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Kirk Franklin and Wife Tammy Franklin's Absolute Sweetest Moments

For 20 years, Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy have been best friends and lovers. Despite all the ups and downs, the proud parents of four have held strong to their faith and grown their love, easily making them our couple crush of the week. Here are nine of the Franklins' sweetest love moments.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Magic of Marriage
Kirk and Tammy said “I Do” on January 20, 1996 and since then they’ve been all wrapped up in each other’s love!
Kirk Franklin and Wife Tammy Franklin's Absolute Sweetest Moments
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02
Kisses For His Mrs.
Nothing like a good kiss for old times sake!
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03
The Glow of Love
Tammy shared this sweet photo of see and Kirk from her pregnancy with their son Caizah who was born in 2000.
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04
Sunday Funday
“Sunday… Cuddled on the couch and [watching] football with my boyfriend,” Tammy captioned this photo.
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05
Throwback Moments
How sweet is this photo of Kirk and Tammy!
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06
Picture Perfect
Nothing like a love like this…flawless!
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07
Bowling Bliss
A fun night with bae to enjoy some bowling?! Yes!
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08
Winning Big
Kirk has many crowning achievements but none quite like the one that stole his heart!
Kirk Franklin and Wife Tammy Franklin's Absolute Sweetest Moments
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09
Glory to God

Tammy is so honored to be called Kirk’s wife. She calls him the “love of her life and her best friend!”

Kirk Franklin and Wife Tammy Franklin's Absolute Sweetest Moments
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TOPICS:  Black Love