Courtney B. Vance has recently shared the key to his long and happy marriage with actress Angela Bassett, which has flourished for nearly three decades. The actor, 65, spoke to the press at the world premiere of his new movie “Lilo & Stitch” held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
During the interview, Vance credited the adage “happy wife, happy life” as a principal tenet of their successful union. He emphasized that a happy environment is a reflection of his wife’s happiness, stating, “It’s really about when my wife is happy, the land is happy.” Vance also highlighted the importance of mutual respect and open communication, asserting that discussing important decisions together is essential for a harmonious partnership.
The couple first crossed paths as graduate students at Yale’s drama school in the early 1980s but reignited their connection later in New York City in 1994. Bassett recounted their reunion in a 2007 interview with Oprah Winfrey, which led to their marriage in 1997. Together, they have fraternal twins, Bronwyn Golden and Slater Josiah, born in 2006.
The wisdom shared by Vance underscores the significance of nurturing happiness and candid communication in a relationship, which can serve as an inspiring blueprint for others seeking long-lasting partnerships in their own lives.