Samuel L. Jackson and wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson celebrated 44 years of marriage in August

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson on Sept. 4, 2024. Photo:

The Piano Lesson actor, 75, is the cover star of AARP The Magazine‘s October/November 2024 issue, speaking in a wide-ranging interview about his career, sobriety and family life.

Samuel L. Jackson Reflects on His Longevity in Hollywood: ‘I’ve Been Kind of Fortunate’ (Exclusive)

“Or,” the Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist star continues, “there are certain things that you learn to ignore about people — that she’s learned to ignore about me. And one of the things she had to accept is that I’m going to go to work. I’m going to go to work all the time until, you know, it’s time.”

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson on April 18, 2024.

The Piano Lesson is in select theaters Nov. 8, then on Netflix Nov. 22.