
On June 25, 1983, Washington married Pauletta Pearson, whom he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film
Wilma. The couple have four childrenMalcolm graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in film studies, and Olivia played a role in Lee Daniels's film
The Butler. In 1995, Denzel and Pauletta renewed their wedding vows in South Africa with Archbishop Desmond Tutu officiating.