15 Famous White Guys Who Married Black Women

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Interracial couples are the new normal. Most of the country doesn’t blink an eye when a black man dates a white woman, or vice versa. List of famous white men who are or were married to black women. Proving that love sees no color, some of the most well-known and powerful duos are of mixed races.

From Oscar-winning actors, to rock and roll icons, and even up-and-coming stars, there are several notable caucasian men in Hollywood who have fallen in love with a black woman, most of whom are celebs themselves. A picture perfect example of one such pair is David Bowie and Iman. The British rocker married the Somali-American model in 1992 and seem more in love than ever before. Robert De Niro‘s first wife Diahnne Abbott acted in supporting roles in several of his films including Taxi Driver. The couple divorced in 1988 and nine years later, De Niro married actress and singer Grace Hightower.

A new generation of interracial couples are popping up in the entertainment industry and even collaborating professionally. British screenwriter Ol Parker met actress Thandie Newton while working on a BBC film and married in 1998. R&B singer Robin Thicke began dating actress Paula Patton when he was 16 and they married in 2005. Thicke and Patton even co-starred in his 2006 hit music video “Lost Without U.” Soon, one of Hollywood‘s most legendary filmmakers will join the club as George Lucas announced his engagement to businesswoman Mellody Hobson in January 2013.

1.  Robert De Niro & Grace Hightower

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You could say that De Niro has a thing for black women. He’s had three women in his life who were special, and each one is black. He’s fathered six children with these women, and is currently married to Grace Hightower, a beautiful black woman.

2.  Robin Thicke & Paula Patton

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While the lines are certainly blurred on this relationship at the moment, these high school sweethearts still make a pretty pair. We hope Robin gets some help for his “issues”, and that he begs for forgiveness from his understanding wife.

3.  Dirk Nowitzki & Jessica Nowitzki

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The nice guy of basketball married the love of his life in 2012. They didn’t wait long to start a family and in 2013, they welcomed their first child to the world, a baby girl names Malaika.

4.  Matt Stone & Angela Howard

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The co-creator of South Park is famously attached to his partner in crime, Trey Parker, but he still somehow found room in his heart for Comedy Central executive, Angela Howard. The couple married in 2008. They have two children, who will hopefully grow up to be as hilarious as their dad.

5.  Adam Housely & Tamera Mowry

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This duo is the perfect example of the term opposites attract. Adam is a senior news correspondent for Fox News, and Tamera is known for her lighthearted acting gigs. The couple has dealt with their share of racist remarks from trolls regarding their interracial relationship. Mind your business, trolls!

6.  David Bowie & Iman Abdulmajid

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David Bowie got lucky in love when he married his wife, the stunningly beautiful Iman Abulmajid. The supermodel and rocker tied the knot in 1992, and became parents in 2000 when their daughter was born.

7.  Wolfgang Puck & Gelila Assefa

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We’d like an invitation to a dinner party at this couple’s home. Between Chef Puck’s decadent dishes and Gelila Assefa’s style, it’d be an affair to remember. This culinary genius married the fashion designer in 2007, although they say they felt like they were married long before they got hitched.

8.  Roger Ebert & Chaz Ebert

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In 2012, Ebert penned an essay about all the reasons he loved his wife. Unfortunately, this fairy tale ended early, when Roger succumbed to cancer at the age of 70. His wife, Chaz, had valiantly stood by his side and they were a devoted couple until the very end.

9.  Justin Chambers & Keisha Chambers

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Before Justin got a leading role as a hot doctor on Grey’s Anatomy, he met his own leading lady. He married his Keisha in 1993 (we really can’t believe he’s old enough for that, but we digress), and the couple are parents to FIVE kids. Yup, five. Plus two dogs.

10.  Paul Wall & Crystal

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Paul Wall, the notorious gangster rapper, married his wife Crystal in 2006. They quickly started their family, with the addition of two children who were born in 2006 and 2007. It is rumored that the family will be featured on the television show Love & Hip Hop this year.

11.  Jacob Fishel & Rutina Wesley

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You may not recognize Jacob, but you definitely know his wife. Rutina played Tara on True Blood, and although the couple is currently going through a divorce, they spent many years together. Rutina said, “…Just because he happens to be outside of my race doesn’t matter to me.”

12.  Gabriel Aubrey & Halle Berry

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Okay, so there is some confusion to this ex-couple’s status, but whether they were married at one point or not, they do have a child together. Model, Gabriel Aubry fulfilled every man’s dream by hooking up with mega-star Halle. Unfortunately, it turned into a nightmare when the couple split.

13.  George Lucas & Mellody Hobson

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This extraordinary film genius knows a good thing when he sees it. Just last year, he married his second wife, Mellody Hobson. The two quickly decided to start a family, and with the help of a surrogate, they were blessed with a daughter.

14. Phil Collen & Helen L. Simmons

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Philip “Phil” Kenneth Collen is the co-lead guitarist and one of the backing vocalists for English rock band Def Leppard. Def Leppard rocker Phil Collen wed designer Helen L Simmons just nine days after finalising his divorce from second wife Anita.The couple, who met on the band’s 2008 Sparkle Lounge tour, also chose to go alcohol-free at the reception.

15. Ol parker & Thandie Newton

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Thandiwe “Thandie” Newton is an English actress. She has appeared in several British and American films. Newton married English writer, director, and producer Oliver Parker in 1998. They have three children: daughters Ripley and Nico, and son Booker Jombe.

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