Black Actors Who Have Dated White Women

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Interracial relationships have long been part of Hollywood history and many Black actors have publicly dated or married white women across different eras and genres. The entries below highlight verifiable relationships that appeared in interviews red carpet appearances or official records. Each item focuses on concrete details such as marriage dates public partnerships and family milestones. The goal is to provide clear factual snapshots rather than speculation.

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx
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Jamie Foxx was in a high profile relationship with Katie Holmes that became public after years of private appearances together. They were frequently photographed at events and were reported to have split after attending a major awards weekend. Foxx has worked across film and television while maintaining discretion about his personal life. His relationship with Holmes remained one of the most visible parts of his dating history.

Donald Glover

Donald Glover
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Donald Glover has a longtime partnership with Michelle White and the couple has welcomed children together. Glover has mentioned his family in interviews while keeping most details private. He balances acting with writing and directing and has occasionally referenced parenthood during press for his projects. Their relationship has included joint public appearances at industry events.

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs
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Taye Diggs married Idina Menzel after they met through a stage production and they later divorced. The two share a child and have appeared together at public events tied to their careers. Diggs has discussed co parenting in interviews and public forums. His relationship history with Menzel remains a consistent reference point in coverage of his personal life.

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick
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Omari Hardwick is married to Jennifer Pfautch and they have children together. The couple has appeared at premieres and public functions connected to his television work. Hardwick has referenced his spouse and family in media interviews. Their marriage has been part of broader conversations about his off screen life.

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard
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Terrence Howard’s relationship history includes marriage to Lori McCommas who is white and with whom he has children. He later had additional marriages and relationships that also drew media attention. Howard’s personal life has been noted alongside his film and television roles. Public records and red carpet appearances have documented these family connections.

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo
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David Oyelowo is married to Jessica Oyelowo and they have a family together. The couple met early in their careers and have appeared publicly at film festivals and premieres. He has credited family support during press tours for major projects. Their marriage has been consistently acknowledged in profiles and interviews.

Regé-Jean Page

Regé-Jean Page
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Regé-Jean Page has been publicly linked to Emily Brown with whom he has been photographed at events and in everyday settings. Coverage has noted their appearances at ceremonies connected to his breakout roles. They have kept details minimal while remaining visible as a couple. Their relationship is often referenced in entertainment reporting.

Donald Faison

Donald Faison
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Donald Faison married CaCee Cobb and the couple shares children. Their wedding was attended by friends from television and film and received media coverage. Faison has posted family milestones that have been picked up by entertainment outlets. Their relationship has included joint appearances at industry events.

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams
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Jesse Williams has dated Minka Kelly following his earlier marriage and subsequent divorce. The relationship drew attention due to their public profiles in television and film. Media outlets documented joint outings and project related appearances. His personal life has been covered alongside his stage and television work.

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy
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Eddie Murphy has been in a long term relationship with Paige Butcher who is from Australia and they have children together. The pair has appeared at premieres and charity events. Their family milestones have been acknowledged in entertainment news. Murphy’s off screen life often surfaces during promotional interviews for new releases.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. married Sara Kapfer and they were together for many years before separating. They share children and their marriage was well documented in public records and coverage. Gooding’s family life has been referenced during different phases of his career. Their relationship history remains part of his public biography.

Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors
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Jonathan Majors previously dated Grace Jabbari and their relationship was widely reported due to legal proceedings that followed their breakup. The connection was documented in court records and extensive media coverage. Public attention around the case established the history between them. His earlier relationship details have been outlined in timelines published by major outlets.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon
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Nick Cannon has dated and co parented with partners including Bre Tiesi who is white. Their child together has been part of larger coverage of Cannon’s growing family. Announcements of births and co parenting arrangements have been public. Cannon’s acting and hosting work often coincides with media interest in his family life.

Jordan Fisher

Jordan Fisher
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Jordan Fisher married Ellie Woods and they frequently share major life moments with the public. The couple has posted about milestones that have been covered by entertainment media. Fisher’s work in television film and theater intersects with family updates during press cycles. Their marriage remains a notable aspect of his public profile.

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