'Fame' Actress Debbie Allen And Her Husband Norm Nixon Have Been Married For 35 Years

Sep 06, 2019 by apost team

What allows a famous couple to get to 35 years of marriage and counting? The answer is defining love your own way.

Debbie Allen is a noted actress, best known for her role in "Fame." She and her husband, Norm Nixon, have been married for 35 years. Hollywood is notorious for quick marriage and quick divorces. This couple took a different path.

A quick look at their social media accounts show how they have kept their marriage strong. They love each other. They show each other that love. This couple values their relationship.

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It really showed when they threw a party a few years ago to mark their 32nd anniversary. They invited friends and families to join them on a yacht in Marina del Ray.

One of the highlights of the night was the dancing this pair did. Debbie, the dancer, and Norm, the former basketball player, strutted their stuff all night. Someone captured a special moment on video. Debbie captioned it with "32 years of loving" and added a few heart emojis.

Debbie and Norm got married back in 1984, right after her divorce from Winnfred Wilford. Since that day, they have been totally inseparable. They were gifted with two children, Norman Ellard Jr. and Vivian Nicole. Norm's older son, DeVaughn, is an integral part of their family.

The secret to their success is, according to an interview with Elle that Allen did a few years ago, is that they put family first. Nothing else gets ahead of that. And Debbie considers her marriage and her kids her most valuable achievements, not her fame or success. They are her true joy. This strong union shows Allen's true character. Strength and self-discipline are traits that have made her marriage, and her career, successful.

Born in Texas, Debbie's more than an actress and a dancer. She actively produces, directs, and choreographs. She owns her own dance company, known as Debbie Allen's Dance Academy. Debbie is also co-owner of D.A.D, a production company. Her sister Phylicia Rashad is her partner, according to IMDb.

Today, at age 69, Allen remains focused on her family and dreams of the future. She has plenty of professional milestones she wants to make. But, her main happiness comes from enjoying life with her husband and children.

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