DENZEL WASHINGTON – PAULETTA WASHINGTON

For nearly four decades, award-winning actor and producer Denzel Washington and his marriage to actress Pauletta Washington have been breaking the odds of Hollywood. In fact, they became one of the most successful marriages in the industry. No matter how many reports come year after year seeking to shatter the couple’s optimistic picture, they continue to fight together with love and grace. Like most celebrity pairs, the two first met on the set of the TV series Wilma. Mrs. Washington has been featured in a variety of stage, film, and television roles. What many fans do not know, however, is that Pauletta earned her degree in North Carolina School of Arts and is an acclaimed vocalist and pianist.

The two began dating in the 1970s and eventually got married in 1983 after Pauletta turned down Denzel’s proposal twice— but we guess third time’s the charm! Now, the couple has four children together: their eldest son, BlacKkKlansman actor John David, actress Katia, as well as twins Olivia and Malcolm, who also began making names in the film industry. The Washingtons renewed their vows in South Africa in 1995 with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.