Being a black celebrity and a happy couple isn’t a feat every black star can pull off. Usually, the weight of fame in Hollywood and the music industry makes it difficult to be consistent. But through the years some black couples have dumped this narrative. Through their romance, they have stood the test of time therefore inspiring the younger generation.
Top Celebrity Couples In the Black Community
Most of the people on this list were faced with life’s obstacles. However, they managed to go through it with their better half. With their stories, one will see that truly, two heads and hearts are better than one!
Angela Bassett And Courtney B. Vance
Although the couple are black actors, somehow their celebrity status isn’t overshadowing their love. It all began when they first met in the 80s while pursuing their dreams. The duo were students of Yale School of Drama. However, at the time, they did not begin a relationship. It was not until the 90s that they consolidated their romance through marriage. Amid a busy schedule both the actor and actress have remained loyal to each other. Almost a decade after marriage, they became parents to twins Slate and Browyn via surrogate.
Denzel and Pauletta Washington
Like the previous celebrity couples from the black community, these two onscreen stars met during the early years of their careers. Back in 1977, they were budding actors on set when the flames began to burn. In 1983, they tied the knot and have since fanned the embers of their love.
Jay-Z and Beyonce
Both are in the music industry, but so far they’ve been committed to making it work. Jay-Z was a young adult when he met a teenage Beyoncé but they allowed their love to blossom over time. After years of playing romance, and growing up together, they got married. Then their plan to become a family was set in motion.
Throughout their years together, Hov has been rumored to have cheated. There was even a time when Beyoncé’s sister, Solange, punched at him angrily. Speculations were that the Roc Nation exec wronged Queen B. But still, these two weathered the storm and are now like Bonnie and Clyde.
Viola Davis And Julius Tennon
The “Air” actress married Julius Tennon, an actor in 2002. This was a big win for the “How To Get Away With Murder” star as she had since felt lonely. Following the arrival of her Prince Charming, the black celebrity couple decided that it was a ride-or-die affair. Since 2002, they have lived happily ever after with their adopted child.
LL Cool J And Simone
These two started out as young lovers and along the line their romance was threatened by infidelity. But somehow they managed to work it out and after the first instance of infidelity their marriage has been spotless. The rapper also stood by his wife in time of need— during her health challenges. Today they stand tall as a proud couple and parents of their four kids.
Final Note
While there may be no standard way of doing things in a marriage there are some key rules that apply. For a union to last the test of time those involved must be entirely devoted to this course. They must also genuinely love and care for each other. Only then will they be able to go tide and years and come out as a force.
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