Before he became a household name in politics and media, Sean Duffy was playing the most important role of all: devoted husband and father. Long before his appointment as transportation secretary under President Trump, Sean was building a life centered around love, family, and faith.
His love story with Rachel Campos-Duffy began in the most unexpected place — MTV. Rachel starred on The Real World: San Francisco, while Sean appeared on The Real World: Boston. Their paths finally crossed in 1998 on Road Rules: All Stars, a spin-off that brought former cast members together for a cross-country adventure.
It wasn’t instant love. Rachel once joked that Sean spent most of that month “flirting” while she kept her guard up. But Sean’s persistence paid off — countless calls, visits, and long-distance efforts eventually won her over. After five months of friendship, a simple breakfast changed everything. “We laughed the whole time,” Rachel recalled. By the end of the meal, she told him, “I’m going to marry you.” And in 1999, she did.
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