Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson said their vows in 1980.

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The Hollywood couple's longtime marriage was blessed with one daughter.

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During a recent interview, the lovebirds opened up about their iconic romance.

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The couple's promise to remain together wasn't easy to achieve.

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LaTanya threatened to leave her husband during his drug addiction phase.

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Samuel credited his wife for saving him from this dark phase of his life.

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