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Denzel's Wife: The Untold Story
7 Feb
Summary
- Pauletta Washington is a trained pianist and vocalist.
- She is also an accomplished actor with notable TV roles.
- Denzel Washington proposed to Pauletta three times.
Denzel Washington's longtime wife, Pauletta Washington, has a rich career of her own. She is a classically trained pianist and vocalist who began competing at age 10 and studied at prestigious institutions. Pauletta also contributed a song to Denzel's 1993 film, 'Philadelphia'.
Pauletta is also an accomplished actor, having started on Broadway before moving to television. She met Denzel on the set of her first TV movie. Her notable acting credits include the series 'She's Gotta Have It' and 'Genius: Aretha Franklin'.
Married since 1983, Denzel proposed to Pauletta three times, a detail she humorously shared. She later took a break from her career to focus on raising their four children, a decision she stated was her choice to create a stable home.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Pauletta Washington is a dedicated philanthropist. She is a founding member of The Brain Trust of Cedars-Sinai, focusing on research for brain tumors and the central nervous system. She also serves on the board of trustees at Spelman College and was recognized with the BET Humanitarian Award in 2005 for a gifted scholars program.
