Happy National Loving Day!
Did you know that the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision “Loving v. Virginia” — which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states.
In honor of the national day of “being with the one you love, regardless of age, race, or gender”, take a look at some of our favorite unorthodox couples that actually worked out for the best.
1. Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons & Djimon Honsou
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No one does a blended family like the Simmons / Hounsou / Leissner clan.
2. FKA Twigs & Robert Pattison
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Folks had a lot to say about Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs’ interracial love! But clearly, love concurs all.
3. Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon
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People had their reservations about the difference in career status, race and age when it came to Nick and Mariah’s bond. But even after the divorce, their bond is closer than ever! And dem babies are beautiful!
4. Tamara Mowry & Adam Housley
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Tamera has always been open about the struggles she’s faced being in an interracial relationship with husband Adam. But two beautiful kids and seven years of marriage later, love obviously won.
Interracial love has always been a taboo topic with older generations. But the Star Wars creator and his beautiful make it look so easy.
6. Iman and David Bowie
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Incomparable.
7. Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz
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Their union was a little toxic at first (considering that Swizz was allegedly still married to Mashonda at the time). But alas — love won.
Happy National Loving Day!
Did you know that the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision “Loving v. Virginia” — which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states.
In honor of the national day of “being with the one you love, regardless of age, race, or gender”, take a look at some of our favorite unorthodox couples that actually worked out for the best.
