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Denzel Washington says he doesn't care about Oscars. Here's why
Actor Denzel Washington recently stated he is not interested in Oscars any more. He revealed that his career choices are not focused on winning in his recent interview with the Youtube channel, Jake's Takes, reflected on the connection between the Academy Awardsand his craft. He said, "I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff."advertisementHe further said, "I've been at this a long time, and there's time when I won and shouldn't have won and then didn't win and should've won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward."
"I'm not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, 'Where do I keep it?' Well, next to the other one. I'm not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] aren't going to do me a bit of good," the 70-year-old added.'I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff,' Washington said. 'I've been at this a long time, and there's time when I won and shouldn't have won and then didn't win and should've won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward.'Washington continued, 'I'm not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, 'Where do I keep it?' Well, next to the other one. I'm not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] aren't going to do me a bit of good.'In 2024, Washington was considered a major Oscar snub after he failed to land a best supporting actor nomination for 'Gladiator II'. When asked about the same, he sarcastically told The New York Times, "Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I'm so upset. I'm happy for all that did, and I'm happy with what I'm doing."Washington is a nine-time Oscar nominee and has also won Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Glory' and Best Actor for 'Training Day'.On the work front, Washington, in one of his previous interviews with Australia Today had said that Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther 3' could be one of his last films.- Ends
