Which actress did Denzel Washington marry in 1983?

Denzel Washington married actress Pauletta Pearson in 1983. They married on June 25, 1983, after meeting on the set of the television film “Wilma,” released in 1977.

Pearson is an actress and pianist who has appeared in productions including “Wilma,” “Genius,” and the Broadway revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Washington became one of the most respected actors of his generation, winning Academy Awards for “Glory” and “Training Day.”

The couple renewed their wedding vows in 1995 in a ceremony officiated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They have four children: John David, Katia, and twins Olivia and Malcolm. John David Washington became an actor, while Olivia Washington also pursued acting, giving the family a notable multigenerational connection to film and television.