Denzel Washington made it clear his performing selections have by no means been influenced by awards whereas disregarding his Gladiator II Oscar snub with sharp humor.
Denzel Washington disregarded awards chatter and business accolades whereas selling Gladiator II, making it clear he’s by no means let trophies form his profession selections.
The 2-time Oscar winner, who holds 9 Academy Award nominations, stated throughout his Highest 2 Lowest press tour that recognition from Hollywood has by no means been his motivation.
“I don’t do it for Oscars. I don’t care about that sort of stuff. I’ve been at this a very long time, and there’s time after I received and shouldn’t have received after which didn’t win and will’ve received. Man provides the award. God provides the reward,” Washington informed Jake’s Takes.
His feedback come months after many business watchers labeled him a significant Oscar snub for his efficiency in Gladiator II, the place he failed to attain a nomination for greatest supporting actor.
When requested in regards to the omission by The New York Occasions, he replied with biting humor: “Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I’m so upset. I’m joyful for all that did, and I’m proud of what I’m doing.”
Washington, who received greatest supporting actor for Glory and greatest actor for Coaching Day, has by no means been one to chase business validation.
“I’m not that all for Oscars,” he added. “Folks ask me, ‘The place do I hold it?’ Nicely, subsequent to the opposite one. I’m not bragging! Simply telling you the way I really feel about it. On my final day, they aren’t going to do me a bit of fine.”
Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, is about for launch later this 12 months.
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