Samuel L. Jacksonand LaTanya Richardson Jackson had a special date night on Sunday.
The pair, who’ve been married for 41 years, attended the 75th Tony Awards at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, posing together on the red carpet before presenting together for the best revival of a play award. (Take Me Out, starringnew Tony-winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, won the category.)
During their time on stage, Samuel, 73, even took a moment to honor wife LaTanya, 72, for directing him in the upcoming Broadway revival of August Wilson’sThe Piano Lesson.
“We are proud to be reviving one of his profound masterpieces,” Samuel said, LaTanya adding that “When taking on a classic, artists honor the author’s intent while also striving to create something new and unexpected for current audiences.”
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In March cover story, Samuel and LaTanya — who are parents to daughter Zoe, 39 —opened up to PEOPLE aboutmeeting in college and sticking together ever since.
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They went on to reflect on their long careers.
“Coming from the kind of backgrounds we come from and the people that raised us, we learn that we’re not better than anybody else,” said Samuel. “A job is a job. We were fortunate enough to have a job.”
LaTanya added, “I’m amazed at how busy we are in our seventh decade. I’m grateful because I think of all the things that could be.”
As for the secret of their successful long marriage? “It’s two people who respect each other, love each other and look out for each other,” Samuel explained.
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source: people.com
