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Regarded as one of the greatest actors of this generation, Denzel Washington has contributed to a wide variety of roles. With numerous accolades and box office hits, he has proven to be a reputed star in the industry. But even after such fame and talent, the 2 times Oscar-winner has found himself amidst countless allegations of infidelity.
Denzel Washington has been married to actress Pauletta Washington for over 40 years now. While theEqualizeractor’s cheating rumors have always haunted his marriage life, his wife’s statement onThe Wendy Williams Showin 2011 suggested otherwise.
For his charismatic aura and personality, Washington has always been highly admired by his female fans and co-stars. During a visit toThe Wendy Williams Show, when Pauletta Washington was asked about the immense female attention to her husband, she smartly replied that she feels secure with Denzel Washington.
Pauletta Washington’s sharp response is enough to crush all the Denzel Washington rumors
Hollywood is not very accustomed to long-standing marital relationships. In a place where short-lived bonds are popular,Denzel Washingtonand Pauletta Washington are one of the longest-standing unions. But their relationship faced major trouble whenrumorswere spread that Washington was linked to hisOut of Timeco-star Sanaa Lathan.
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The situation went so out of hand that Sanaa Lathan was also rumored to be pregnant with theGladiator 2actor’s baby. Nevertheless, both of them denied the allegations. Lathan also clarified in a 2006 interview withFox Newsthat it was all due to an intimate scene between them in the 2003 film.
Following this, Denzel Washington found himself amidst another serious situation when photos of him kissing a mysterious blonde woman went viral (viaRadar Online). Surprisingly, the woman’s identity was never revealed. Radar Online alleged that there were other allegations about Washington’s infidelity as well but“he has always sweet-talked his way out of it”.
Interestingly, when Pauletta Washington visitedThe Wendy Williams Showin 2011, she was enquired about her reaction to the intense female attention received by her husband. As we saw many girls from the audience fawning over Washington’s name, Mrs. Washington confidently affirmed that she was raised to be a secure woman and she never felt worried about the attention.
I am secure as to who Pauletta is. My mother raised me in a way to know who I am and actually, he married me for who I am.
The Broadway actress’ words cement the fact that she has always felt secure and confident with her marital life no matter what the rumor mill stated. She strongly asserted that theMan on Fireactor married her for her personality. However, another report byCloser Weeklystates that Denzel Washington was“dogged by persistent cheating rumors 20 years ago”but he proved himself to be a devoted husband since then.
Denzel Washington has become an ideal husband for Pauletta Washington
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington first met each other on the set of the 1977 TV movieWilma. The duo eventually got married in 1983 and have been parents to 4 children. Across several interviews, theGloryactor has often acknowledged his wife’s importance in his life. When he received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 2019, he even claimed that he“would survive”without Pauletta Washington (seePeople).
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Presently, thePhiladelphiaactor is reported to have become a model husband for his wife. If the reports by Closer Weekly are to be believed then he became a fully devoted husband after realizing that his wife has been there for him through many ups and downs.
Previously, some reports also stated that the couple may get a divorce. They were later shut down by the actor’s reps. Closer Weekly adds that Denzel Washington was given another chance by Pauletta Washington and he chose to not waste it. While it can be undoubtedly stated that these bizarre rumors will continue to exist, Closer Weekly also states that the 69-year-old actor cannot imagine a life without his wife.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
