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Denzel Washington and Wife Pauletta’s Red Carpet Style Evolution

Allie Fasanella
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Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta have one of the longest-standing marriages in Hollywood and have appeared on their fair share of red carpets together over the years. The famous actor and his wife complement each other in the fashion department, with Denzel often wearing classic suits and understated shoes while Pauletta goes bold with her looks. She is known to step out in colorful gowns and platform shoes whereas the “Training Day” actor will attend a premiere in sneakers and a suit. Ahead, discover the longtime couple’s style through the decades.

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For the Tokyo premiere of “Gladiator ll,” Pauletta wore burgundy Maison Margiela Tabi boots with a mid-length leather coat while Denzel paired a suit with sporty mesh athletic shoes.

Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington attend the "Gladiator II" premiere in Tokyo, Japan on November 5, 2024, Pauletta Washington maison margiela tabi shoes
Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington attend the “Gladiator II” premiere in Tokyo, Japan on November 5, 2024.

At the Oscars in 2022, Pauletta styled a striking tangerine gown featuring an off-the-shoulder design with matching peep-toe platform pumps. The “Malcolm X” star sported a three-piece suit and timeless black leather lace-up shoes.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 27, 2022.

Pauletta Washington also coordinated her colorful dress with her platform heels at the 2017 Academy Awards. She wore a red gown boasting a floral beaded design and a glamorous train with chunky maroon sandals. The “Training Day” actor wore a black suit with a white shirt, black tie, and glossy dress shoes.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26:  Pauletta Washington (L) and actor Denzel Washington attend the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend the Oscars in Los Angeles on February 26, 2017.

For the New York premiere of “2 Guns” in 2013, Pauletta paired a knee-length peach frock with suede coral T-strap platform pumps topped with a whimsical bow motif. As for Denzel, he kept things more casual in a classic black T-shirt and jeans, and black New Balance sneakers.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 29:  (L-R) Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend "2 Guns" New York Premiere at SVA Theater on July 29, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend the “2 Guns” premiere in New York City on July 29, 2013 in New York City.

In 2012, at the 50th New York Film Festival, Pauletta styled a white lace midi-length dress featuring a floral-embroidered design with red leather round-toe platform pumps and anklets. The “Man on Fire” actor wore a navy and gray ensemble with black leather textured sneakers.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14:  Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta Washington attend Closing Night Gala Presentation Of "Flight" during the 50th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 14, 2012 in New York City.  (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)
Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta Washington attend the 50th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 14, 2012.

Attending Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday dinner in London in 2008, Pauletta paired an elegant black top with a flouncy black floral print skirt and strappy black satin platform sandals set on angular heels. Meanwhile, Denzel went with a monochromatic look from head to toe.

LONDON - JUNE 25:  Denzel Washington arrives at Nelson Mandelas 90th Birthday dinner on June 25, 2008 in London  (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Denzel Washington arrives at Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday dinner in London on June 25, 2008.

Scroll through the gallery below to find more pictures of Deznel and Pauletta Washington on the red carpet over the years.

Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta
Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta

Denzel Washington and Wife Pauletta’s Red Carpet Style Over the Years [Photos]

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