Let me tell you about a couple who’ve captured the hearts of millions on HGTV—Erin and Ben Napier. They’re the charming duo behind Home Town, a show that’s brought Laurel, Mississippi, into living rooms around the globe. Despite their skyrocketing fame, they’ve stayed humble, which makes them all the more endearing to their fans. People can’t get enough of their everyday lives, especially when it comes to little details like how tall Ben is compared to Erin. Trust me, it’s not just about height—it’s about the heart behind it.
Love at First Sight: The Napier Love Story
Erin and Ben’s story feels like something out of a movie. They met in college back in 2004, and within just six days, they knew they were meant to be together. Fast forward to 2008, and they tied the knot in a breathtaking ceremony at the University of Mississippi’s Paris Yates Chapel. But their love story didn’t stop there. Erin started a blog in 2010 to share everything from their love story to family memories. In a March 2015 post, she opened up about her feelings for her towering husband.
Ben's Heart: Bigger Than His Frame
Now, when Erin talks about Ben’s size, she’s not just talking about his 6’6” height and 300-pound frame. Sure, he’s physically imposing, but what really sets him apart is the way he carries himself in life. “Have I ever told you about how big Ben is?” Erin once wrote. “I don’t just mean physically. When the people he loves are hurting, he steps up and carries them. He makes the heavy things lighter. There’s no one else like him. When I feel afraid, he reminds me to pray, and sometimes, he literally picks me up and carries me to church.” That’s love, folks.
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The Logistics of Filming with a Height Difference
While filming the early seasons of Home Town, Erin—who stands at 5’5”—had to get a little creative to make sure both she and Ben fit perfectly in the frame. She’d often stand on a crate during shoots, and there was even a strict "formula" for who stood on which side. In a January 2016 interview with Hooked on Houses, Erin revealed that they never deviated from it. It’s these little details that make their show so relatable and fun to watch.
Season 3: A New Look for Ben
Fans of Home Town probably noticed something different about Ben during season 3. He looked leaner, and there’s a reason for that. After the couple welcomed their first daughter, Helen, in 2018, Ben embarked on a weight loss journey, shedding 55 pounds. His transformation was documented in their book, Make Something Good Today. Ben explained that seeing his father and grandfather undergo open-heart surgeries inspired him to make healthier choices. “Having Helen made me want to be healthier so I could be around longer to watch her grow up,” Ben shared in a January 2019 interview with Country Living.
Early Morning Routines and Family Life
Ben starts his day at 4:30 a.m. with a basketball session in the backyard. Now parents to two beautiful daughters, Erin fully supports his early morning routine, even if it means waking up a little earlier herself. “Every time I hear that ball bounce, I think about his heart beating strong, and I imagine us growing old together,” Erin told Today Home in January 2019. That’s the kind of love that keeps a family—and a fanbase—going strong.
