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LaTanya & Samuel: Hollywood's Enduring Power Couple
21 Oct
Summary
- Samuel Jackson celebrated his wife LaTanya's 77th birthday with a loving tribute.
- The couple, married since 1980, recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.
- They have a pact to retire from performing when they feel they are doing too much.
Samuel L. Jackson recently celebrated his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, on her 77th birthday, marking another milestone for the enduring Hollywood couple. Married since 1980, they recently commemorated their 46th wedding anniversary in August. Samuel shared a touching tribute on Instagram, featuring photos of the couple and their daughter, Zoe.
LaTanya, who also recently appeared in the 2026 film Diamond, earned Tony Award nominations in 2024 and 2025. Samuel has starred in recent action films like Just Play Dead and The Beast. Their daughter, Zoe, is a producer who won an Emmy in 2021.
The couple met in college in Atlanta. Samuel revealed in 2023 that their 1980 wedding was hastened by LaTanya's grandfather's wish to walk her down the aisle. They have a pact to retire together from performing when they feel it's time, stating they will continue as long as life allows.
