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Black Love: Spike and Tonya Lewis Lee Over the Years

Spike Lee and his wife Tonya celebrate 18 years of happily-ever-after.
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Maintaining a long-lasting love in the Hollywood spotlight is no easy feat. That’s why Spike and Tonya Lewis Lee’s 18-year union is a true testimonial that not only defies the odds of many Tinseltown romances, but proves Black love lives on.

From striking a yin and yang balance (she’s a former corporate attorney, he’s a creative filmmaker) to balancing family and fame, here’s a look at Spike and Tonya’s everlasting love through the years…