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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Denzel Washington reveals that he doesn't care about cancel culture
Denzel Washington is canceling cancel culture. While promoting "Highest 2 Lowest" alongside Spike Lee, the Hollywood icon was asked if he cared about cancel culture in a recent Complex News interview with host Jillian Hardeman-Webb – and he had a surprising answer. "Do you guys consider being 'canceled'?" the host asked before Washington replied, "What does that mean, being canceled?" She responded, "It means you lose public support." "Who cares? What made public support so important to begin with?" Washington said. Hardeman-Webb responded that it was "because followers now are currency." Washington wanted none of that, claiming, "I don't care who's following. You can't lead and follow at the same time, and you can't follow and lead at the same time." Cancel culture is defined by Merriam Webster as "the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressure." It typically affects celebrities and public figures during widespread backlash over controversies. A post shared by Complex Pop (@complexpop) After adding that he only follows his faith, Washington later insisted that "you can't be canceled if you haven't signed up, don't sign up." Another thing Washington doesn't care about? The Academy Awards. The two-time Oscar winner – who boasts 10 total nominations – admitted to entertainment reporter Jake Hamilton during a recent "Jake's Takes" interview that the sought-after trophies aren't that important to him. "I don't do it for Oscars," Washington said. "I really don't care about that kind of stuff. I've been at this a long time. There's times when I won and shouldn't have won, and shouldn't have won and won ... Man gives the award. God gives the reward." "I'm not that interested in Oscars," he continued. "You know, people will ask me, well, where do you keep it? I say, next to the other one. I'm not bragging. I'm just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, it ain't gon' do me a bit of good." Washington won his first best supporting actor Oscar in 1990 for his role in "Glory" and the 2002 best actor in a leading role award for his performance in "Training Day." His latest nod came in the best actor category in 2022 for his portrayal of the title character in "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Denzel Washington talks about cancel culture, says ‘Who cares?'
Los Angeles: Hollywood star Denzel Washington has shared his thoughts on cancel culture, which he is not afraid of, and said he doesn't care. When the actor was asked if he considers being "canceled," in an interview with Complex News, Washington clarified, "What does that mean — to be canceled?" After being told by the interviewer "it means you lose public support," Washington replied, "Who cares?" "What made public support so important to begin with?," he added, while promoting his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, alongside frequent collaborator and director Spike Lee, reports In response, the interviewer replied that "followers now are currency" — however, Washington still wasn't moved. "I don't care who's following who," he said. "You can't lead and follow at the same time, and you can't follow and lead at the same time. I don't follow anybody. I follow the heavenly spirit.' He added: 'I follow God, I don't follow man. I have faith in God. I have hope in man, but look around, it ain't working out so well." Washington reiterated that he doesn't care about being "followed," adding, "You can't be canceled if you haven't signed up. Don't sign up." The Oscar winner began to laugh and stretch his arms as he told Lee, "Don't get me started. You know, chest is getting tight talking about it." Lee echoed a similar sentiment and added, "I could care less." Taraji P. Henson, who saw a video clip of the interview posted to the Instagram account for Complex, commented, "HE BETTER PREACH!!!! Humans don't have that kind of power over my ordained life. #GODIS #MANAINTIT Have a blessed day." Washington has proven in recent days that he's not one to be moved by public opinion. During a recent conversation with journalist Jake Hamilton on Jake's Takes, Washington confessed he's not pressed about receiving Academy Awards.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denzel Washington gives his brutally honest take on Oscars after ‘Gladiator II' snub
Denzel Washington doesn't care about those shiny gold trophies. The 'Fences' actor, 70, recently explained why winning an Oscar isn't important to him in his career. 'I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff,' he stated on 'Jake's Takes' while promoting his new film, 'Highest 2 Lowest.' 8 Denzel Washington accepts his Oscar for Best Actor for 'Training Day' in 2002. AP '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,' Washington continued. 'Man gives the award. God gives the reward.' Despite being nominated nine times and taking home two wins at the award ceremony, Washington declared: 'I'm not that interested in Oscars.' 8 Denzel Washington on 'Jake's Takes.' Jake's Takes/Youtube 8 Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest.' AP '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,' he shared. 'On my last day, [Oscars] aren't going to do me a bit of good.' Washington won Oscars in 1990 for 'Glory' and in 2002 for 'Training Day.' 8 Denzel Washington with his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 'Glory' in 1990. Sygma via Getty Images 8 Halle Berry and Denzel Washington with their Oscars at the 2002 Academy Awards. REUTERS He was also nominated for his performances in 'Cry Freedom,' 'Malcolm X,' 'The Hurricane,' 'Flight,' 'Fences,' 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.' and 'The Tragedy of Macbeth.' Earlier this year, Washington was snubbed by the Academy for his performance in 'Gladiator II.' He was expected to get into the Best Supporting Actor race, especially after scoring nominations at the 2025 Golden Globes and 2025 Critics Choice Awards. 8 Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection When asked how he felt about the snub in Feb., Washington sarcastically told the New York Times: 'Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I'm so upset.' 'Listen, I've been around too long. I've got — I don't wanna say other fish to fry, but there's a reality at this age,' he explained. 'The beginning of wisdom is understanding. I'm getting wiser, working on talking less and learning to understand more — and that's exciting.' 8 Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator II.' ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Three months after the Oscars snub, Washington failed to get nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in 'Othello,' which generated controversy for its high ticket costs. Last year, Washington made headlines for saying he plans to retire after his slew of upcoming acting projects, including 'Black Panther 3.' 'I don't know how many more films I'm going to make. Probably not that many,' he admitted during an interview with Australia's Today. 'I want to do things I haven't done,' Washington added.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Denzel Washington doesn't really care about the Oscars, says: ‘God never asks how many Oscars you have..'
