Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network is offering a more positive approach to celebrity reality shows. Last week “For Peete’s Sake” which features Holly and Rodney Peete with their family. Tonight another former NFL wife steps out of her husband’s shadow, this time it is NFL legend Emmitt Smith and wife Pat Smith, who was the first African-American woman to win the Miss Virginia USA title and first runner-up of the 1994 Miss USA Pageant. Their show “Mrs. & Mr. Smith” debuts at 9 p.m. tonight.
Pat Smith, wife of NFL legend Emmitt Smith, has been the rock to her family for 15 years. Being married to NFL legend Emmitt Smith comes with countless commitments, demands and excitement. Pat has been keeping up with their fast-paced life as a dedicated wife and mother. It may be challenging to maintain their traditional family roles at times, but the couple must embrace and adjust to change. While Emmitt loves his wife and what she does for their family, he doesn’t always recognize that she sometimes feels second best.
Pat’s ready for a new challenge and to kick her life into a higher gear. With their five kids up and off to school each day, Pat finds herself ready to step out of Emmitt’s shadow. Now it’s time for her step away from the sidelines and pursue her own passions and career. But will traditional Emmitt follow his wife as she pursues her dreams?
See for yourself on OWN at 9 p.m.
