The pair had a fateful first meeting in 2000 at a dinner party, where Beth happened to be on a date with someone else. However, she and Howard immediately hit it off and began dating shortly after.
At the time, Howard had recently separated from his ex-wife, Alison Berns, with whom he shares three daughters: Emily Beth, Debra Jennifer and Ashley Jade. The exes eventually finalized their divorce in 2001
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Howard and Beth went on to tie the knot in 2008 after eight years together. Now, over two decades later, their relationship is still going strong and the couple spends their days rescuing animals.
“We just really like each other at the end of the day,” Beth told PEOPLE in 2017 of the secret to their long-lasting marriage. “It’s like a slumber party every night. He’s an incredible husband and a great friend. He’s so sensitive … so quiet and shy off the air if you can believe it.”
From rescuing various pets together to renewing their vows, here’s a complete timeline of Howard Stern and Beth Stern’s relationship.