DENZEL WASHINGTON – PAULETTA WASHINGTON

We always admire Denzel Washington for his acting abilities, but in recent years, he’s proved he’s more than an excellent actor. He’s delivered motivational speeches that have inspired people of all ages. The woman behind his success is Pauletta Washington, whom he has been married to since 1983. They first met on the set of the film Wilma in the late ’70s, but here’s an interesting fact: Pauletta turned down Denzel’s wedding proposal twice!

When asked how their marriage of more than 30 years worked, Denzel gave Pauletta a huge amount of the credit, saying that she turned their house into a home and raised beautiful kids. Their kids inherited the celebrity genes of their parents, especially his son John David Washington, who recently appeared on Christopher Nolan’s 2020 movie Tenet and appeared as the main cast of HBO show Ballers. Back in 1995, Denzel and Pauletta renewed their vows in South Africa with Desmond Tutu officiating the marriage ceremony.