Denzel Washington wraps his arm around beloved wife of 41 years Pauletta as they attend his premiere for Gladiator II in London

Denzel Washington looked as loved up as ever with his wife of 41 years Pauletta as the couple attended the Gladiator II premiere on Wednesday in Leicester Square.

The Hollywood legend, 69, embraced the actress, 74, as they beamed for stunning snaps on the red carpet for the hotly-anticipated screening.

Pauletta looked in her highest spirits proudly supporting her husband amid his leading role in Ridley Scott’s second instalment of the action film.

Meanwhile the Equalizer alum looked smart in a suit co-ord, and the actress rocked a silky white top and black maxi skirt, teamed with a black billowing coat.

Adding further glamour to her ensemble, the Philadelphia star accessorised with a long pendant pearl necklace.

The Hollywood legend, 69, embraced the actress, 74, as they beamed for stunning snaps on the red carpet for the hotly-anticipated screening 

She finished off with chic black stilettos and a classy clutch bag as she posed alongside Denzel under the limelight.

During the glitzy event, acting icon Denzel rubbed shoulders on the red carpet with director Sir Ridley Scott as well as co-star Paul Mescal.

The trio were later joined for pictures by the rest of the brilliant cast of A-listers including Stranger Things alum Joseph Quinn, The Last Of Us favourite Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Fred Hechinger.

Gladiator II will hit both US and UK theatres on November 22 – where Oscar nominee Paul’s character battles three-time Emmy nominee Pedro’s Roman general-turned-gladiator, man-eating baboons, and a rhino-riding warrior.

Paul took over the role of Lucius Verus (Spencer Treat Clark), the grown-up nephew of the late Roman Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) who idolized the late general-turned-slave-turned-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe).

Gladiator II – which has men fighting atop giant boats in shark-infested waters – will also feature Matt Lucas, May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Peter Mensah, and Tim McInnerny.

‘Working on this film was one of the standout moments of my life to date,’ Paul, 28, gushed in the pre-taped introduction.

‘Getting to go to work every day with Sir Ridley Scott behind the camera is a good day to work in any context.’

The actress rocked a silky white top and black maxi skirt, teamed with a black billowing coat

Pauletta looked in her highest spirits proudly supporting her husband amid his eagerly-anticipated leading role in Ridley Scott’s second instalment of the action film 

Meanwhile the actor opted for a conventional black suit co-ord

During the glitzy event, acting icon Denzel rubbed shoulders on the red carpet with director Sir Ridley Scott (middle) as well as co-star Paul Mescal (right)

The trio were later joined for pictures by the rest of the brilliant cast of A-listers including Stranger Things alum Joseph Quinn, The Last Of Us favourite Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Fred Hechinger