Ron Howard's wife Cheryl narrowly escaped a disaster at her 71st birthday celebration when her hair went up in flames while she blew out the candles on her cake.
- January 1, 2025
AceShowbiz - Ron Howard's wife, Cheryl, had a close call at her birthday party when her hair caught fire while blowing out the candles on her cake. The incident was captured on camera by Ron, who shared the video on Instagram.
In the video, Cheryl leans in to blow out the candles when her hair momentarily ignites. She quickly jumps back and yelps while her family members rush to her aid.
Despite the initial scare, the situation quickly turned humorous. Ron can be heard saying, "It burnt her hair a little bit," while Cheryl laughs and asks, "Can you believe that? Did you get it on camera?"
As more family members gather around to check on Cheryl, some begin laughing and comforting the children in the room. Ron claps and chuckles as the camera pans around to show the assembled family.
"Nearly had a serious mishap at Cheryl's family b-day party last night," Ron wrote in the Instagram caption. "Whew! #AllsWellThatEndsWell and wishing all a safe and wonderful holiday and 2025."
The video garnered hilarious reactions from fans, who praised Cheryl's composure and joked about her fiery personality. Some even poked fun at Ron for laughing at the situation.
Ron and Cheryl have been married since 1975 and share four adult children: Bryce Dallas Howard, Jocelyn, Paige, and Reed. Paige commented on the video, expressing her love for her mother and her relief that she was okay.
Responding to a follower's question, Ron explained that "Ama" on Cheryl's cake was her family nickname for "Grandmother."
