Denzel Washington Wins Best Actor | 74th Oscars (2002)

[@Oscars]

Denzel Washington | Best Actor for 'Training Day' ►► kzbin.info2UMSepU_EIs

[@lancemandidewa]

Alonzo Harris

[@natedoggg2002]

Sidney and Denzel holding up their Oscars to each other is the most epic moment in the academy's history.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Sure is! Two iconic dramatic actors, both being of the few black actors to earn Oscars for best lead actor and both were and still are major influences on so many actors today. Definitely iconic.

[@rngsus4002]

Sidney who?

[@johnfulton4921]

That was the icing on the cake for me I love them both back in the late sixties I met mr poitier just briefly after seeing a broadway show that featured a pre godfather al Pacino I felt like I was in the presence of a king the man had a regal aura without being haughty or pretentious now that's real class

[@johnfulton4921]

@@rngsus4002 you're pitiful

[@rngsus4002]

@@johnfulton4921 no u

[@ElementDaEmcee]

That is the smoothest man to ever live...EVER. Nobody cooler than Denzel.

[@dhanushkishore522]

+Vicky Ray I agree with you

[@tomada36]

Sidney Poitier?

[@marischkakarina]

Yasss Denzel is the man

[@rockvoorhees7724]

ffs you get the idea

[@dtexas2964]

What about Coolio? His name has the word cool in it.

[@mgeek1]

Weeks before the ceremony, Ethan Hawke, in an interview said, "If I did my job right, Denzel will win the Oscar." Well, I guess Hawke did his job right.

[@kerrymclean6499]

Is this a joke? Ethan is cool but Denzel didn't need his help to win anything.

[@NICEDOPPY]

mgeek 1....so true!! great statement bro!

[@androlibre9661]

@@kerrymclean6499 this was the "its about damn time" Oscar

[@Chinaski1]

@@androlibre9661 He won his first Oscar 1990

[@androlibre9661]

@@Chinaski1 Supporting actor......not lead. Lead is the one that counts more. This 3 min skit sums it up kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XMioVtfqd5gZI

[@Tonycillian5]

Denzel and Sidney holding up their Oscars to each other is just iconic. The two greatest.

[@kendallrivers1119]

One of our biggest losses is that we never got a film with them together.

[@Tonycillian5]

@@kendallrivers1119 just terrible, I still don’t get why they didn’t. RIP to the legend

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@Tonycillian5 unfortunately it just didn't come together.

[@giannimolluso5846]

Yes, Two Outstanding Gentlemen

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@elbarto702]

"Two birds with one night" Just the classiest way to throw shade at the Academy. Denzel the GOAT.

[@Mcgregor22]

Could u explain?

[@mackinshizzaveli4202]

@@Mcgregor22Him and Sydney winning the same night

[@homearcadeclassics]

@@mackinshizzaveli4202 Him and Halle Berry winning the same night

[@edwardfetner2513]

think he meant halle. she won Best Actress for Monster's Ball@@homearcadeclassics

[@Vek_64]

Yesss exactly that

[@georgemcgriff9068]

This was an incredibly important Oscar night. Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, and Halle Berry all won that night. Like how amazing is that!

[@kendallrivers1119]

Historic! People these days just don't know! This was so crucial and also so well deserved for each of them. Award shows are so vapid and self congratulatory now but back then iconic moments like this happened.

[@charlesswitzer8378]

I watched this when it aired---20 years ago now, wow. Sidney's was honorary, but up until Denzel later won, Sidney was the sole African American Best Actor winner in 74 years. Halle and Denzel winning Best Actor and Best Actress was a huge moment; there was no social media then, but people talked and wrote about it for weeks after. But even Halle is sore that she remains to this day the only African American to ever win Best Actress.

[@EchoJ]

I guess I’m just the jaded and cynical one who thought this was manufactured, planned, and disappointing that the Best Actor/Actress awards were given to such accomplished black performers portraying the most negative stereotypes. “Two birds in one night” indeed, Mr. Washington.

[@Eec2023]

I hope I live to see the day when we stop patronizing black people. They are no different than anybody else. Why do we continue to count the first this and that.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@EchoJ Yeah that's pretty cynical lol. Listen, the important thing is that Denzel and Halle KILLED their roles in those movies and deserved their Oscars because their performances were the best in their category. We gotta stop worrying about impressing white people because at the end of the day Black people are multi faceted and layered and we come in all shapes and sizes, good and bad etc. there's no such thing as just "positive' black people like there is no such thing as just "negative" black people, we are both. We can be negative but I choose to be proud because such great talent were recognized in three black superstars.

