Ruby dee and ozzie davis

Over the years, Vanity Fair has photographed some of the world’s most notable couples—presidents and First Ladies, actors and muses, writers and co-writers. In twos, they’ve led the nation, advanced civil rights, created Oscar-winning films, and overcome the odds, time and time again. They are the true hallmarks of Valentine’s Day.

Actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis met in 1946 in New York City when they were both cast in "Jeb," a play by Herman Shumlin about racial intolerance. Davis stopped to fix his tie during rehearsal and in an instant, Dee was captivated. "My attraction to him was the one miracle of my life," Dee would sa

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Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee met on the set of ‘Jeb’

Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis

Nora Day Davis and Hasna Muhammad remember what it was like to grow up in their household and the special times they shared.

Eleanor Fischer speaks with Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee about Paul Robeson, his cultural contributions and impact on society.