Denzel’s debut film, the made-for-television sports drama Wilma, provided him with more than just a career break; he also met his wife on set. In 1983, he married Pauletta Pearson, with whom he had four children.
Washington, a devoted Christian, has explored becoming a preacher and has even considered leaving acting to seek a career in the church. Fortunately for his supporters, he has chosen to remain in Hollywood, but he claims to study the Bible every day.
Denzel Washington, Oliver Stone, and Michael Moore were among a group of American artists and intellectuals who enlisted the support of Colombia’s Revolutionary Armed Forces in 2006. They pleaded with the group to assist them in persuading then-President George W. Bush to free 600 imprisoned insurgents in exchange for 62 Colombian hostages.
