Pauletta Washington

Acting

Pauletta Washington

Born 28 September 1950 · 76

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

Highlights

Genius2017 · Series · Rachel Franklin
Beloved1998 · Film · The Thirty Women
The Piano Lesson2024 · Film · Mama Ola
Reasonable Doubt2022 · Series · Mama Lu
The Watsons Go to Birmingham2013 · Film · Mrs. Glenn
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · Series · Jack's Mother (voice)

Filmography

Movies

10 films

The Piano Lesson2024 · Film · Mama Ola
Tell It Like a Woman2022 · Film · Laurie Traynor
Steps2021 · Film · Doctor Olivia
Burden2019 · Film · Yahweh
The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story2016 · Film · Barbara
90 Days2016 · Film · Gayle
The Watsons Go to Birmingham2013 · Film · Mrs. Glenn
Beloved1998 · Film · The Thirty Women
Purlie1981 · Film · Ensemble
Wilma1977 · Film · Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)

Filmography

Series

3 shows

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