Denzel and Pauletta Washington – 42 Years

Actor Denzel Washington has worked on dozens of productions, but the most memorable one for him is probably Wilms. It’s because this is where he met his future wife, Pauletta, back in 1977. Surprisingly, The American Gangster star asked for her hand three times and was rejected every time – talk about persistence! The phrase ‘third time’s the charm’ doesn’t apply here since she only gave in after a few more attempts. In 1983, Denzel was finally able to see Pauletta in a wedding dress. We’re glad that all his efforts weren’t in vain, and now, they are enjoying 43 years in matrimony— and looking forward to more to come.

Having one of the most enduring marriages in Hollywood is something Denzel and Pauletta get to celebrate. They owe their marriage secret to their fans, and Denzel is quick to give credit to his wife, who, according to him, did the heavy-lifting in making their marriage work.