Denzel Washington has expressed that his wife plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall stability.

Washington and his spouse, Pauletta, crossed paths during the production of his first movie, “Wilma,” in 1977, and they are the parents of four children: John David, Katia, as well as twins Olivia and Malcolm.

Denzel Washington has numerous reasons to express gratitude this year, as his career has spanned four decades, with his wife holding a significant place at the forefront of that list.

According to People, Denzel Washington, a nominee for theGrio Awards, made an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jim Gray” on Tuesday. During the show, he talked about his Thanksgiving arrangements and expressed his gratitude to his wife of 40 years, Pauletta Washington, for her dedicated efforts in preparing for their guests.

The preparations are in full swing,” Washington revealed. “The extended dining table is set up. Guests are arriving from various places. This morning, my wife mentioned she faced a last-minute hiccup, like they delivered the wrong-sized turkey or something, so she had to quickly acquire an additional turkey,” he shared.

Washington and his wife initially crossed paths during the filming of his first movie, “Wilma,” in 1977. After reuniting at a mutual friend’s gathering, they eventually tied the knot in 1983 following the actor’s third proposal. Together, they are proud parents to four children: John David, Katia, as well as twins Olivia and Malcolm.

In 2018, Washington humorously shared with People that the secret to his enduring marriage is following instructions and maintaining a tactful silence.

“I’m thankful and I have been blessed beyond measure with the greatest woman in the world,” Washington said, “who not only is a beautiful woman and a great wife and I love her, great mother of our children, but she holds everything together.”