Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 Today — Celebrates With Wife Nearly 50 Years Younger
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke officially turns 100 years old today, and the icon is marking the milestone in the most Dick Van Dyke way possible — smiling, laughing, and celebrating alongside his wife Arlene Silver, who is nearly 50 years his junior.
The Mary Poppins and Dick Van Dyke Show star has somehow managed to reach a full century of life while still radiating joy, humor, and that signature twinkle in his eye. Meanwhile, social media is once again buzzing over his marriage, which continues to spark conversation every time his birthday rolls around.
A Love Story Folks Still Can’t Stop Talking About
Van Dyke, 100, married Silver, 53, back in 2012 after meeting her at the SAG Awards. At the time, plenty of people clutched their pearls over the age gap. Thirteen years later, the couple is still going strong, unbothered, moisturized, and minding their business.
Dick has previously said Arlene keeps him young, while Arlene has been clear that she married him for love, not headlines. And judging by how happy he looks every time she’s by his side, the math seems to be mathing just fine.
Still Standing. Still Smiling. Still Winning.
Reaching 100 years old is rare. Reaching 100 while still married, lucid, joyful, and adored by generations is almost unheard of. Dick Van Dyke is not just aging gracefully — he is aging triumphantly.
So today, we raise a glass to 100 years of laughs, tap dancing, iconic performances, and a love life that continues to keep the internet talking.
Happy 100th birthday, legend.