After a few years of dating, Pauletta finally agreed to marry Denzel. Now married for over 35 years, Denzel knows a thing or two about how they keep it together. In an entertaining interview with People Magazine, Denzel said that he does what he’s told and he keeps his mouth shut – and voila! Marital bliss ensues.
It’s one of the best marriages in all of Hollywood. They even had Archbishop Desmond Tutu renew their vows in South Africa in 1995! Their family is rounded out by four children, and Pauletta gives the real answer to how they keep it together: “It’s all spiritual, it’s all based on God.”
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom and Rita’s love affair began on the set of "Bosom Buddies," and it never ended. Hanks credits his wife for providing him with an indescribable bond that goes beyond “wife,” “mother,” or “lover.” He mentions her as the inspiration to play some of his greatest roles. Making it snappy, he quips that he is a lucky man, and that Rita could’ve done better.
They’re probably the only Hollywood couple who has managed to get a public apology out of The National Enquirer for falsely publishing a story about an imminent divorce. The fact is, they’ve been married for three happy decades, and their love has only grown stronger.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Their stupendous Hollywood careers collided on several film sets at young ages. Young love ensued. But she was just 21, and Russell was barely 16! The lovebirds partnered up permanently in 1983 after meeting up again on the set of "Swing Shift." Kurt had a son from his previous marriage, and Goldie had two children from hers - celebs Kate and Oliver Hudson. They went on to have a son, Wyatt.
As genuine life partners, the two have never married yet have remained together for over 35 years. Goldie has explained that the ticket to making things work for so long is that every day, she chooses to stay, Kurt chooses to stay, and they are both very happy with their choices.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
Then, in 1996, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness married in Australia. Jackman reportedly knew that Deborra would be his life partner within two weeks of meeting her. When the Australian actors first met on the set of the TV show "Corelli," long before Jackman's "Wolverine" days, he knew she was the one.
Jackman says that there was chemistry every time he and Deborra-Lee had a scene together. He called said chemistry "unbelievable." Today, the Jackman family includes two adopted children. Despite a seemingly fairytale ending, the couple ultimately decided to separate in 2023, putting their 27-year-long marriage to an end. They reportedly wanted to pursue their individual goals.
Colin Firth and Livia Giuggioli
Colin Firth, Englishman, Oscar winner, and Time’s 100 most influential people of 2011, tied the knot with Italian film producer and director Livia Giuggioli in 1997. They have two sons together, plus one son from Colin’s previous marriage. However. twenty-plus years of marriage hasn’t always been great.
Regrettably, Colin and Livia landed themselves behind bold headlines in 2019. There was an unfortunate case of infidelity from one party, which took place during a time when the Firths were on a break. It turned out the two had been separated for a few years and that they officially split in 2019.