It’s an extra special, celebratory weekend for Mark Wahlberg and his family.
On Saturday, March 21, the Ted actor’s son Michael officially bid farewell to his teenage years, and rang in his 20th trip around the sun.
In addition to the birthday boy, the former rapper and his wife Rhea Durham, to whom he’s been married since 2009, are also parents to Ella, 22, Brendan, 17, and Grace, 16.
In honor of Michael’s special day, Rhea took to Instagram and shared a sweet family photo featuring her three younger kids and Mark.
Michael appears sitting down, sporting a Red Sox cap, and behind him are his mom, dad, younger sister, and younger brother, who is towering over all of them.
“20?!?! We love you more than the [sun, moon, stars]. Happy Birthday Michael,” Rhea wrote in her caption, and fans were quick to take to the comments section under the post and extend their congratulations.
“What a precious blessed family! Happy Birthday!!” one wrote, as others followed suit with: “Happy Birthday to Michael. 20. Time flew by for you didn’t it?” and: “Happy Birthday to your handsome son! You guys are a beautiful family! You can feel your closeness and love! God bless!” as well as: “Have a blessed awesome birthday Michael, with your beautiful family!”
Mark and his family are based in Las Vegas. Grace is an avid equestrian whose parents often share glimpses of her competitions, but little is known about the couple’s sons and whether their eldest, who could be a junior in college, is currently in university.
Their eldest daughter Ella, meanwhile, is a student at Clemson in South Carolina. “She’s just so happy there,” Mark said in 2023 speaking with TODAY, adding: “She’s really thriving so I understand. Obviously, it’s more difficult for moms, because when you have a child, your own existence revolves around taking care and nurturing this child and helping them grow. But you’re giving life and they go off and do their thing, and hopefully, they come back and spend time with you.”
© GettyThe Wahlberg-Durham family has been living in Las Vegas since 2022, and have gushed about the decision. Mark, opening up about leaving Los Angeles during an appearance on TODAY in 2023, noted: “You have Las Vegas, and people think automatically, ‘Oh, the Strip.’ But [in] Nevada, there are wonderful communities.”
© Getty ImagesThough he admitted to missing California and its weather, he added that the kids “are thriving” in their new hometown, and further shared: “I live in a wonderful community that’s really faith-based, great schools. There’s much more to Las Vegas than the Strip.”
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