Denzel Washington expresses disinterest in Oscars, says "Man gives the award. God gives the reward"

Washington, DC [US], August 14 (ANI): Denzel Washington has nine Academy Award nominations under his belt and is a two-time Oscar winner for his performances in the movies Glory and Training Day. However, the actor places no value on such career milestones, reported Variety.

While speaking to Jake Takes on his Highest 2 Lowest press tour, as quoted by Variety, Washington said no acting decision he makes in his career has to do with winning awards, including Oscars.

I dont do it for Oscars. I dont care about that kind of stuff. Ive been at this a long time, and there time when I won and shouldnt have won and then didnt win and shouldve won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward, said Washington as quoted by Variety.

Washington continued, Im not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, Where do I keep it? Well, next to the other one. Im not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] arent going to do me a bit of good, as quoted by Variety.

Just earlier this year, Washington was considered a major Oscar snub after he failed to land a best supporting actor nomination for Gladiator II.

The actor didnt care about it as he sarcastically told The New York Times when asked about the snub, Are you kidding me? Aww, oh, Im so upset. Im happy for all that did, and Im happy with what Im doing, as quoted by Variety.

Not getting caught up in awards has long been Washington mantra. His Training Day co-star Ethan Hawke appeared on Max Who Talking to Chris Wallace? last year, as quoted by Variety and remembered how Washington leaned over to him when Hawke lost best supporting actor on Oscar night to tell him, It better that you didnt win. Losing was better.

You dont want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award status. That the way he thinks, Hawke said about Washington advice in the moment.

That what Im talking about, playing with Babe Ruth. The Academy Award has more power because Denzel has a couple. It didnt elevate who he was, added Hawke about Washington as quoted by Variety.

Denzel Washington will be next seen in the film Highest 2 Lowest, which is slated to release in theatres worldwide on August 15. (ANI)

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