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The South African
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Samuel L. Jackson celebrates wife LaTanya's Broadway success
Samuel L. Jackson recently threw a sparkling celebration in honour of his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, following her Tony Award nomination. The star-studded cocktail party, thrown by Samuel L. Jackson, took place at the chic Whitby Hotel in New York City drawing an impressive crowd of friends and industry heavyweights. These included director Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, and Sotheby's real estate expert Spencer Means, according to Page Six. LaTanya, 75, was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her compelling performance as Claudine Jasper in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Purpose . The play explores the complex dynamics of the Jasper family as they confront issues of faith, political legacy, and familial duty. It has garnered six Tony nominations in total, highlighting its critical acclaim. Samuel L. Jackson, 76, took to the microphone to praise his wife's extraordinary talent and their nearly 45-year marriage. He fondly reflected on how LaTanya inspires him and helps make him a better person. The atmosphere was warm and lively, with LaTanya playfully interrupting his speech, joking, 'See, he had to make it about him!' This witty exchange highlighted her ongoing theme about wives flourishing alongside their accomplished husband. The couple's daughter, Zoe, also joined the celebration, delivering a brief but heartfelt tribute before passing the mic to her mother. Among the guests were celebrated actress Angela Bassett and her daughter Bronwyn, fashion journalist and Purpose playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. LaTanya Richardson Jackson's journey to this nomination is nothing short of remarkable. She previously earned a Tony nod in 2014 for her role in A Raisin in the Sun . Despite her success, LaTanya remains humble. She once revealed she didn't initially tell Samuel L. Jackson about the nomination because she was caught up in other matters. She joked that she has '500 jobs' and that the nomination felt like 'hitting the lottery' in a fiercely competitive Broadway season. The Jacksons exemplify a partnership built on mutual respect and support, inspiring not only in Hollywood but globally. Samuel L. Jackson's heartfelt Instagram post congratulating LaTanya echoed this sentiment: 'WHEN DIAMONDS MEET, TONYS HAPPEN' — a fitting tribute to a powerhouse couple. As the 2025 Tony Awards approach on 8 June, all eyes will be on LaTanya Richardson Jackson. This celebration was a testament to passion, purpose, and the power of partnership. Cheers to LaTanya — a true star shining bright on the Broadway stage and beyond. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Samuel L. Jackson's Wife LaTanya Says It Was 'Hard' Directing Him Because 'He Thinks He Knows Everything'
LaTanya Richardson Jackson shared what it was like directing husband Samuel L. Jackson in Broadway's Speaking with Sherri Shepherd, the director and actress joked that her movie-star partner thinks he "knows everything" Samuel also starred in Netflix's movie adaptation of LaTanya Richardson Jackson admits it wasn't easy directing husband Samuel L. Jackson. The star, 75, sits down with Sherri Shepherd, 57, on the Tuesday, April 8 episode of Sherri, where she reflects on what it was like directing the actor, 76, in the 2022 Tony-nominated Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson. When asked if the Oscar nominee takes direction well, LaTanya joked "No" before adding that "because he's so old" he "thinks he knows everything." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "He's been there, done that, and who are you," the two-time Tony Award-nominated actress, director, and producer says to Shepherd in the clip shared with PEOPLE. "In this room, it's about what I say," LaTanya said she told her husband about directing the project, emphasizing that it was important she "set the tone" for everyone in the cast. "I need them listening to me," she adds. Samuel, who also stars in Netflix's movie adaptation of The Piano Lesson, may have had a few moments during production where his veteran status came into play, but LaTanya says she'd wave her hand and say, "Okay, go sit over there then, because we're over here working." Related: Samuel L. Jackson Supports Wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson at Opening of Broadway's New Hit Play, Purpose As for how their dynamic shifted back at home, LaTanya says their daughter Zoe Jackson was amazed her mother would still cook dinner, even telling her, "I cannot believe you fix his plate!" "I've been married 50-something years. Of course I fix his plate," LaTanya says of her husband, whom she met while she was attending Spelman College and Samuel was a student at Morehouse College. After meeting in college, the couple got married in 1980. Samuel and Zoe, 43, recently showed support for the actress by attending the opening of Purpose, in which LaTanya plays Claudine Jasper. See the full episode of Sherri on Tuesday, April 8. Check your local listings. Read the original article on People
