Black Actors Who Have Dated Asian Women

Across film and television many Black actors have built relationships with partners from a range of cultural backgrounds and some of these partners are Asian. These couples often meet through the entertainment industry or mutual friends and go on to form families or long term partnerships. The examples below include marriages and publicly confirmed relationships where the partner is of Asian heritage. Each entry highlights who the partner is and key details such as profession and family milestones.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes is married to Nakyung Nikki Park who is a South Korean painter and the daughter of television director Park Cheol. The couple wed in 2003 in a private ceremony and have children together. Park has kept a low profile while continuing her art career. Snipes has occasionally credited his family life with keeping him grounded.

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard has a long relationship history with Mira Pak who is an American model and restaurateur of Korean descent. They married in 2013 and later welcomed two sons named Qirin and Hero. The pair separated and later reconciled with Howard proposing again in 2018. Pak has appeared with Howard at industry events while maintaining her business interests.

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle is married to Elaine Mendoza Erfe who is of Filipino heritage. They married in 2001 and reside in Ohio where they are raising three children. Elaine has pursued creative and philanthropic interests while staying largely out of the spotlight. Chappelle has referenced his family life and Filipino in laws in stand up material.

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore is in a relationship with Jesiree Dizon who is a model and actress of Filipino descent. The couple welcomed a daughter named Frankie in 2023. Dizon has worked across fashion and television and shares updates about family life on social media. Moore has spoken publicly about becoming a father and balancing work with parenting.

Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy married Khatira Rafiqzada who is Afghan American and previously worked as an actress before launching business ventures. They wed in 2012 in Los Angeles and have two children together. Rafiqzada has been involved in entrepreneurship and culinary projects away from the spotlight. Ealy has credited family stability with helping him navigate a demanding production schedule.

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou was in a long term relationship with Kimora Lee Simmons who has Japanese and Korean heritage through her mother. They were together from 2007 to 2012 and have a son named Kenzo. Simmons continues to manage fashion and philanthropic work while co parenting. Hounsou and Simmons have appeared together at public events centered on their family.

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs has been in a relationship with Apryl Jones who is of Taiwanese and Chinese heritage in addition to African American roots. The pair began appearing together publicly in 2022 after connecting through social media. Jones is known for television work and entrepreneurship. They have shared collaborative content and have attended industry events together.

Ray J

Ray J married Princess Love who is of Filipino and African American heritage in 2016. They share two children named Melody and Epik. Princess Love has pursued fashion and beauty ventures and appears regularly on television. The couple has documented their family life and business projects across multiple platforms.

Omarion

Omarion has two children with Apryl Jones who has Taiwanese and Chinese heritage along with African American roots. Their relationship was widely covered during television appearances and music related projects. They have focused on co parenting following their separation. Public updates have included family milestones and career developments.

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