Pauletta Washington

Biography

Pauletta Washington (née Pearson; September 28, 1950) is an American actress. She has been married to Denzel Washington since 1983; they have four children.

Known For

Genius

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Reasonable Doubt

The Piano Lesson

Beloved

Tell It Like a Woman

Wilma

All Movies (12)

The Piano Lesson2024 · as Mama Ola
Tell It Like a Woman2022 · as Laurie Traynor
Steps2021 · as Doctor Olivia
Between the World and Me2020 · as Self
Burden2019 · as Yahweh
The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story2016 · as Barbara
90 Days2016 · as Gayle
The Watsons Go to Birmingham2013 · as Mrs. Glenn
Beloved1998 · as The Thirty Women
Purlie1981 · as Ensemble
Wilma1977 · as Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)
Don't Ever Wonder—

All TV Shows (4)

Reasonable Doubt2022 · as Mama Lu
Genius2017 · as Rachel Franklin
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · as Jack's Mother (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · as Teacher (voice)