{"id":907,"date":"2024-02-19T13:28:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findpath.xyz\/?p=907"},"modified":"2024-02-19T13:28:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:28:24","slug":"a-peek-inside-denzel-washingtons-long-lasting-40-year-marriage-and-the-secret-to-making-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findpath.xyz\/?p=907","title":{"rendered":"A peek inside Denzel Washington\u2019s long-lasting 40-year marriage and the secret to making it work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, keeping their relationships private is hard because they are public figures.<\/p><div class=\"311fe198f191a864c1efcdfa9efedfdf\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1782571\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Therefore, when we see long-lasting relationships, we can\u2019t help but gush over them.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Denzel Washington and his wife, actress Pauletta will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.<br \/>\nMany have asked, what\u2019s their secret?<\/p>\n<p>It was Denzel who first saw Pauletta at work, then at a play where she also happened to be there, Denzel saw her again. It was like a movie scene because Pauletta arrived late, snuck inside, and sat down.<\/p>\n<p>As it was dark, she didn\u2019t know the people around her. Then at the intermission, when all the lights came on, she saw Denzel sitting beside her.<\/p>\n<p>They formally met on the set of the TV show Wilma.<\/p>\n<p>Denzel admired the actress\u2019 beauty and charm, and as you\u2019ve guessed it, asked her out on their first date.<\/p>\n<p>In a funny interview with Jimmy Kimmel last 2017, Denzel recalled their first date.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI paid, but watch what she says,\u201d the Hollywood star said.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfwFIC5jo7R\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fseeitlive.co&amp;rp=%2Fdenzel-washington-40-year-marriage-secret%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpage%26utm_medium%3Dfacebook%26utm_campaign%3Db159360d-e3bf-44c8-8adb-7c30a2567be1%26utm_content%3Dpeople%26fbclid%3DIwAR1rbsi9E5JPv9v6cKkWZONo3U2FchQLgg65Fp-ywP#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A9524.200000047684%2C%22ls%22%3A1542.8999998569489%2C%22le%22%3A4941.799999952316%7D\" height=\"992\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9=\"true\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"992\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Later, he admitted that he wanted to splurge on that date, and they took a cab on her way home. As he saw the meter going up, Denzel became nervous.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow far does she lives? Yeah, she paid,\u201d he finally admitted.<\/p>\n<p>In another interview with Access Hollywood last 2013, the couple recalled when Denzel proposed to Pauletta.<\/p>\n<p>Denzel recalled he proposed once, but Pauletta corrected him, saying she turned him down twice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy was it twice? Why would I have to ask again?\u201d Denzel was bewildered!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause I said no!\u201d Pauletta replied, laughing.<\/p>\n<p>The adorable couple laughed about it, but they tied the knot on June 25, 1983.<\/p>\n<p>Time flies when you\u2019re in love, and they were.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CovNwWBDNz_\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fseeitlive.co&amp;rp=%2Fdenzel-washington-40-year-marriage-secret%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpage%26utm_medium%3Dfacebook%26utm_campaign%3Db159360d-e3bf-44c8-8adb-7c30a2567be1%26utm_content%3Dpeople%26fbclid%3DIwAR1rbsi9E5JPv9v6cKkWZONo3U2FchQLgg65Fp-ywP#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A9527%2C%22ls%22%3A1542.8999998569489%2C%22le%22%3A4941.799999952316%7D\" height=\"1118\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9=\"true\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1118\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 1995, Pauletta and Denzel celebrated and renewed their vows in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>They have four beautiful kids together, and their marriage is as strong as ever.<\/p>\n<p>Fans worldwide began asking, what\u2019s the secret behind all those beautiful years?<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with People, Denzel jokingly said, \u201cI do what I\u2019m told. I keep my mouth shut!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They all laughed, but after that, Denzel looked at Pauletta and said, \u201cWhat pops into my head: security, food, a beautiful home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He gave most of the credit to Pauletta, who made their house a home.<br \/>\nAccording to the actor, you can buy a house, but that doesn\u2019t make it a home. His wife, Pauletta, made their house a home full of love, and she raised their kids.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, their love story is something to admire. Their marriage didn\u2019t just revolve around love.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-3\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cofj8OVP9Qr\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fseeitlive.co&amp;rp=%2Fdenzel-washington-40-year-marriage-secret%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpage%26utm_medium%3Dfacebook%26utm_campaign%3Db159360d-e3bf-44c8-8adb-7c30a2567be1%26utm_content%3Dpeople%26fbclid%3DIwAR1rbsi9E5JPv9v6cKkWZONo3U2FchQLgg65Fp-ywP#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A11464.899999856949%2C%22ls%22%3A1542.8999998569489%2C%22le%22%3A4941.799999952316%7D\" height=\"1021\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-3\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-9=\"true\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"1021\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>They shared respect, fidelity, commitment, and open communication.<\/p>\n<p>Marriage is a continuous work between two people in love, and as long as you\u2019re a team, working together, respecting and loving each other, then your marriage could last.<\/p>\n<p>Please SHARE this with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Denzel Washington on First Date with His Wife\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRVmIVpb2a8?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, keeping their relationships private is hard because they are public figures. 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