Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta have been married for more than four decades, naturally making fans curious about their long-term relationship. Most recently, the Gladiator II star got baptized at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ. Since then, there seems to be a rising interest in the actor’s personal life.
So, let’s learn more about his wife, family, and kids.
Who is Denzel Washington married to?
Denzel Washington is married to Pauletta.
Similar to Washington, Pauletta also works in the entertainment industry. She is an actor, pianist, and philanthropist. She is widely known for her roles in various movies and series, including Genius: Aretha Franklin and Philadelphia.
Washington and Pauletta exchanged vows in June 1983. Once, Washington shared an anecdote from their wedding wherein they faced trouble with food. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he revealed, “We were shaking so many hands, taking pictures, they ran out of food” (via PEOPLE).
As there was no food left for the couple, they headed to a diner and had some eggs for their special day dinner. The couple often showcase their love and support for each other.
How many kids do Denzel and Pauletta Washington have?
Denzel Washington and Pauletta share four kids.
After their marriage, the duo were blessed with two daughters and two sons. The names of the kids are John David, Katia, and twins, Malcolm and Olivia. Out of the four, John David Washington followed in his parents’ footsteps of becoming an actor in Hollywood. He is known for his roles in Tenet and Malcolm & Marie.
Denzel and Pauletta Washington’s relationship history
According to Pauletta, the duo’s paths first crossed at the party of a mutual friend, where they were introduced. The next day, she went to a play and arrived late but managed to sneak in and surprisingly sat next to Washington. It was a love-at-first-sight kind of situation for her. Nevertheless, Washington revealed a different version of their first meeting in the same setting.
At 2 Guns’ premiere, Pauletta revealed to Access Hollywood that Washington had proposed to her thrice but the latter corrected her saying it was just twice. Nonetheless, he recalled that she turned him down two times.
