They met on the set of the television film Wilma in 1977, they later reconnected and married on June 25, 1983. They have four children together: John David, Katia, and twins Malcolm and Olivia. In 1995 they renewed their vows in South Africa with Desmond Tutu officiating, and they remain married.
- How they met
- They first met on the set of the television film Wilma (1977), which was Denzel Washington's first screen work.
- Children
- Four children together: John David Washington, Katia Washington, and twins Malcolm and Olivia Washington.