American actress Pauletta Washington, née Pearson, is most known for being the spouse of Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, an actor, director, and producer. The couple, who are a model for a long-lasting Hollywood marriage, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June 2018 with their four kids by their side. Pauletta and Denzel’s journey has not always been smooth; they have experienced their own share of ups and downs amid allegations of adultery and divorce; yet, they have been successful in strengthening their marriage over time. Pauletta had performed in a number of little acting parts before they got married. She has a number of parts on both the big and small screens, despite not having appeared in any notable hits. Pauletta is well-known for playing Terri Angelou in the TV comedy series “The Parkers,” for which she received praise from critics. Additionally, she was recognized for her roles in the movies and television productions “Philadelphia,” “Antwone Fisher,” and “Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child.”
Career of Pauletta Washington
Pauletta Pearson entered the Miss North pageant in 1970, making history as the first black contestant in the competition. She came in as the competition’s first runner-up. She had performed in a number of tiny roles on both the little and large screens before getting married. In 1977, she and her future husband Denzel starred in the short film “Wilma.” The tale of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical obstacles to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics, served as the inspiration for the film.
She appeared in the telefilm “Purlie” in 1981. She received praise for her work in the 1998 film “Beloved.” The 1987 novel of the same name by Toni Morrison served as the basis for this horror drama movie. Oprah Winfrey, Thandie Newton, and Danny Glover all acted in the Jonathan Demme-helmed movie. Her additional acting credits include the 2002 films “Antwone Fisher,” “90 Days,” and “Steps.” She also portrayed Miss Ella Chisholm in the 2017 season of the Netflix comedy series “She’s Gotta Have It.”
Pauletta is also well-known for her two-year starring role as Terri Angelou in the TV comedy series “The Parkers” from 2002 to 2004. ‘Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child’ was another TV show in which she had a starring role.
Individual Life of Pauletta Washington
In North Carolina, America, on September 28, 1950, Pauletta Pearson was given the name Pauletta Washington. Rita Pearson, her sister, is likewise an actor. On the sets of the television movie “Wilma,” Pauletta and Denzel Washington first got to know one another in 1977. They quickly began dating and maintained their romance for roughly a year. When Denzel proposed to her three times, she turned him down twice before accepting the third time, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was told. The couple exchanged vows on June 25, 1983. On July 28, 1984, their son John David Washington was born. He developed into a football player with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. Later, he developed into an actor and producer like his parents. At the age of nine, he made his acting debut in his father’s movie “Malcolm X.” Additionally, in 2015, he played the part of Ricky Jerret in the HBO comedy series “Ballers.”
On November 27, 1986, Pauletta and Denzel gave birth to their daughter Katia Washington, their second child. Katia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University in 2010 and went on to work as a producer in Hollywood. Her works, including “Django Unchained,” “Fences,” and “The Birth of a Nation,” are well renowned.
On April 10, 1991, the couple gave birth to twins, a daughter named Olivia Rashelle Washington and a son named Malcolm Washington. Malcolm participated in the basketball team and earned a degree in cinema studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
In a ceremony supervised by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa in 1995, the pair romantically reaffirmed their wedding vows.
The famous pair has experienced their fair share of ups and downs. They have survived rumors of adultery and separation. Following the release of photos showing Denzel apparently kissing another lady in 2013, there were whispers that the pair will shortly be divorced. Pauletta reportedly left the house after discovering her husband’s infidelity, according to another account. Both, however, refuted the rumors and continued to be with each other. Denzel previously said in an interview that every couple must come up with their own formula for a happy marriage. It requires commitment, he continued. The 35th wedding anniversary of Pauletta Washington and her spouse was commemorated in 2018.
Net worth of Pauletta Washington
The estimated net worth of Pauletta Washington is about $1 million.