Pauletta Washington, Wife of Denzel Washington Bio, Age, Children, Net Worth

In Hollywood, where it literally takes months, Pauletta Washington and her 36-year-old husband are a prime example of the few couples whose marriages barely reflect the zeitgeist of divorce, drama, and fights. Pauletta Washington is an American actress best known for her marriage to Academy Award-winning director and film producer Denzel Washington. She has also appeared in films such as Loved Ones (1998), The Watsons Go to Birmingham (2013) and 90 Days (2016). In addition, this diva is the mother of four adult children. Below you will find out more about her biography, age, children and net worth.

Pauletta Washington – Bio (Age)

Pauletta Washington was born – Pauletta Pearson – inNorth Carolina, USA on September 28, 1950. There are no details about her early childhood, educational background or parents and what she did for a living. What we do know, however, is that she and her sister, Rita Pearson, grew up in a black community in North Carolina. In 1970, at the age of 20, Pauletta Pearson became the first black woman to enter the Miss North pageant and took first place in the pageant. This was the cornerstone of a successful acting career, but also a platform to meet her future husband and father of her children.

Washington’s acting career started fairly early. She appeared in Wilma (1977) and also the 1981 telefilm Purlie . She is also popular for her roles in Lovers (1998), Antwone Fisher (2002), 90 Days (2016) and Steps (2017). She has also appeared in television shows such as the sitcom, The Parkers , where she starred as Terri Angelou. The show ran from 2002 to 2004. It would be one of her most notable big screen appearances. But it wouldn’t be the last time. In 2017, Washington played the role of Miss Ella Chisholm in the hit Netflix comedy series You Must Have It.

Her husband – Denzel Washington and children

Pauletta Washington is married to Academy Award-winning actor, producer and director Denzel Washington. At the time of writing, their union is 36 years old. They first met on the set of the film, Wilma, in 1977. While we’re not sure how long they courted, we do know that Denzel had asked Pauletta’s hand for marriage three times. Call it perseverance and you won’t be wrong.

They finally married on June 25, 1983. In 1995, while on a romantic trip to South Africa, the couple renewed their vows in a ceremony presided over by South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Together they have four adult children. Their first child, John David Washington (born July 28, 1984), played football for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League before exploring acting like his parents.

He appeared as Ricky Jerret in the 2015 HBO comedy series, Baller. Their second child, Katia Washington (born November 27, 1986), who graduated from Yale, now works as a Hollywood producer. She is known for Django Unchained, Fences and The Birth of a Nation. On April 10, 1991, Pauletta and Denzel welcomed their twins – daughter Olivia Rashelle Washington and son Malcolm Washington. Malcolm studied film at the University of Pennsylvania.

Unlike most celebrity marriages, their union has stood the test of time. Although it has had its fair share of storms. In 2013 sources confirmed four images of Denzel Washington with a lady sitting on a couch, grabbing her arm, pulling towards you and landing kisses on her lips. However, the authenticity of these photos has not been verified. Other sources also claimed to have caught Denzel “sleeping in”. Although the rumors were dismissed as false by Washington’s manager. However, the marriage was said to be “on its last legs” at the time. Pauletta reportedly left home for a while to reconsider her marriage. Good for the couple and their children, she decided to stand by her husband.

Pauletta Washington Net Worth

According to sources, Pauletta Washington has a net worth of over $1 million, much of which she has raised through her decades of acting. While $1 million isn’t chicken feed, it compares to her husband’s $290 million fortune by almost 300 times. Washington’s husband remains one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.

height and body measurements

For a woman her age, Pauletta Washington still maintains that sleek, graceful look. She is 1.85 meters tall, has black hair and brown eyes. As far as details are known, we have no information on bra, shoes, dress sizes and body measurements for chest, waist and hips.