Denzel Washington met his future wife, Pauletta Pearson, on the set of the TV movie “Wilma” in 1977. They went on to date for five years, and two turned down proposals before getting married in 1983. They have been married for 36 years, have four children, and are still deeply in love.
About his long marriage, Denzel has said, “I think that you have to work at it. Not give up on each other. It’s a commitment. It’s not all the honeymoon, it doesn’t last forever, so you work at it. And hopefully, you’re good friends first, that might help!”
Michael Jackson – Debbie Rowe
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, needs no introduction. He certainly had one of the most eventful lives and careers. But few people remember his second wife, Debbie Rowe. They met in the clinic of dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein. Rowe was working as a nurse there.
After Jackson divorced Priscilla Presley in 1996, he and Rowe began to date. They were married three months later and had two children. They divorced in 1998, and Jackson claimed their relationship was economic and not romantic. He received full custody of their children, and according to their prenup, Rowe was awarded $8 million and a mansion in Beverly Hills.
Michael J. Fox – Tracy Pollan
At a very young age, Michael J. Fox began his acting career. The role that made him famous, however, was on "Family Ties," and it was important for more than his career. On the show, he also met Tracy Pollan, who played his on-screen girlfriend and went on to become his real-life wife.
The two really connected when they starred together in the film "Bright Lights, Big City" and tied the knot in 1988. They have been married for 30 years and have had four children. Tracy has stayed by his side and supported him through his early diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, and they are both active in his foundation that raises money to find a cure for the disease.
Alfonso Ribeiro – Robin Stapler
Best known as Carlton, Will Smith’s cousin on the hit sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," Alfonso Ribeiro met his future wife, Robin Stapler, while they were both working on the series "In the House" in 1999. They went to dinner after filming and soon began to date seriously.
They got married in 2002, and soon after, their daughter, Sienna, was born. Sadly, after only five years of marriage, they filed for divorce in 2007, although they are still friends. Ribeiro married Angela Unkrich in 2012, they have three children and are still together. Stapler quit acting and never remarried.
Mike Tyson – Robin Givens
Actress Robin Givens and famous boxer Mike Tyson met in 1986. They were married in February 1988, but their marriage was short-lived. After Givens suffered a miscarriage, the marriage began to fall apart, and they were divorced one year later, on Valentine’s Day.
During the divorce, Givens accused Tyson of abuse, and he claimed that she had only been interested in his money. There were rumors that she received $10 million in the settlement, but she claimed she didn’t get anything. Tyson has since been married twice more and has been with Lakiha Spicer for the past ten years. Givens had another brief marriage with her tennis instructor and has two children from other relationships.