[@divabeatlegirl4418]

I like how Julia says "I love my life" when announcing Denzel as the winner. So iconic.

[@rigah1]

Thought that was the movie title 😀

[@NYCBX9]

She wanted to say “the love of my life” but didn’t out of respect for his wife.🤔

[@misstriciak]

@@NYCBX9 She's best friend with both Denzel and Pauletta

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

And she was about to burst into tears. That's pure joy!

[@kendallrivers1119]

Funny thing about them is with Pelican Brief they were supposed to kiss and end up together but Denzel objected to this because he knew how his die hard black female audience would react and still growing in his career at that point he surely didn't wanna piss off his bread and butter. Denzel's a really smart brother.

[@hadeel2530]

His performance in Training Day is one of the best I've ever seen. Very unforgettable.

[@ivanhendy5298]

Yeah fuckin classic 💯💯

[@luckyleektv8951]

His performance in John Q was top tier, his performance in remember the titans top tier, he had to play a crooked cop to get an Oscar

[@ryans7252]

My nigguh

[@lazyartist1327]

I loved his performance in man on fire amazing 🔥🔥

[@MrKeepItGoing]

@@luckyleektv8951 Don’t forget Malcolm X

[@Keepyourheart3stacks]

Denzel’s acknowledgement of Sidney was beautiful. Humility and respect toward those who paved the way! Love it

[@kendallrivers1119]

And almost 20 years later the late Chadwick Boseman acknowledged Denzel who paved the way for him. Greatness respecting greatness being passed down from generation to generation.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

The advice he gave Will Smith tonight his iconic.

[@baswift3253]

The way he whisks his chin waiting for the crowd to settle. Just iconic moment

[@Keepyourheart3stacks]

@@lauralarrabee7870 Denzel always knows what to say, when to say it and how to say it. 🙌🏽

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@lauralarrabee7870 Yes, Will is going through hell and acted out poorly but Denzel as well as Samuel L and Tyler Perry tried to help steer him in the right direction. I hope Will follows Denzel's example as a younger brother to big brother.

[@VtRD]

Check out the hug Julia Roberts gives him after the speech--so beautiful.

[@kiasky1]

Ryan Stewart No their not.

[@joliecide]

Dear old friends

[@joshv3585]

@@kiasky1 It's odd, for two people who aren't friends Julia Roberts was sitting directly next to Washington and his wife at the AFI ceremony recently for him...

[@dimitri.l.clark.5132]

Old Friends.

[@dimitri.l.clark.5132]

@@joshv3585 They are not BFFs because Denzel is not a female. Get it. Best Female Friends.

[@stonecold5373]

Denzel is one of the best actors of all time. That is all.

[@danielrosas9391]

Top 3 for shooo

[@BigAlvideos101]

@@danielrosas9391 He's right up there with Daniel Day-Lewis for me!

[@katriel1028]

Denzel W. Wil S. Wesley S.

[@sagefloydactor]

@@BigAlvideos101 WAY BETTER THAN LEWIS. Denzel probably has never used Method in his life. LEWIS HAS TO and does ALL THE TIME. He’s an artist, but that’s not healthy at all. If I have to do that consistently to be called the best actor, this world truly doesn’t know what being an actor means or what goes into it.

[@BigAlvideos101]

@@sagefloydactor Daniel Day-Lewis didn't do method acting every single time though. He had plenty of roles where he did it either in a MUCH smaller capacity or not at all! Method actors are also among the best actors in their entire craft!

[@SirTimmy]

The news of Sidney's death made this hit harder than ever. He was such a Gentleman and a loving Soul. May his Soul Rest in Peace.

[@lindalyte7307]

AMEN 🍂

[@kendallrivers1119]

It means even more now. R.I.P. legend.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

YESS!!!

[@Godfrey_said_it]

Amen

[@casanova940]

Om Shanti 🙏

[@HunterDvorak98]

His performance in Training Day is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@mariecampbell3373]

"This chess, this ain't checkers."

