Some names need no introduction and Denzel Washington is one of them. With movies like ‘Equalizer,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘American Gangster’ and more, this Academy Award winning actor time and again has shown the world what real talent looks like. However, it is not just his acting skills that keep the man in news, he is often seen making headlines for his wisdom and sweet gestures. Currently as well, Danzel Washington has melted millions of hearts with his humble gesture, and the internet can’t get enough of it.
In a video that is currently going viral, shows Denzel being approached by an aspiring actress outside the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in Manhattan. The woman, visibly overwhelmed with emotions, who is both eager and nervous, sought advice from Denze on breaking into the acting world. Denzel, who is known for his humility, invited her inside. He also requested her to put her phone away.
A usual response from anyone with Denezel’s stature in such a situation would have been a quick word to brush off the woman. However, Washington, as a true gentleman, gave the woman his undivided attention and time.
Further, the clip then cuts to a different moment when Denezel Washington is seen comforting the woman. In a gesture of humility, he wrapped his arms around the woman and said, “Why you crying, girl? I’m regular people just like you.” The Oscar-winning star then embraced her warmly to make her feel comfortable.
As the video surfaced on the internet, the netizens couldn’t stop raving about Washington’s kindness. “My HEART is FULL,” wrote a netizen, while another praised, “That’s why I love that man—his character is everything.”
Fans used words like legend, GOAT and saint to describe the actor.
“Denzel seems like an all-around good man. Legendary actor,” commented an X user. Another fan wrote, “Denzel Washington is such a class act. I really admire the man.”
This isn’t the first time Denzel Washington has been asked to share his advice for those who want to make it in the industry. And the best part is, no matter how many times people ask him, and no matter who is asking, Denzel makes sure to share his experience and wisdom without batting an eye. Once at the UK premiere of ‘Gladiator II,’ when asked a question on similar lines, Washington replied, “You can’t learn to be an actor online. You’ve got to get on the stage. Find a little theatre. Anything. Even if you’re just a guy holding a spear at the back of the thing. You’ve got to get on stage. That’s where I started. If you want what I got, do what I did.”