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Photo Album of Denzel Washington and His Children Over the Years

The veteran actor may be a household name by himself, but he's always been a family man at heart. So let's look at his family and their closeness!

Denzel Washington, left; John David, Malcolm, Katia and Olivia. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter for WarnerMedia; Aaron J. Thornton for BET; Neilson Barnard for Vanity Fair; Rodin Eckenroth; Arturo Holmes

Denzel Washington may be the talk of Broadway right now thanks to his moving performance of โ€œOthello,โ€ but heโ€™s been a household name for over 30 years now. And he has five people to thank for that: his wife Pauletta and four children John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia.

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Though Washingtonโ€™s talent for acting catapulted him into the spotlight, it was the love and support of his family that kept him going and served as a driving force for his ascension. Letโ€™s face it, itโ€™s one thing to work for yourself but itโ€™s another thing to work for the betterment of your family and so theyโ€™ll be proud of all that you put out into the world.

Thankfully for Washington, he wonโ€™t have to worry too much about earning his childrenโ€™s adoration, love and respect as the veteran actor never shied away from doing what he needed to do to make sure they were taken care of. And while we know he wasnโ€™t the perfect parent, we also know that he was very intentional about making sure he put family first.

So itโ€™s in that vein that we thought weโ€™d take a look at his gorgeous family over the years and revel in how theyโ€™ve all grown and evolved. Keep reading to get into the goodness!

Denzel and John David- 1992

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In an extreme throwback in the beginning of the video, Denzel can be seen holding hands with a three or four-year-old John David as they sipped on a drink. Whether or not that pose was intentional, we canโ€™t say. But we can agree that the flick was super adorable.

Denzel, John David, Malcolm, Katia and Olivia- 1998

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At the six second mark in this video, you can see Denzel and all his children smiling with joy as the movie star had his handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater back in 1998!

Denzel and Malcolm- 2004

Photo: Getty Images Vince Bucci Photo: Getty Images Vince Bucci

Is there anything cooler than sitting courtside with your dad, a.ka. one of Hollywoodโ€™s biggest stars at a Lakers game? Malcolm was truly living the high life here!

Denzel, Pauletta and Malcolm- 2008

Photo: Getty Images Stephen Shugerman Photo: Getty Images Stephen Shugerman

We love a philanthropic family! And we especially love them when theyโ€™re intentional about instilling those values into their own children. Way to go, Denzel and Pauletta.

Denzel and Olivia- 2009

Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter

Though Oliviaโ€™s hair was mostly hiding her face, we can still tell by her smile that she enjoyed being onstage with her father!

Denzel and Olivia- 2013

Photo: Getty Images Jason Merritt Photo: Getty Images Jason Merritt

Just three years before Denzel would walk away with the Cecil B. Demille Awards for his contributions, he arguably had already won big by having his daughter Olivia on his arm all night. We love a daddy-daughter moment!

Denzel and Pauletta, John David, Katia and Olivia- 2016

Photo: Getty Images Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal Photo: Getty Images Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal

When Denzel won the Cecil B. Demille award at the 2016 Golden Globes, he couldnโ€™t accept the prestigious honor without his loved ones present. The only face missing is Malcolm but weโ€™re sure he had a good reason for not being there.

Denzel and Pauletta, Malcolm and Katia- 2019

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman for WarnerMedia Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman for WarnerMedia

Naturally, when your dad is getting a lifetime achievement award, youโ€™ve got to make sure the family shows up and shows out. And thatโ€™s exactly what his kids did. (And Mrs. Pauletta doesnโ€™t look too shabby either!)

Denzel and Pauletta, Malcolm, Katia and John David- September 2024

Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper Photo: Getty Images Monica Schipper

โ€œThe Piano Lessonโ€ made its big TIFF debut with most of the family in tow, minus Olivia. But we know she was rooting for them from a distance!

Denzel and Olivia, Malcolm, and Katia- October 2024

Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy for MoMA Photo: Getty Images Jamie McCarthy for MoMA

A family that fashionably slays together, stays together! And thatโ€™s exactly what Denzel, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia did at this chic Chanel event at the MoMA back in 2019.

Denzel and Pauletta, Malcolm, Katia and John David- November 2024

Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopalof Photo: Getty Images Jon Kopalof

Most of the family showed up for the Los Angeles premiere of โ€œThe Piano Lessonโ€ in November 2019. Olivia was absent only because she was starring in โ€œSlave Play,โ€ on Broadway at the time.

Denzel and John David, Out and About

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In this video, Denzel and John David can be seen together at various sporting events like NBA games, on the field at NFL games, backstage on Broadway and more.

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