[@daveybearful]

Hunter Dvorak me too

[@fabioagnello7698]

Are you joke? Russell Crowe that year was hundred Times better

[@rijokripto3633]

@@fabioagnello7698 Well, i agree... russel was better... But russel shouldnt have won a year before ;)

[@hadeel2530]

He literally played the devil

[@JaniceLDN]

Denzel's acceptance speech was so clever. He was basically telling young people to aim high " At college, they asked each one of us what we wanted to be..."! He was humble by saying life taught him "...to be the best I could be...". He believes in loyalty and mentions his long term agent. He ends by saying win or lose he was "coming home " to his family. This is what young men need to aim for , be they actors, carpenters, doctors or teachers. I love Denzel.

[@Brandi1007]

He's like a fine wine. He only gets better with age

[@arnoldt8263]

Brandi Fleming he’s just black

[@YoungGrizzly82]

This is from 2002, he looks considerably older now lol

[@fd4002]

@@YoungGrizzly82 he was 47 here and looks so good

[@YoungGrizzly82]

@Hamza Hussain yeah no shit it's been 18 years so STFU

[@heisen-bones]

black don't crack

[@TheMindlessIntellectual89.]

Probably the coolest man to ever walk the earth

[@TheJinJang]

Coolest AND handsomest!!

[@nigelandandi453]

I truly believe that

[@brianlamont1978]

I thought he was cool untill all that will smith crap.

[@TakeCareOfYourself24434]

@@TheJinJang haha yes

[@andrewhinds1449]

AFTER MUHAMMAD ALI

[@michaelscott5962]

I love Denzel Washington, he is one of the best actors.

[@SalamiStayFly]

*THE* Best actor!

[@Cruisentom]

He's not ONE of d best He's the best

[@user-rh3sj1sw9m]

THE GOAT

[@rover5058]

him and al pacino

[@nimetuladzeladini4869]

True

[@Absi_yani]

The way julia roberts hugged him after his speech was so joyful to watch

[@abdulmumin6251]

I know denzil has that effect on ppl. Wow Julia Roberts is a massive star yet she's was here acting like a fan

[@Ward413]

They did the movie Pelican Brief together years earlier so she saw his talents first hand.

[@gerrymorales]

They're homies! I loved their chemistry in The Pelican Brief.

[@laurenlocd3180]

Yes true friendship

[@kevinjames7121]

She really loves her some Denzel. 🥰🥰

[@SansMerci1013]

The friendship between Denzel and Julia is maybe my favorite thing about Hollywood.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Nah, Denzel and Sidney tops that any day. ;)

[@curtismichael4703]

I really like their friendship too!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes I agree 👍💯

[@w.kamaranjoku1712]

Definitely tapped that

[@davidtossas7543]

They need to do another movie together. Best collaboration in the pelican brief.

[@Moomoocowmeoww]

When i made my wife watch Training Day, after we finished watching she said, "i hate that bastard!" This is how good that movie was and thats how awesome of an actor Danzel is. Legendary.

[@mancan1531]

Well done! 👍🏾 The way your wife responded as the proof that his performance in that role was spot on z! We didn’t see Denzel. We saw a loathsome vile and reprehensible character that we wanted to see dead!😅

[@DHU11]

@@mancan1531I’m ngl he was so charismatic that I felt a slight bit of sadness when Alonzo was killed, even though he obviously had it coming. For sure an anti hero

[@charliepage6232]

you wanna go to jail or you wanna go home

[@kalebpost20]

King Kong ain't got shit on me!!!

[@johnhoward3880]

smells like bacon in this muh fucka

[@keshaun23]

You just live here, I run shit here

[@willyang4487]

+charlie page That's my nigga

[@dalenbreaxealr1058]

23 hour lockdown

[@MrAwsomeness45]

it's nice to see denzel Washington winning his first best actor academy award. However, I strongly believe that he deserved it for Malcolm X back in the early 1990s.

[@dorarouzi]

MrAwsomeness45 it was his second oscar actually, not his First.

[@MrAwsomeness45]

Dora Jackson well the Oscar he won before was for the best supporting actor category. This is his first win for the best actor category. That is what I meant.

[@dorarouzi]

MrAwsomeness45 sorry, you're right abou that.

[@MrAwsomeness45]

Dora Jackson its not a problem

[@starling9172]

And Philadelphia

[@mattmacneil3424]

God damn he was almost 50 here. Looks so young.

[@elspaghete9069]

In fact he's in his early 40s

[@JB-yg7cl]

47

[@godisinside2223]

He is looking 60 😁

[@chasnigifford6621]

I will always love Julia Robert’s reaction to Denzel winning! She was over the moon happy for him! Loved it!!

