Don Cheadle can't assist however gush about his spouse, Bridgid Coulter, when it issues most.
Earlier than accepting an award on the HollyRod Foundation's 2025 DesignCare Gala on Saturday, October 4, the personal couple shared a uncommon glimpse into what they admire most about one another.
“She's an incredible mother, an incredible spouse, a tremendous entrepreneur and designer,” Cheadle, 60, completely shared with Us Weekly at NYA EAST in Los Angeles. “She's only a stable citizen, and it's been 30-plus years.”
The Crash and Resort Rwanda actor started courting Coulter, 57, in 1992. They secretly received married throughout the coronavirus pandemic in 2021.
Whereas Coulter appreciated her husband's variety remarks on the purple carpet, she had a bit extra enjoyable along with her reply.
When requested to share what she admires most about Cheadle, Coulter joked, “He's cute. It's all concerning the appears to be like, and he's very proficient, after all!”
Bridgid Coulter and Don Cheadle Chelsea Lauren / Shutterstock for HollyRod
Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete awarded Cheadle and Coulter with the Clarence & Jacqueline Avant Humanitarian Award at their basis's annual gala. The honour is reserved for people whose compassion, advocacy and selflessness create lasting impression.
Whereas Cheadle serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Setting Programme, Coulter has created transformative areas of belonging, management and creativity for girls of coloration and allies by means of the Blackboard Collective and Blackbird Alliance.
Again in June 2021, Cheadle first confirmed that he was a married man when he appeared on an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Present. On the time, visitor host Wanda Sykes apologized for not understanding the actor was already married till he texted her with the private information.
Cheadle shortly instructed the comic there have been no onerous emotions.
Bridgid Coulter, Don Cheadle, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete John Salangsang / Shutterstock for HollyRod
“Yeah, I imply, that's comprehensible, on condition that we've been collectively 28 years earlier than we received married,” the Oscar nominee joked. “I maintain you innocent.”
Whereas the pair — who share grownup youngsters Tai and Imani — attempt to preserve their romance off of social media and away from the general public eye, Coulter acknowledged that being honored by the Peete household's charity was a giant deal.
“We don't actually do rather a lot collectively in public,” she stated alongside her husband. “That is solely due to the trigger.”
The HollyRod Basis is devoted to offering compassionate care to these residing with autism and Parkinson's illness.
Holly and Rodney's son, RJ, was identified with autism on the age of three. He's now 27 years previous and thriving as an worker of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the meantime, Holly's father, Matt Robinson, died of Parkinson's in 2002. Holly's brother is at the moment residing with early-onset Parkinson's.
“We've been pals of their household for some time, and simply actually supporters of what they do,” Cheadle stated of Holly and Rodney's work. “What they're doing for his or her basis is so distinctive and years of nice work. I'm glad to be right here to help them.”
Coulter added, “Their work for autism and Parkinson's is actually essential, and we've recognized Matt [Robinson] ceaselessly. Honoring the work they do is one thing we really feel privileged to do right here.”
