Legendary actor Sidney Poitier fell for his wife of 45 years on a movie set

As the first Black man to win an Oscar, Sidney Poitier’s six-decade career has been credited with paving the way for so many other Black actors.

Following his death on January 6 at 94, tributes poured in for the icon, including former President Barack Obama, who said Sidney was “a singular talent who epitomized dignity and grace.”