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These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals

Black love is a beautiful thing and nobody represents it quite like these couples do. From LeBron and Savannah to Denzel and Pauletta, these are just a few of our faves!
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Baecation Goals: Ludacris and Eudoxie

No one vacations quite like The Bridges. Whether they are away for an anniversary, birthday or vacationing just because, joined by some of their famous friends or taking a trip just for two, the couple (who has been married since December 2014) knows how to give us major FOMO!

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Giving Back Goals: Ciara and Russell Wilson

With their life and love in the spotlight, Ciara and husband Russell Wilson always lead with their charitable hearts. The singer and the Seattle Seahawks quarterback swapped vows in July of 2016 but even before jumping the broom, the couple has been devoted to giving back with their love especially at the Seattle Children’s Hospital.

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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Couple Selfie Goals: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade may have tied the knot in 2014 but these two are still living and loving like newlyweds. When they aren’t supporting each other in their respective acting and basketball careers, they are either jetsetting on an amazing couple’s vacation or kick back and relaxing snapping selfies. Either way, it’s goals on goals!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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All Around Goals: Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker

Niecy Nash and her husband Jay Tucker are too cute for words. If they aren’t making us swoon with throwback photos of their adorable love, showing off some dance moves in videos or suprising each other to keep the other on track, this love is motivating and everything!

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Longevity Goals: Denzel And Pauletta Washington

Married for 34 years, Denzel and Pauletta Washington serve Black love goals with the passing of each day. The couple met on the set of the television film, Wilma, Pauletta said the key to their long lasting union has nothing to do with luck. “Our faith,” she told Extra in 2017. “Nothing is magic, it’s just work.”

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Anniversary Celebration Goals: Cookie and Magic Johnson

We can all take a cue from Magic and Cookie because when these two celebrate an anniversary, they go big or go home! To toast 25 years of marriage, the retired NBA Hall of Famer pulled out all the stops to champion his wife with an amazing Italian vacation followed by an all-star couples party in Monaco. And don’t forget the gift! Magic gave Cookie a 25-carat ring. Whoo, talk about love!

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Red Carpet Slay Goals: Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance

Going back to their Yale School of Drama days, this couple always gets it picture perfect everytime and it’s all the love goals we need. 

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Lowkey Couple Goals: Kerry Washington And Nnamdi Asmougha

You won’t catch Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asmougha doing it for the ‘gram because these two are as lowkey as they come. Since they married 2013, little is known about their life as husband and wife other than the fact that they are proud parents to children, Isabella and Caleb. We love that these two, even in the spotlight, manage to keep their personal life private. 

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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09
PDA Goals: Alicia Keys And Swizz Beatz

We can always count on Swizz and Alicia to keep it sweet! Whether they are swapping kisses on the red carpet or he’s sneaking in a peak on her forehead or cheek, we aren’t mad at this public display of affection.

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10
Faith Goals: Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin

Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin prove time and time again that their love was well-worth the wait. The Hollywood power couple stayed devoted and rooted in their Christian faith prior to tying the knot in June 2012 wedding by abstaining from sex and have contined to walk in their beliefs as husband and wife. Their love is definitely all that and then some.

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11
Love Story Goals: Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe

It all began on the set of Soul Food and who knew an HBO series would give us one of the most iconic Black couples of all time. Nicole and Boris are woke, great parents, amazing actors and oh, just beautiful! This love, which is going on 12 years strong, just gets better by the year. These two are simply perfection!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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12
Business Partner Goals: Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker

What can’t Kandi and Todd do?! Besides raising their son Ace along with Kandi’s daughter Riley and Todd’s daughter Kaela, the Real Housewives of Atlanta couple makes mixing business with pleasure look easy, breezy. Having successfully partnered on a stageplay and their new restaurant, The Old Lady Gang, the Tuckers are all about the love and the money!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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13
Young Lover Goals: Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict

These two were destined for a great love from the beginning. Cory always speaks highly of his humble beginnings in the industry and patient heart of Tia that kept him motivated on his darkest days. “I had odd jobs. I worked at K-Mart, graveyard shift, security. That’s when I was just grinding man. I met my wife during them days. She was with me. She was just coming out of Sister, Sister, but they had everything man and I didn’t have anything. I had a studio apartment, sleeping in the corner, no furniture for almost two years,” the actor revealed. “I was waiting on a bus stop—after I shot my first film. Her sister and her drove by, they saw me waiting and asked to give me a ride. I was embarrassed. I was downtown. They gave me a ride and we were friends ever since. They took me to Inglewood, so that’s how that relationship started.” Aww!

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14
Total Domination Goals: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith

What would Black love look like without Will and Jada?! The couple swapped vows in 1997 and for nearly 20 years have been the standard for success and happiness. It’s always safe to say we have a definite couple crush on these two!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
15
Through Thick and Thin Goals: LL Cool J and Simone Smith

Rapper and major heartthrob only has love for one lady and that’s his wife Simone. In 2004, Simone found a lump on her leg and was diaagnosed with bone cancer. During her battle, LL was her biggest supporter and the experience Simone said, brought them closer.  “You don’t abandon someone in that foxhole, you know,” the actor and rapper said. “You got to be there in that foxhole with them. So I made some decisions professionally and decided to be by Simone’s side during that period.”

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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High School Sweethearts Goals: LeBron and Savannah James

Basketball king LeBron James found his queen early. The Cleveland Cavalier star and his wife Savannah met in high school and fell in love. After being together for quite some time, the couple tied the knot in 2013 and have three beautiful children together–a daughter, Zhuri Nova and sons, LeBron Jr. and Bryce. 

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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Couple Style Goals: Steve and Marjorie Harvery

When it comes to serving killer style looks, no one compares to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey. Whether they are roaming the streets on a beautiful European vacation or sitting front row at a fashion show, Steve and Marjoie are fashionable wherever they go!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
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18
Family Empire Goals: Steph and Ayesha Curry

When it comes to building an amazing empire there is one couple that knows all about that–Steph and Ayesha Curry! The couple, who met as teens in church, have always had their eyes on the prize in the pursuit of their passions. Steph is a two team NBA champ with the Golden State Warriors, two time league MVP and four time all-star. Ayesha is a certified culinary queen with a cooking show, cookbook, meal delivery service and soon-to-be cookware line on her resume. Not to mention The Currys family wouldn’t be complete without their two adorable daughters, Riley and Ryan. Now that’s an empire!

These Couples Are The Definition of Black Love Goals
TOPICS:  Black Love
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