7 Longtime Famous Black Couples

Denzel and Pauletta Washington In June of this year, Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta, will have been married for 30 years. They have four children together.

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These folks show us how to make love last

Will and Jada and Barack and Michelle may be the couples who spring to mind when the topic of black marriage comes up, but a number of other blacks in the spotlight can also boast that their love has gone the distance. This list highlights famous black couples who’ve been married for 15 years or more. Some of these couples have publicly discussed their relationship struggles, but in the end they’ve managed to stay together, making them an inspiration.