Rooneys docuseries shows family life and marital tensions

The Real Rooneys, a 10-part Disney docuseries following Coleen and Wayne Rooney and their four sons over a year, was released on September 24, offering a view of the couple’s family life that includes disagreements and Coleen’s doubts about their marriage as well as their account of remaining together. In the series, Coleen says there have been times when she has wondered what it would be like if she and Wayne separated. She also says they still care for and love each other. Wayne describes the relationship as having highs and lows, and says the couple find ways through difficult periods. Their comments are filmed and presented as part of the series; the reporting does not establish how representative those scenes are of the couple’s wider relationship. One scene shows the pair saying they had not spoken for four days before a filmed conversation. Coleen says she hoped a break together would help them reconnect. Other scenes depict friction over Wayne staying out late with friends during a family holiday and leaving Coleen waiting while he played golf before a planned trip. Wayne says he had told her how long he expected to be and that the round ran over.