Grahame Pratt and Leslie Uggams
This couple dealt with plenty of haters, but they unquestionably prevailed. They met in Sydney, Australia, when they were only beginning their 20s. Leslie was worried about their challenges living in the U.S. as a mixed-race marriage. Additionally, she was aware that Grahame Pratt would not comprehend racism in 1960s America. Leslie Uggams made a stir in the legendary “Roots” T.V. miniseries from the 1970s, winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe. For “Hallelujah, Baby,” she received a Tony award. She recently appeared in the films “Deadpool” and “Empire.” They got hitched in 1965 and moved to New York City. Nowadays, it’s simpler.