Love and Respect Are at the Center of Samuel L. Jackson and Wife LaTanya's 42-Year Marriage

When Samuel was a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, he met LaTanya, who attended Spelman College, per People. The two began dating in 1970, though the early years of their relationship did consist of them dating other people, according to a cover story of Samuel by The New York Times. "Sam was not part of my circle . . . I was a theater snob; he loved movies," LaTanya told the publication. While they seemingly had different interests, the pair were part of the Morehouse Spelman Players and starred in plays and shows together, which made their relationship stronger.