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HGTV <\/a>star Erin Napier<\/a><\/strong>is wishing her husband and Home Town co-star, Ben Napier<\/a><\/strong>, a happy 42nd birthday.<\/p>\n In a September 24 Instagram post<\/a>, Erin shared several pictures of Ben at work, on vacation, and with their two daughters, Helen, 7, and Mae, 4. She paired the post with the song, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s time for a Ben Napier appreciation post because today is his 42nd birthday! I am the luckiest to belong to this giant of a man who makes every day feel like Christmas, who carries us all on his shoulders and also makes sexy faces for every wardrobe photo with me,” wrote Erin in the caption.<\/p>\n She also encouraged her fans to wish Ben a “Happy Birthday” if they come encounter with him.<\/p>\n “Tell him happy birthday if you see him!” continued Erin in the caption.<\/p>\n Several fans flocked to the post’s comments section to shower Ben with well-wishes for his birthday.<\/p>\n “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BEN!! You are such a joy to watch on TV with your precious wife. It\u2019s such a breath of fresh air. You\u2019re funny, you are soft-hearted, you\u2019re extremely talented, You love God and you love your family and it shows. Thank you and God bless you, Ben!! And please keep us laughing!” wrote a commenter. <\/a><\/p>\n “Happy Birthday Gentle Ben! Hope your day is filled with love and happiness,” added another. <\/a><\/p>\n “Happy birthday Ben! Hope you have a wonderful day!” shared a third person. <\/a><\/p>\n Erin and Ben, who wed in 2008, shared details about their love story in a March 2025 interview with People magazine<\/a>. During the interview, the Napiers shared that they admired each other from afar during their freshman year at Jones County Junior College. They said they began their relationship after Erin did a feature story about Ben for the school’s yearbook.<\/p>\n “Six days later I told her I was in love with her,” said Ben to the publication.<\/p>\n The couple also shared what they love most about each other.<\/p>\n “After all these years, the thing that I love most about you is your imagination,” said Ben to his wife.<\/p>\n “After all these years, the thing that I love most about you is your generosity,” replied Erin.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSeveral Fans Wished Ben Napier a ‘Happy Birthday’<\/h2>\n
Erin & Ben Napier Recalled Their Love Story in a March 2025 Interview<\/h2>\n