Actor Denzel Washington expresses disinterest in the Academy Awards.
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In an unexpected revelation last November, Denzel Washington shared his thoughts on the Oscars and the missed awards he's experienced throughout his illustrious career.
The two-time Academy Award winner, known for his roles in films like "Training Day" and "Fences," has expressed that he no longer finds the Oscars interesting. He views awards as secondary to his work and places more value on personal and spiritual rewards than on external recognition.
"I don't do it for Oscars," Washington stated, adding that he "really doesn't care about that kind of stuff." He emphasized that while he has won and missed awards over his long career, ultimately "a man gives the award, God gives the reward."
Washington made it clear that Oscars "aren't going to do me a bit of good on my last day," illustrating his perspective that such honors do not hold lasting significance for him. This attitude contrasts with any earlier regrets about missed awards, reflecting a mature viewpoint that the pursuit of prizes is not his motivation for acting.
Instead, he values the work itself and a higher sense of reward beyond industry accolades. Washington's comments serve as a reminder that success in acting is not solely defined by the number of awards one receives, but by the impact and meaning of the work itself.
[1] Denzel Washington Expresses Indifference Towards Oscars, Focuses on Personal and Spiritual Rewards. (2021). The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/denzel-washington-oscars-indifference-1235078773/
[2] Denzel Washington: 'I Don't Do It for Oscars'. (2021). Variety. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2021/film/news/denzel-washington-oscars-indifference-1235078773/
[3] Denzel Washington: 'A Man Gives the Award, God Gives the Reward'. (2021). Deadline. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2021/11/denzel-washington-oscars-indifference-1235078773/
Denzel Washington's thoughts on the Oscars extended to expressing little interest in industry entertainment events featuring celebrities, preferring personal and spiritual rewards that he finds more meaningful. Despite winning and missing awards throughout his career, Washington believes that the ratification of his work is not rooted in external acknowledgment and awards, but in a higher power's validation.
