Denzel Washington and his daughter Katia Washington

Denzel Washington (L) and his daughter Katia Washington present the Best Movie award onstage during the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on May 31, 2009 in Universal City, California.

Denzel Washington with family

Denzel Washington's son John David Washington.


The actor makes waves with son Malcolm, now 15, in 1999.

Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington with their children John David ,Malcolm, Olivia, Katia.

Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta Washington

-Actress Pauletta Washington (25 June 1983 - present) 4 children

-Children: John David (b. July 28, 1984), Katia (b. 1987), and twins Malcolm and Olivia (b. 1991).
-Son, Malcolm, was named in honor of Malcolm X.

-Cousin is CBS anchorman Ukee Washington.

-Son John David Washington recently signed as a running back with the St. Louis Rams (May 2006).

-His daughter, Katia Washington, currently attends Yale University.

-Denzel Washington Son of Lennis Washington, a beautician and former Gospel singer.