Black Actors Who Have Dated Asian Women

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In film and TV, many Black actors have found love with partners from diverse backgrounds, including Asian cultures. These couples often connect through work in the entertainment industry or through friends, and build lasting relationships and families. Below are examples of marriages and publicly known relationships between Black actors and their partners of Asian heritage, with details about their partners’ professions and family life.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes has been married to artist Nakyung Nikki Park since 2003. Park, a South Korean painter and the daughter of TV director Park Cheol, and Snipes have children together. She generally stays out of the public eye to focus on her art, while Snipes has mentioned that his family helps keep him balanced.

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak, an American model and restaurant owner of Korean heritage, have had an on-again, off-again relationship. They married in 2013 and have two sons, Qirin and Hero. After a separation, they got back together, and Howard proposed to Pak again in 2018. Pak continues to pursue her business ventures while often appearing alongside Howard at public events.

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle has been married to Elaine Mendoza Erfe since 2001. Elaine, who is Filipino, prefers to stay out of the public eye while focusing on creative projects and giving back to the community. They live in Ohio and are raising three children together. Chappelle often includes references to his family and Filipino in-laws in his stand-up comedy routines.

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore is dating model and actress Jesiree Dizon, who is of Filipino heritage. They had a daughter, Frankie, in 2023. Jesiree works in both fashion and television and often posts about their family on social media. Shemar has talked about how much he enjoys being a father and managing his career with raising a child.

Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy and Khatira Rafiqzada married in Los Angeles in 2012 and have two children. Khatira, who is Afghan American and used to be an actress, now focuses on business and culinary projects. Michael has said that having a stable family life is essential for managing his busy work schedule.

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons were in a relationship from 2007 to 2012 and share a son named Kenzo. Kimora, who has Japanese and Korean roots through her mother, continues to work in fashion and charity while raising their son alongside Djimon. The couple has been seen together at family-focused public events.

Taye Diggs

Actor Taye Diggs has been dating Apryl Jones since 2022. Jones, who is of Taiwanese, Chinese, and African American descent, is a television personality and businesswoman. The couple met online and have since been seen together at events and have collaborated on projects.

Ray J

Ray J and Princess Love tied the knot in 2016. Princess, who is of Filipino and African American descent, and Ray J have two children, Melody and Epik. Princess Love is involved in fashion and beauty and is also a frequent television personality. The couple often shares glimpses of their family and work through social media and other platforms.

Omarion

Omarion and Apryl Jones, who is of Taiwanese, Chinese, and African American descent, have two children together. Their relationship gained public attention through their appearances on television and in the music industry. Since separating, they’ve prioritized co-parenting and often share updates about their children’s milestones and their own careers.

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2025-11-17 21:46