Inside Denzel Washington and wife Pauletta’s real estate portfolio: From their 30,000-square-foot Beverly Park mansion to a $13 million New York apartment and historic Hollywood estate

Denzel Washington has built one of the most respected careers in Hollywood by winning two Oscars, playing countless memorable roles, and making a reputation in professionalism that have defined his public life. Behind the scenes he and his wife, Pauletta Pearson, have also built a collection of homes that stretch from the Hollywood Hills to Manhattan. These days the couple primarily live in Beverly Park, yet their real-estate history includes a historic Toluca Lake estate, a Malibu beach house, a landmark New York apartment, and a recent Century City condo.Washington once summed up what matters most to him: “The difference between a house and a home, it’s a big difference. You can buy a house, but that doesn’t make it a home and not to say a man can’t make a home a home, but my wife has made our house a home, and raised these beautiful kids and protected them and sacrificed for them, she did the heavy-lifting, “he told to People. That sense of home has guided the places they have chosen over the years.Denzel Washington’s Toluca Lake beginningBy 1988 Washington had already made his mark on television with ‘St. Elsewhere’ and was heading toward his first Oscar win for ‘Glory’. That year he paid $1.1 million for a Colonial Revival house in Toluca Lake. The 6,300-square-foot residence had been designed in 1940 by pioneering architect Paul Revere Williams for comedian Leon Errol according to Architectural Digest. Later it belonged to William Holden, who even hosted the wedding reception of Ronald and Nancy Reagan there in 1952. The property offered four bedrooms, a formal dining room, a home office, a primary suite with balcony and media room, plus a guest cottage, pool, spa, koi pond, and fire pit on half an acre. Washington sold it in 2000 to television producer Brenda Hampton for $1.9 million.Denzel Washington Malibu retreat with a star historyAt some point the Washingtons also owned a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Malibu that once belonged to the duo Captain & Tennille. Earlier residents included musician Jimmy Page and actor Jan-Michael Vincent according to Independent. The home featured open-beamed ceilings, sweeping ocean views, a guest house, a detached gym, and a jacuzzi. Details about exactly when they bought and sold it remain limited, but the property later appeared on the rental market for roughly $490 a night, giving outsiders a chance to experience a piece of its celebrity past.Denzel Washington and Pauletta Pearson’s the longtime Beverly Park EstateIn 1996 the couple purchased two lots in the gated Beverly Park community from then-Disney chairman Michael Eisner and his wife Jane for about $6.5 million. The two-acre estate grew into their primary residence and remains so nearly three decades later. It now includes a four-story main house of almost 30,000 square feet and a 5,000-square-foot guesthouse by the pool. Between the two buildings there are nine bedrooms and fifteen bathrooms, along with a tennis court. The scale is impressive, yet the property has stayed largely private.New York and a newer Los Angeles CondoIn 2006 the Washingtons added an East Coast foothold, paying $13 million for an apartment in the then-prestigious 15 Central Park West building designed by Robert A.M. Stern. Neighbours over the years have included Sting, Robert De Niro, and Nascar’s Jeff Gordon. The limestone building offered high-end amenities such as a large fitness centre, a restaurant with butler service, a private theatre, and a glass-roofed pool. In 2022 they expanded their Los Angeles holdings again, buying a $10.9 million Century City condominium that combined two units into one 8,150-square-foot residence with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The seller was Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud. Distinctive orange front doors open onto herringbone floors, multiple entertaining spaces, and terraces.Who is Denzel Washington?Denzel Washington is considered to be among the best actors of his generation. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York and came to prominence first on the television series ‘St. Elsewhere’ before delivering powerful performances in films such as ‘Glory’, ‘Malcolm X’, ‘Training Day’, and ‘Fences’. He has won two Academy Awards and earned a reputation for intensity, discipline, and a refusal to chase trends. Beyond acting he has directed and produced, while maintaining a private family life with his wife of more than four decades. Even as he has spoken about eventual retirement, his body of work continues to influence younger performers and audiences alike.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback on toientertainment@timesinternet.in.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!