I don't remember exactly, but IIRC he was being asked about when he missed out on an Oscar and he was talking about taking something home from the after party.
He was up against Sean Connery for the Oscar and Sean went out on stage to present an award and received a standing ovation. I think it was a tray of food.
This is the last time we are seeing genuinely deserving people get the Presidential Medal of Freedom. From next year it will be a bunch of thugs, crooks, criminals and outright villains.
Wow!!! My favorite actor since JOHN Q movie… I’ve seen that movie thousands times and I always end up crying. Wowww I love this sooooo much… well deserved!!!
That's very sweet. Denzel looks so humbled. Well deserved too.. he's a great role model and actor. Another great American being acknowledged by a great president. 🇺🇲
You want an example of a male role model who has never let us down? It's Denzel. Shows up, does his job w/ utmost craft & professionalism, honest, reliable, tells it like it is when he has to because he's strong in his convictions but never puts ppl down, only lifts ppl up.
It seems like Biden is going full throttle with doing what he believes is the right thing regardless of whether it is politically popular. --- That should always be the strategy.
Did our @markhamillofficial.bsky.social get an Presidential award of freedom for his work uniting Blue Resisters and his work with Ukraine as well as taking down the Evil empire when he was young???
I love all the recipients POTUS chose in (almost certainly) the last of Presidential Medal of Freedom Awards he will bestow. Denzel Washington, especially remarkable and always a personal favorite.
Just saw this now, brought tears to my eyes. It's what a POTUS does, he or she acts w/dignity, kindness, humility & intelligence, all characteristics Biden, Kamala & Hillary have. I'm going to miss this man & I'm disgusted w/folks for voting for a lying, racist, rapist, FELON, should've been Kamala!
Denzel just solidified our understanding of just how much Joe Biden did for us. Yes, we all wished he would not have run for 2nd term...
I am sure Denzel was honored to have the medal, but that was not what the hug was for. 💙
Denzel getting the Medal of Freedom? WELL DESERVED. A true icon—on screen and off—Denzel embodies excellence, integrity, and leadership. This is the kind of honor that inspires America. Congrats to one of the BEST!
THAT show was my introduction to Denzel. And I knew when I watched him, he was extraordinary, and he would be a huge star. I loved that show! So many great actors and performances.
I don’t know him but I have a close friend who’s a props master. The weirdest text I’ve ever gotten was from her sayin “I quit this job today” I asked why and her response was “because Denzel Washington is a fucking asshole”. I trust her
i miss what the boys and girls used to be in The Bay Area, i was so positively impacted by the field trips, pool trips and mentorship’s from 2002-2006. i couldn’t wait to go in the summertime with my Godsisters. ugh i hope my future kids get to experience something like it!
I was part of the 4-h club. It taught me that there was a world outside of the one my parents made for us kids. I made my very first loaf of bread. Now I can do it with my eyes closed. I would have ever learned about one of my favorite things. This was in the 70's.
wow that is so cool, it just shows no matter the timeline, third spaces are important for kids as well! not just sports or temporary workshops. our kids need communities of their own just to be kids 🌼.
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https://youtu.be/wa4m0LID3ic?si=gsoC12sLNxsUxxwb
is having one hell of a time holding that smile up 😂😂
I want him to relax so bad
Congratulations to both!
https://youtu.be/iY2ct9y0WOQ?si=yaO0U1fn1iv21uju
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0TOhXs2LE&feature=youtu.be&t=2595
WTH is happening with me
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https://deadline.com/2022/07/denzel-washington-presidential-medal-of-freedom-1235055315/
I am sure Denzel was honored to have the medal, but that was not what the hug was for. 💙
I have needed an auto mechanic, a plumber, a house painter, and a lot of other everyday people.
But I have NEVER, not even once, NEEDED a pro-athlete, a media personality, or a Hollywood Entertainer for ANYTHING! 😉
Denzel Washington has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Spokesperson, for over 30 years 💙 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🙌🏼