By 1980, Samuel and LaTanya had been dating for 10 years, and according to The New York Times's cover story, she was ready to marry a smart or rich boy. "I married the smart boy," LaTanya explained. The two wed in August 1980.
The details of the couple's engagement are debated among the two, with Samuel jokingly admitting in various interviews that he doesn't remember the proposal, while LaTanya alleges that her sick grandfather was the one who pushed for the marriage to happen, as he didn't want to die before they tied the knot.
Nonetheless, the wedding was quite the event, which included 23 bridesmaids who doubled as singers and dancers for the ceremony, the "Pulp Fiction" actor shared during an appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" in May 2023.
