Denzel Washington, 69, takes a romantic stroll through Portofino with the woman he’s been married to for 40 years – Pauletta, 74, is the one in charge of the marriage

Denzel Washington and his wife of 40 years, Pauletta, were spotted in Portofino on Wednesday afternoon.

 

 

The 68-year-old actor and his spouse, 72, appeared to be enjoying their Italian getaway as they took in the vacation destination’s sights.

The performer, whose newest film had a successful Labor Day weekend, and his wife were also assisted by several of their fans after they were caught in a sudden downpour.  Washington wore an all-black outfit that included a zip-up Nike sweater that was worn on top of a t-shirt.

The Academy Award-winning actor completed his look with slim-fitting pants, athletic shoes and a cap.

Vacation: Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta, were spotted in Portofino on Wednesday afternoon

Vacation: Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta, were spotted in Portofino on Wednesday afternoon

Pearson opted for a nearly all-white look that included a flowing sweater that was worn on top of jeans and sneakers.

 

A little help: The performer and his wife were also assisted by several of their fans after they were caught in a sudden downpour

A little help: The performer and his wife were also assisted by several of their fans after they were caught in a sudden downpour

Comfortable clothing: Washington wore an all-black outfit that included a zip-up Nike sweater that was worn on top of a t-shirt

Comfortable clothing: Washington wore an all-black outfit that included a zip-up Nike sweater that was worn on top of a t-shirt

Staying comfortable: The Academy Award-winning actor completed his look with slim-fitting pants, athletic shoes and a cap

Staying comfortable: The Academy Award-winning actor completed his look with slim-fitting pants, athletic shoes and a cap

Working hard: Washington recently spent an extended period of time in Italy while filming the third installment in the Equalizer film franchise, which was released in theaters earlier this month

Working hard: Washington recently spent an extended period of time in Italy while filming the third installment in the Equalizer film franchise, which was released in theaters earlier this month

Fuqua recently spoke to Collider and shared his view on why audiences identified with Washington’s character.

‘I think they’re connecting to him because he’s a common man. There’s nothing fancy about him or anything. He seems like somebody you sit down and have a tea with or a friend of yours. He just happens to be a brutal destroyer,’ he said.

The filmmaker also spoke about how he, as well as the actor, strove to strike a balance with the usage of violence in their new film.

He stated: ‘The younger audience sometimes wants a little more, and then there’s a little more mature audience of Denzel fans, as well…even like my age where I got children now, where you go, “Okay, I’m good. That’s enough. I’m satisfied.”‘