Samuel L Jackson & LaTanya Richardson

In Hollywood, marriages seldom last a long time. It is quite common to hear announcements when couples have hired lawyers to start the separation process. One thing is sure between Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson, though: they are in it for the long haul! These two were wedded in 1980, and more than four decades after, they are still together.

What is commendable about Richardson is that she stayed and supported Jackson during the lowest points in his life. The actor also thanks his wife for being his constant partner during that tumultuous period. Not that she did not threaten to leave him, she did. But Richardson decided to push him to do his best instead. The secret to their marriage, you ask? Being focused on the Lord, according to Jackson. They also have a mantra they live by, which they always recite to keep them grounded.