Denzel Washington Gets Baptized

“My mother used to tell me ‘man gives the award; God gives the reward. I don’t need another plaque,’” Denzel Washington on X in 2019. Even though his name has been mentioned in the Academy Award predictions in 2025, for his role as Macrinus in Gladiator II, Washington is staying true to those words.  & On Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City, Washington was baptized, and he also became a licensed minister. After his baptism, Washington gave an emotional speech to the congregation. “In one week, I turn 70. It took a while, but I’m here,” he said, according to Today.  & Washington has been open about wanting to transition from full time acting to full time directing, a testament of his newfound faith. Last month on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Washington said there about five directors that are interested in working him and after he does those movies, he is interested in full time directing. “After that I’m interested in getting behind the camera but by the time I finish all of that I’ll be 76, 78 years old” he said.  & After his baptism, Washington also gave the story...