Coleen Rooney has spoken about the strength of her 24-year marriage to former England footballer Wayne Rooney, highlighting how the couple has navigated challenges together despite facing public scrutiny and past controversies. Married in 2008 when they were both teenagers, the couple has endured a series of media allegations, including claims of infidelity. One notable incident occurred in 2010, when The Sunday Mirror reported that Wayne was alleged to have had an affair with a sex worker while Coleen was pregnant with their first child, Kai. Though the couple later reconciled, it was later revealed that Wayne had reportedly paid £1,000 for a sexual encounter with the woman and another individual. Despite these issues, they continued their relationship and have since built a family together. In preparation for their upcoming Disney+ reality show, The Real Rooneys, Coleen shared her thoughts with OK! magazine on the longevity of their marriage. She noted that many people give up too easily on their relationships, but she and Wayne have always prioritized love and commitment. "We've still got feelings," she said, adding that they have "done well" in maintaining their bond despite the pressures of public life. Wayne also acknowledged that their relationship might face more difficult times in the future but expressed confidence in their ability to overcome them together. Another controversy arose in 2019 when Wayne was photographed entering a hotel in Vancouver with an unknown woman. He denied any wrongdoing, calling the situation a "smear" that was harmful to his family. Coleen addressed these past events during her appearance on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2024, where she noted that the public often wished for the couple to separate, even though their love has remained strong. She emphasized that they have always supported each other through tough times and have worked as a team. The Rooneys are parents to four sons: Kai, 16; Klay, 13; Kit, 10; and Cass, eight. Over the years, they have faced numerous public challenges, but their relationship has endured. Both Coleen and Wayne have expressed hopes for a future filled with family life as grandparents, showing that despite the ups and downs, their bond remains unshaken.