[@DenzelWashington-prvt]

Hello Chasni Gifford, yeah she's a nice, Golding heart lady, Once again thanks a lot for your comment, how are you doing today?

[@TakeCareOfYourself24434]

yeah

[@AH-so1op]

she gets that black sausage that’s why

[@rekt-oe1eh]

could've had a little bit more of respect for his wife though

[@michaeljames3252]

or they were costars in The Pelican Brief, you fvcking low-class goon.@@AH-so1op

[@Alex-ou4tn]

If my girlfriend cheated on me with Denzel, I’d apologize.

[@enterthebruce91]

@ Alex 🤣

[@sefutho]

Are you crazy 🤪 man!? 😂

[@andreasofiasoares7071]

Lmao

[@joelniisaimarksquire9470]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@j.pipparker]

You darn right xD

[@IndiraAlonsotranslator]

That emotion from Julia when she announced that Denzel won the Oscar...priceless!!!! A testimony of how a nice friendship should be like... I love that man!!!!!!

[@matthewryanphillippe7028]

Hi dear

[@cuco3179]

In my opinion Denzel Washington is the best actor alive today

[@davekemp1808]

Thank you. I've been saying this for years & years. He can play a cool, calm & collected badass (Man On Fire, Equalizer) just as well as he can play an over the top corrupt cop (Training Day) & a brilliantly awkward lawyer (Roman J Israel, Esq), just to name a few of his diverse roles. The range he has is incredible & I dare say that nobody can deliver a moving speech in a movie like him.

[@markdaniels7174]

For years my pick was Hoffman; these days I go with Sean Penn, who can convincingly play wildly different characters: I am Sam, Mystic River, Milk...

[@igot5onit423]

Mark Daniels Hoffman's definitely in my top 5 along with Denzel and Daniel Day-Lewis

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Denzel best actor ever. Meryl Streep best actress ever

[@joshpowell2007]

Leonardo DiCaprio. DDL if we're including inactive. Deniro and Pacinos careers from 70s-90s outshines Denzel but Denzel has brilliant longevity over them and has set plus maintained a consistent standard of excellence just like DiCaprio and DDL. I'd have no real complaints if it were one of them three to have the title. Sean Penn is good but I sincerely despise the man as a person much like Jodie Foster.

[@sauce-mahoney1114]

Looked this up again after hearing the passing Sidney today. Greatness respecting greatness. Loved this iconic moment!

[@scottjones9187]

Love Denzel Washington, he's not afraid to talk about his faith or his love for all who are involved in his life. Happy for you Denzel.

[@MrIcenice44]

I wish someone would paint Sidney and Denzel holding their oscars up to each other.

[@SleepyPenguin-8og]

Will be done.

[@dunlee4192]

Denzel: "I wanna be the best actor in the world" Someone: "You are"

[@maryturpel8413]

I love his immediate reaction of embracing his wife while the world waits - and waits, 'cause he's not done embracing his wife! Every husband should aspire to be Denzel Washington.

[@carl1095]

At least Denzel's win gave the Oscars some credibility.

[@Satans_Financial_Advisor]

"2 birds 1 night". He knew what they were doing.

[@SuperBullaMan]

I Love Julia And How She Has Real Authentic Love for Denzel

[@harrybalsak3508]

Denzel is a class act, always has been. He's one of the true bright spots in Hollywood. Not to mention an extraordinary actor.

[@sharonjensen3016]

He's also been a mentor to the younger generation of actors coming up through the ranks, including one of the Best Actor nominees for this year, Austin Butler. If Austin wins (and I hope he does!), I believe he will give a shout-out to Denzel Washington.

[@piapp9503]

That he is.

[@the-876er]

Re-watched training day Jan 9th, 2022 and my goodness, This was a very good movie, the storyline and the acting was just next level. Denzel’s performance was more than amazing, it was prodigious. His performance in this movie, is without a doubt an oscar winning presentation, he is truly one of the greatest actors in the world to date. A very beautiful speech to top off, showing gratitude and respect to Sydney for paving the path, RIP Sidney.

