Who is LaTanya Richardson?
LaTanya Richardson is an American actress and film director. She is also known for being the wife of Samuel L. Jackson.
LaTanya Richardson has appeared in movies like “Sleepless in Seattle,” “The Fighting Temptations,” and “Luke Cage.” LaTanya Richardson has also appeared in Broadway productions like “A Raisin in the Sun” and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” She made her directorial debut with the Broadway play, “The Piano Lesson.”
LaTanya Richardson was born on October 21, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. She is currently 74 years old.
About LaTanya Richardson’s parents
Information about LaTanya Richardson’s parents is scarce at the moment.
About LaTanya Richardson’s siblings
LaTanya Richardson does not have any known siblings.
About LaTanya Richardson’s marriage and wedding
As of the time of publishing this article, LaTanya Richardson has been married to her husband, actor Samuel L. Jackson since 1980 (43 years).
About LaTanya Richardson’s past relationships
LaTanya Richardson has not been associated with any other man other than her husband, Samuel L. Jackson.
LaTanya Richardson’s wiki profile
| Name | LaTanya Richardson |
| Date of Birth | October 21, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia, the United States |
| Age | 74 years old |
| Occupation | Actress and film director |
| Height | 5 ft 4 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Kids | 1 |
| Husband | Samuel L. Jackson |
| Alma mater | Spelman College, Atlanta. |
| @ltjackson |
About Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson’s marriage
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson have been married for 43 years now. According to reports, they met while still in the university. Samuel Jackson attended Morehouse College, while LaTanya Richardson attended Spelman College. They started dating in 1970 although their relationship was on and off at first.
Speaking about their early years, LaTanya Richardson said:
“Sam was not part of my circle … I was a theatre snob; he loved movies.”
They were both members of the Morehouse Spelman Players which led to them starring in plays and shows together. They tied the knot in August 1980, and in 1982 they welcomed their daughter Zoe.
Speaking about their parenting style, Samuel Jackson said:
“My dad was an absentee dad, so it was always important to me that I was part of my daughter’s life, and she deserved two parents, which is part of the rationale behind us staying married for 30 years.”
In the early 1990s, Samuel L. Jackson suffered from drug and alcohol addiction. It was LaTanya Richardson who helped him through this trying time by registering him in a rehabilitation centre.
Speaking about the impact of his wife on his recovery, Samuel L. Jackson said:
“She gave me the chance to be the man I was supposed to be.”
In 2023, the couple celebrated 43 years of marriage.
About LaTanya Richardson’s kids
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson have a daughter named Zoe Jackson. She was born on March 28, 1982, in the United States.
Samuel L. Jackson’s daughter, Zoe Jackson, currently works as a producer for reality shows like “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Project Runway,” “Top Chef,” and “Chopped.” Zoe Jackson holds a degree in psychology from Vassar College and she also attended the French Culinary Institute. She is currently 41 years old.
