Denzel Washington made it clear his performing decisions have by no means been influenced by awards whereas dismissing 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 decisions.

The two-time Oscar winner, who holds 9 Academy Award nominations, mentioned 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 kind of stuff. 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 informed Jake’s Takes.

His feedback come months after many business watchers labeled him a serious 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 Times, he replied with biting humor: “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, who received greatest supporting actor for Glory and greatest actor for Training Day, has by no means been one to chase business validation.

“I’m not that interested in Oscars,” he added. “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, they aren’t going to do me a bit of good.”

Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, is about for launch later this yr.

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