Lainey Wilson to Make Feature Film Debut in Colleen Hoover's ‘Reminders of Him'
Lainey Wilson is set to make her feature film debut in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel Reminders of Him. The story follows a young mother returning to her hometown after serving time in prison for a tragic mistake. While it's unclear what role Lainey will play, some outlets suggest she may star as the main character, Kenna Rowan.
Production for the film is already underway and is expected to wrap up by the end of June. Reminders of Him is slated for release in theaters on February 13, 2026, the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Lainey will be celebrating with her fiancé, Devlin 'Duck' Hodges, a retired NFL quarterback turned real estate agent. The couple got engaged in February 2025 at the George Jones estate, where Duck arranged a romantic setting with candles, flowers, and framed photos. They had dated for two years, mostly in private, but Lainey shared the entire engagement experience on TikTok, calling it 'perfect.'
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Looking ahead, Lainey is currently on tour with dates across the U.S. and Canada into the fall. Her latest album, Whirlwind, is set to be re-released as a deluxe edition with additional songs in August.
As for their wedding day, no official plans or dates have been announced yet, but sources say it will be very simple.
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