LeAnn Rimes Opens Up About Affair With Eddie Cibrian

Rimes split with her husband Dean Sheremet last year, shortly after the news broke that she was seeing co-star Eddie Cibrian. Cibrian and Rimes have since moved in together, allowing her to get accustomed to another role: helping with Cibrian’s two children Mason and Jake who she says she loves to cook for.

Though the road ahead looks clear and sunny, Rimes confessed that her divorce- and the negative media fallout surrounding it- took its toll.

“Sometimes I felt so depressed I didn’t want to get out of bed, so just getting to the gym—even for a few minutes—was a big accomplishment. It really did make me feel better and kind of saved me. It gave me a bit of sanity. Even now, on days when I’m really frustrated, I’ll walk into the gym and say to my trainer, ‘We’re boxing today. For an hour. I need to hit things.’”

Though Cibrian’s toned physique has always been much-admired, Rimes revealed that when it comes to exercising, she rules the roost!

“He’s going to kill me for saying this, but when I ask him to work out with me, he always says no. And when I ask why, he says, ‘Because your workouts are too hard.’ And he’s right: I’m serious about my exercise. I don’t just doodle around.”

For now, Rimes is coming to terms with the repercussions of her past decisions and is at a place in her life where she can learn from the experience and move on.

“My relationship with Dean was great, but ultimately it wasn’t a fulfilling marriage for either of us. We got married so young: I was 19 and he was 21, so as we got older, we grew apart,” Rimes explained.

“I understand why people are disappointed in me, especially since I grew up as America’s sweetheart. I think any relationship is hard to get out of, and I don’t think the way I did it was right. I truly believe there are lessons in it for me to learn. Cultivating strength from rough situations is the most important thing. After going through this, I know I can face anything.”