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John David Washington's Youth Football Team Wasn't 'Led Astray'—Denzel Inspired Them With a Malcolm X Speech
By now, if you’re a fan of John David Washington, you know the story of how a severe football injury (it was his Achilles) ended his sports career, leading to his foray into acting. It was a dream he previously had playing in the background of his mind, but as we look at performances such…
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In Honor of His Birthday, Let’s Celebrate the Most Denzel Washington Moments of All Time
Hi, Denzel is better than you. Note: “You,” in this instance, does not include Monique Judge. Today, on the day of Denzel Washington’s 64th birthday, Dec. 28, 2018, we salute the man who is not simply a highly lauded thespian and filmmaker. He is a brand. How is he a brand, you probably didn’t ask?…
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Denzel Washington on Sustaining a 35-Year Marriage: 'I Do What I'm Told and Keep My Mouth Shut!'
Uncle Denzel has been married to his wife Pauletta for 35 years. Hot damn, they barely do it like that anymore, so how do he and Pauletta do it? “I do what I’m told. I keep my mouth shut,” he joked to People magazine. Smart man. But in all seriousness, Denzel admitted that there are…
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Watch: When Denzel Met Pauletta: Did He Pursue Her 1st?
We’re constantly celebrating black love on The Root. And we just so happened to be lucky enough to sit down separately with #BlackLoveGoals couple Denzel and Pauletta Washington as each of them promoted their latest work. At the time, Deputy Managing Editor Yesha Callahan interviewed Denzel as he was making press rounds for Roman J.…
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A Star in Her Own Right: Pauletta Washington on Being a Strong Woman Behind a Powerful Man
She is the wife of one of the biggest stars on the planet, Denzel Washington, and the mother of rising star and verified hunk John David Washington. Now Pauletta Washington is ready to claim her own star. The actress, who celebrated her 66th birthday in September, is appearing in the Billie Holiday Theatre production of…