Being married to a man as handsome as Denzel Washington might be a challenge for most women, but not for Pauletta Washington, his wife. While some might assume the constant attention from admirers could create tension, Pauletta remains unfazed.
In fact, she’s been secure in her marriage from the very beginning. But not everyone believes it’s been smooth sailing.
A resurfaced clip from a 1996 episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” has reignited discussion about what it’s really like to be married to one of Hollywood’s most sought-after men. In the clip, Oprah didn’t shy away from the elephant in the room, saying, “All the women go crazy over him, you know that, Pauletta.”
With a confident smile, Pauletta shot back, “You know what? They’ve got great taste.”
While Pauletta’s humor shines through, rumors have swirled for years about the pressures that come with being married to Denzel. Some claim the attention from women hasn’t always been easy to ignore. Yet, Pauletta’s response, both then and now, paints a different picture.
Despite the whispers, Pauletta insists that it wasn’t just Denzel’s looks that captured her heart. During the conversation with Oprah, she reflected on their early days and shared how she met the “Training Day” star—and what really drew her in. But as Hollywood has shown us time and again, life behind the scenes might be more complicated than it seems.