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Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin Show Us What Being Happily Married for 20 Years Looks Like

It's the Martins' 20th wedding anniversary! While the years may change, Tisha and Duane's love for one another remains the same.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Happy Anniversary Tisha and Duane
Do you know what today is? It’s their anniversary! On August 17, 1996 Tisha Campbell Martin and Duane Martin were married and today they celebrate 20 years of marital bliss. We take a look back at their love through the years.
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1995
Oh, hey prom pose!
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1996
From the beginning, Tisha had Duane’s heart.
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1998
Throwback gold!
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2002
We love it when the throwback love is real.
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2003
Tisha and Duane are all smiles at the American Music Awards
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2003
Date night at the Soul Train Awards matching with style and sophistication.
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2003
The Martins, who are also parents to Ezekiel Martin, Xen Martin, stand united no matter where they go.
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2003
The couple have often credited their success to being willing to stay grounded, communicate and try new things.
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2004
We love that the Martin’s signature pose is always holding each other close.
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2005
Yup, they’ve always had the magic.
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2005
Tisha and Duane have always been all about the love and less about the fuss. Martin proposed to Tisha at a Dennys restaurant in the middle of the night.
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2005
A gorgeous couple both then and now.
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2006
We love the way Tisha and Duane aren’t afraid to give a little red carpet PDA for fans.
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2005
A picture perfect couple for sure.
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2005
The Martins looking date-night ready for the BET Anniversary party.
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2006
The Martins making marriage look easy at a film screening in New York City.
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2013
A sweet nuzzle from our favorite couple. Aww! Feels on feels on feels.
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2014
The forehead kiss really says it all. The Martins make staying in love year-after-year look effortless.
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2015
The Martins look happier than ever while posing for a selfie in Beverly Hills.
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