes was wed to Dean Sheremet and Cibrian was married to Brandi Glanville, the star of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’, which really turned up the heat on their affair.
Navigating the Aftermath of Scandal
In an eye-opening interview, Rimes revealed her feelings about being thrust into scandalous limelight, stating she ended up as a target for public ire. “I’ve been on both sides of that coin — I’ve been cheated on, too, so I know that feeling,” she explained. With so many women hurling blame her way, she learned a thing or two about the collective anger that can engulf situations like hers, admitting, “I was a target that was just easily projected upon.” Couple that with Glanville’s TV presence, and you’ve got a recipe for a media frenzy.
From Scandal to Celebration
Fast forward fourteen years, and Rimes and Cibrian are happily married. Recently, they celebrated this milestone and, well, what better way to mark it than with graduation pictures of Jake, their 18-year-old son? He’s not the only one either, their eldest, Mason, is now 22. Rimes took a moment to reflect on all the drama of their past, acknowledging her own missteps: “I know what I’m responsible for in the situation and making amends for that, but you know, the world’s pain is not mine to carry,” she pointed out, releasing a sigh of peace after all those years of turmoil.
LeAnn Rimes, once ensnared in a world of accusations and resentment due to her relationship with Eddie Cibrian, has emerged wiser and more focused. Reflecting on her past, she recognised the complexities of emotions involved in such affairs and the importance of not carrying the collective pain of others. Today, with their long-lasting marriage and a thriving family, they seem to have found a silver lining among the chaos.
