Wahlberg made a rare appearance with three of his children and wife on the red carpet of his new film, 'The Union,' with Halle Berry
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Mark Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, have been married 14 years.
Mark Wahlberg is giving men some tips on how to woo a lady, sharing how he previously scored points with his longtime wife, Rhea Durham.
During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," guest host Jeff Goldblum asked Wahlberg about a tattoo on his ring finger.
"That's my wife's name — in case I'm not wearing my ring or I'm working," the Massachusetts native explained.
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Mark Wahlberg says his only remaining tattoo is one with his wife's name. (Rhea Wahlberg Instagram)
"I got this on Valentine's Day one year. [Rhea] said, ‘That’s the nicest thing you've ever done!' I said, ‘Well, can I have back the expensive jewelry? And we’ll just get you one of these too?'" he joked.
Wahlberg and his model wife married in 2009. They share four children together.
Mark Wahlberg married model Rhea Durham in 2009. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
"I got this on Valentine's Day one year. [Rhea] said, ‘That’s the nicest thing you've ever done!' I said, ‘Well, can I have back the expensive jewelry? And we’ll just get you one of these too?'"
— Mark Wahlberg
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The actor explained that Rhea's name was the only tattoo left on his body; he'd spent five years removing the rest.
"[It's] terribly painful. They promise you that it's very quick. A couple of visits," the 53-year-old explained. "It's like hot bacon grease getting flicked on you over and over and over again."
Mark Wahlberg brought his wife and three of his four children to the premiere of his Netflix film, "The Union," in Hollywood Monday. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
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Wahlberg was on the late-night show to promote his new film, "The Union," with Halle Berry. On Monday, he and his wife, along with three of their children, stepped out on the red carpet for a rare public outing.
Wahlberg and his wife beamed on the carpet with sons Brendan and Michael and their youngest daughter, Grace. Michael's girlfriend, Sunni, was also in attendance.
The couple's oldest child, Ella, is enrolled at Clemson University.
Mark Wahlberg is pictured with (L-R) son Brendan, daughter Grace, wife Rhea, son Michael and Michael's girlfriend, Sunni. (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
Wahlberg recently told Fox News Digital he and co-star Berry are "super close."
"We both [have] really humble beginnings, worked very hard to get to where we are. We have a lot in common, and we enjoy each other’s company," Wahlberg explained.
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The movie premieres on Netflix Aug. 16.
Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer. Story tips can be sent to
