Pauletta Washington is not just the wife of one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood, Denzel Washington. She is also a talented actress, singer, pianist, and philanthropist who has been by Denzel's side for almost 40 years. In a rare interview, Pauletta opened up about her marriage, her career, and how she handles the attention that her husband gets from other women. Pauletta and Denzel met in the late 1970s, when they both starred in a TV movie about the Olympic runner Wilma Rudolph. They had a chance encounter at a play the next night, and soon started dating. Denzel was so smitten with Pauletta that he proposed to her three times before she finally said yes. They got married on June 25, 1983, and have four children together: John David, Katia, Olivia, and Malcolm. Pauletta has appeared in several films and TV shows, such as Beloved, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, and The Parkers. She is also a classically trained pianist who studied at Juilliard and performed on the soundtrack of Philadelphia, one of Denzel's most famous films. She is a member of the Spelman Board of Trustees and a founding member of The Brain Trust of Cedars-Sinai, a group that raises awareness and funds for brain care and research. She and Denzel also established the Pauletta and Denzel Washington Gifted Scholars Program, which supports students who are interested

in science and neurosciences. Pauletta has been a supportive partner to Denzel throughout his illustrious career, which has earned him two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award. She has also been unfazed by the female admirers that Denzel attracts with his charisma and charm. In an interview with Ebony magazine in 2013, Pauletta said that she never cared about women flirting with her husband, because she knew that he was loyal to her. "He's coming home to me," she said confidently. Pauletta also revealed the secret to their long-lasting marriage, which is rare in Hollywood. She said that it was a combination of faith, love, respect, and commitment. "I live with this man. I see the down part. I see the sad part. I see every part. He has and knows he has stability in me as his wife. That's what gives him strength, regardless of if he misuses it. I can't dwell on that. But I do know that gives him a great platform to go and fly," she said. Pauletta and Denzel Washington are a shining example of a couple who have overcome the challenges and temptations of fame and fortune, and have stayed together through thick and thin. They are not only partners in life, but also in work and in service. They are an inspiration to many, and a testament to the power of love.