Denzel Washington has nine Oscar nominations, two golden statuettes, and… absolutely no interest in chasing any more. The legendary actor, who won best supporting actor for Glory (1989) and best actor for Training Day (2001), says awards have never dictated his career choices. Denzel Washington winning his Oscar 'I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff,' Washington told Jake's Takes while promoting his new film Highest 2 Lowest. 'I've been at this a long time, and there's times 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.' In true Denzel style, he doubled down on his indifference: '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.' When interviewer Jake Hamilton joked, 'I don't think God ever asks how many Oscars you have,' Denzel laughed and replied, 'He might go, 'That's why I gave you an extra week.' [As] long as he says, 'Now, get on up here,' I'm alright.' That calm perspective came in handy earlier this year, when Washington was considered one of the year's biggest 'Oscar snubs' for Gladiator II (2024). Asked by The New York Times about missing out on a nomination, he couldn't have been less bothered: '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.' In fact, on the very day the nominations were announced, he was busy rehearsing Othello on Broadway. 'I was sitting there smiling, going: Look at you. On the day you didn't get a nomination for an Oscar, you're working on Othello on Broadway. Are you kidding me?' he said. With a grin, he added, 'Listen, I've been around too long. I'm getting wiser, working on talking less and learning to understand more — and that's exciting.'
Pink Villa
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bradley Cooper's Surprise Cameo in James Gunn's Superman Has a Special Marlon Brando Connection, Director Reveals
James Gunn's Superman is one of the most talked-about films of recent times. While David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan's chemistry on screen is heavily praised, another actor who took the audience by surprise is Bradley Cooper. The actor's cameo in the film was unexpected, yet impactful, giving the storyline the depth that it required. The Maestro star played the role of Jor-El, the father of Superman, in the superhero film and makes an appearance right at the beginning of the movie. The character was initially played by Marlon Brando in the original Superman, which was released in 1978. James Gunn talks about Bradley Cooper's surprising cameo in Superman While sitting down for an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the director and the co-head of DC revealed that he brought in Bradley Cooper by keeping Marlon Brando's character in mind. James Gunn said, 'I needed somebody who could play Jor-El, who had the stature of what we imagine that character to be.' He further explained, 'Somebody that could walk in the footsteps of Marlon Brando.' Gunn and Cooper have a long-standing working relationship. The duo previously worked together in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, wherein the actor lent his voice for Rocket Raccoon. During his appearance on the recent episode of Jake's Takes, the filmmaker shared that his bond with the Oscar-nominated actor strengthened during the filming of the Marvel movies, and that made it easier for Gunn to approach Cooper for a cameo in Superman. The director said, 'We've stayed in close contact since the 'Guardians' movies, and I admire him greatly as an actor and as a director.' He continued to reveal, 'Hey, will you do me a favor? Come down, go to England, we're going to shoot you in a 3D environment, make a hologram of you, and you can play Jor-El.' As for the film, it revolves around Superman, who faces struggles in his personal life as well as at work. He gets questioned for his actions, and amid the conflicts, a tech billionaire, Lex Luthor, gets an opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of his way for good. Superman is running successfully in theaters.
