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Aug 19, 2024 · Denzel Washington's wife, Pauletta Washington, is an acclaimed actress and musician in her own right. Find out how they met, when they married, all about their kids and what makes their...
- She Is A Classically Trained Pianist and Vocalist
- She's An Accomplished Actor
- She and Denzel Disagree About How They Met
- She Paid For The Cab on Their Very First Date
- She Turned Down Two Proposals from Denzel
- She and Denzel Married in 1983
- She Took A Break from Her Career to Raise Their Children
- She Is A Philanthropist
- She Enjoys Cooking
- Their Children Are Following in Their Footsteps
According to the Winston-Salem Journal, Pauletta began entering piano competitions at age 10 before studying at the North Carolina School of the Arts, The Juilliard School and the University of North Texas. She also recorded the song "It's In Your Eyes" for the soundtrack of Denzel's 1993 film Philadelphia.
Pauletta began her acting career on Broadway, starring in Jesus Christ Superstar and Shakespeare's Cabaret, among others, per the Goodman Theatrein Chicago. She then ventured into TV and film, landing her first on-screen role on the same film she met her future husband. "The first movie I ever did — TV movie — was about Wilma Rudolph and I played W...
In a 1996 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Pauletta revealed that she met Denzel at a party thrown by a mutual friend from Wilma. "Denzel and his friends came at the very end of the party," she recalled. "We spoke again. We were reintroduced. And then next night, I attended a play. And I got there late, so I snuck in and just sat down. I didn't...
In 2017, Denzel recounted his first date with Pauletta during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The actor had planned to pay for a cab on their date, but his plan went slightly awry. "I was gonna splurge and we were gonna take a cab," he said. "And the meter's going, and I'm going, 'Uh oh ... how far away does she live?' She paid."
At the 2013 premiere of Denzel's film 2 Guns, Pauletta told Access Hollywoodthat he proposed to her three times. Denzel objected, recalling that it was only twice. "It was three times. I know with age sometimes things [go], the mind," Pauletta joked. "You heard it here first," Denzel said. "She turned me down, she said no. And since it was three ti...
Denzel and Pauletta got married in June 1983. During his 2017 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the actor revealed their wedding also had a small mishap. "We were shaking so many hands, taking pictures, they ran out of food," he told Kimmel. "We ended up at [a diner], we had eggs or something. True story." Following their 35th wedding anniversary i...
When Denzel began starring in the TV series St. Elsewherein 1982, Pauletta took a step back from music and acting to raise their four children. "When I became pregnant ... [St. Elsewhere] was shooting in Los Angeles and I was here on Broadway," she said in a 2011 interview with Wendy Williams. "Where would the child be, you know, in the air? So I d...
Pauletta is one of the founding and executive members of The Brain Trust of Cedars-Sinai, a group that raises money and awareness for research into brain tumors and the central nervous system, according to Spelman College. She is also on the board of trustees at Spelman. In 2005, she and Denzel were awarded the BET Humanitarian Award, according to ...
In 2018, Denzel spoke to PEOPLE about the secret to their decades-long marriage. "I do what I'm told. I keep my mouth shut," he joked. He also shared what he appreciates most about his wife. "What pops into my head: security, food, a beautiful home," he said. When asked about her cooking, specifically, Denzel added, "She has a few [specialties]. I'...
The couple's oldest son, John David, began his adult life as a professional football player. After playing for Morehouse College, John David was briefly signed to the St. Louis Rams. He also played in Germany with NFL Europe and for the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions for three seasons. After his football career, John David made ...
Mar 10, 2022 · Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta (née Pearson), have been married for nearly four decades, which is sadly quite a rarity with Hollywood couples. The two actors have had their ups and downs over the years, but stayed together through thick and thin.
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- She’s an actress in her own right. Sure, she may be Mrs. Washington, but she’s also an accomplished actress in her own right. Known by some as The Parkers’ Terri Angelou and others, Genius’s Rachel Franklin, her IMDB credits are impressive, to say the least.
- She studied piano at Julliard. A one-trick pony? Hardly. Pauletta is also a musician—the classically trained kind. The performer studied piano at Julliard!
- She turned down Denzel's proposal... twice. While most women would be falling over themselves to accept a proposal from the Equalizer actor, Pauletta made him work for it.
- She has been married to the actor for nearly four decades. Once she accepted, the duo first tied the knot way back in 1983. For those doing the math, that means they’ve been together for 39 years.
Jun 26, 2024 · Denzel Washington’s wife is actress and musician Pauletta Washington, née Pearson. She was born on September 28, 1950 in Newton, North Carolina. The pair share four children, John David,...
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Jul 16, 2023 · Pauletta and Denzel Washington got married in 1983. They went on to have four children, all of whom work in the film industry, two as actors and two as producers. Before any of this could happen though, Pauletta had to say yes to Denzel's proposal.
Jul 8, 2024 · Oscar winner Denzel Washington has been married to his wife, Pauletta Washington, since 1983. The Wilma actress and mom of four is extremely talented.
