Samuel L Jackson surprised fans with some sweet words for his wife LaTanya on their 40th wedding anniversary. The pair have been together for half a century.
In an Instagram post, Jackson looked back at their 50 years together and gushed about his wife.
“50 years ago we started dancing, it was all fun & games. 40 years ago today, shit got real! The slow drag of our lives pressed together, I led sometimes, sometimes she did. We finally found that rhythm where there was no leader, we moved as one,” he wrote.
“We’re still glued together, hip to hip, a holding each other up, not covering as much of the floor, but owning & loving the space that’s ours. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY @ltjackson_ Love ? You for keeping me on my toes & on the beat for 18,250 days. You make my soul ? sing‼️Don’t change the tune, we’re not done dancing?????”
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The actors met pre-fame, back when Samuel attended Morehouse College. They tied the knot on August 18, 1980. Together, they have one daughter named Zoe (38).
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In an interview with Essence, LaTanya says the secret to their success is love has been their faith.
“You have to have a big heart and the Lord. You can’t do this without the Lord. You’re going to have to turn to somebody, something — because men, they are different. They’re cut from a different cloth.”
She adds that they’ve had a personal mantra that has kept them together.
“I’m telling you, we were revolutionaries. We used to say the most revolutionary thing was to keep a Black family together. So that became our mantra.”
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Now that weddings are allowed again in South Africa under alert Level 2, it’s the perfect time to start planning your big day!
Current regulations restrict the amount of guests you’re allowed. As a wedding falls under a ‘public gathering’, no more than 50 persons are allowed.
Considering this very small guest list, you won’t be needing a massive venue. Luckily, there are so many stunning ways to elevate a smaller venue to make it elegant, glamorous and intimate.
Remember to take social distancing measures into consideration when planning your big day and space your seating out. You should also have sanitising stations on hand so that your guests can stay clean throughout the day.
Here are a few of our favourite ways to dress up an intimate ceremony:
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Get ready to say ‘I do’! Weddings are once again allowed in South Africa under Level 2 lockdown regulations.
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Saturday, August 15 that the country would move to alert Level 2 on midnight of August 17, a number of restrictions of movement and activity have eased.
On Monday, August 17 the new regulations were gazetted, with one point giving extra joy to the wedding industry.
“All gatherings are prohibited except at [regulation 10 0f 15] gathering weddings, subject to a limitation of 50 persons, and directions issued by the relevant Cabinet member,” the Gazette reads.
The gazette also reads that all those attending a gathering must wear a face mask and adhere to all health protocols and social distancing measures.
Under Level 2 lockdown, weddings may continue but only for a maximum of 50 people in a gathering. As such, no big weddings will be allowed.
This is exciting news for those who have had to postpone their big day amid the pandemic. If you’re keen to get married now, you’ll have to start considering a micro wedding. Luckily, we have the best advice.
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Read the gazetted regulations here: 43620gon891s_0
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Get your fairytale ending with a princess-cut engagement ring. This cut is incredibly popular, and graces the ring fingers of celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, Cameron Diaz and Kate Bosworth.
The princess-cut is the most popular of the fancy cut diamond shapes, according to Shimansky. It is a timeless shape, with a geometric silhouette that makes the stone appear brighter and whiter.
If you’d like to join the ranks of the rich and famous, here’s what you need to know about the princess-cut.
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The shape:
A princess-cut diamond has a square-shaped stone with pointed corners, and can have up to 78 facets. From the side, it appears as if the stone is the shape of an inverted pyramid. This cut offers stunning sparkle thanks to its high levels of brilliance and fire.
About 80% of a rough stone’s radiance is retained when cutting a princess shape, compared to the 50% of a round brilliant shape. This makes a princess cut the more economical choice as well.
This cut requires master craftmanship. In the wrong hands, the stone’s delicate and intricate facets can appear chunky. It must have a deep cut, a relatively slim girdle and pointed corners. V-shaped prongs hold the body of the stone securely in place while also protecting the corners.
“The square shape of this cut is associated with the personality traits of independence, audacity and confidence. Thanks to its beauty, brilliance and striking appearance, it’s not difficult to understand why the princess cut diamond has become such a popular cut among modern-day brides,” says Shimansky.
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The origin:
This shape is one of the newer cuts on the market, and has had multiple precursors. It is believed its origins began back in the 1960s when diamond cutter Arpad Nagy created the ‘profile’ cut in 1961. This cut has 58 facets and was designed to allow less of the rough stone to be lost in the cutting process.
South African designer Basil Watermeyer then introduced the Barion cut in the 1970s, which was a stunning cut with 81 hard to replicate facets. Israeli diamond duo Betazel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz followed up by creating the ‘quadrillion’ cut, which is the closest to the modern princess cut as we know it.
How it got its current name is not definite, but jewellers suspect it is because of its radiant sparkle that makes the stone appear fit for royalty.
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What to consider:
If you’re on the market for a princess-cut ring, there are a few things to keep in mind. Generally, this cut is priced lower per carat because more of the rough stone is saved during the cutting process. Due to their multiple facets, incusions or natural imperfections are hidden quite well in the stone.
However, because most of the weight is on the underside of the diamond or the pavilion, this cut may make the stone appear smaller than another diamond with the same carat weight.
As such, you get higher brilliance on this cut but may sacrifice size. Each customer must decide for themselves what they care about more.
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