[@amiehampton7070]

I just watch it today on BET. He is the best. Denzel Washington is incredible and deserves a Oscar,

[@elsabean6791]

I watched it again recently and, all these years later, I felt like it was even better than it was back then. Sometimes when movies first come out and there’s all this fanfare or buzz going around about them, it can be difficult to gauge how good (or bad) a film actually is. But nearly two decades later, it’s much easier to just watch it and appreciate it for what it really is, and that’s a damn good movie. Denzel and Ethan both were outstanding (and I don’t even like Ethan Hawke) and I’m so glad I watched it again.

[@VC-ps2vm]

@@elsabean6791 just wanted to know why you don't like Ethan Hawke

[@Charmer4856]

I'm putting cases on all you bitches!

[@annaj5095]

I loved this moment. It speaks volumes when everyone loves the same person. It's a testament to his true character.

[@dorarouzi]

All you people who are saying Denzel Washington shouldn't have won the oscar for Training day because he played a bad guy, a crooked cop, are wrong. Marlon Brando AND De Niro won an oscar for their role as the Godfather, a mafia man.And don't even start with the racist remarks because I'm white and I love all three of them.They are amazing actors.

[@dorarouzi]

Daniel Villalobos exactly Daniel.Denzel Washington had won his first Oscar for playing a soldier. maybe some people don't know that because the other movie is not so well known as Training Day.

[@mgeek1]

+Dora Jackson - No, I think "Glory" is pretty well-known.

[@dorarouzi]

mgeek1 It is known but I haven't watched it yet. I think most people got to know Denzel better as an actor from his role in Philadelphia with Tom Hanks.

[@alexstanton83]

Agreed. By that logic Louise Fletcher should not have won, I mean her character is the most memorable bitch in cinema history, Hopkins should not have won because he played a serial killer and of course Kathy Bates for playing an insane woman in Misery.

[@jarrodsutton136]

Dora Jackson r

[@tremainemoss9455]

This brotha just screams class with his walk alone! Tough competition that year, everybody deserved it. Denzel did incredible, well deserved.

[@antetesija3033]

One of the sweetest speeches ever. Denzel is pure class

[@rell27]

Exactly twenty years ago this year. This shows you how much of a deep respect Denzel had for Sidney. Rest in heaven Mr. Poitier ✊🏾

[@11viewer77]

Seriously, this man is one of the best actors ever.

[@TJLSUDAD]

So proud of you Mr. Denzel Washington - what a standard you have set. God bless you brother!

[@ajgmendescastelo]

Denzel Washington acknowledging Sidney Poitier, two of the greatest actors of all times both holding their oscars. It can’t becomes better than this.

[@kendallrivers1119]

I feel like Denzel was the successor to Sidney as Tom Hanks was to Jimmy Stewart.

[@int53185]

The Man that makes you forget color and all the differences that add up to nothing. A Hollywood Legend!

[@SleepyPenguin-8og]

Art does that also. On a grander were all human leveled scale.

[@irismendoza]

Julia Roberts said one day after their make the film THE PELICAN BRIEF,she said her platonic love was Denzel Washington,,,,

[@raiuzair1041]

Yeah sure. The way she says: My Life, Denzel.

[@47imagine]

nobody gives a s**t about Julia Roberts ... she's insufferable

[@JosephineMarch7]

And I dont blame her. He is my platonic love too 😄

[@ronjunior]

"Platonic," my azz....she'd love to give Denzel a "touch up!" (If she hasn't ALREADY!)

[@euphoriaggaminghd]

@@ronjunior who wouldn't

[@rmkw4291]

1:25 Great moment of two wonderful actors honouring each other. RIP Mr Poitier

[@lionheart2224]

His performance in training day was speechless ! Hats off 🙏

[@EntoSanto]

Julia's reaction is priceless.

[@luzluz7850]

The was very unnecessary and disrespectful to Denzel and his wife. Julia's looking like a little possum😂

[@isimonsez]

@@luzluz7850 she admires him. There is a such thing as platonic love. You’re one of those crazy 😝 xristian zealot Latinos 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@reggieibe]

@@luzluz7850 Maybe you should look up their history. They have been close friends for many years...

[@user-ik1bk3go1e]

​@@luzluz7850 I agree with you. Friendship or no friendship she was disrespectful to him and his wife. No proper breeding. I'm not surprised?

[@Taylarts]

@@user-ik1bk3go1e totally agree

[@altracing9831]

"I'll always be chasing you Sidney" RIP Sidney Poitier

[@jamesmoyner7499]

I am so glad Denzel won the Oscar, but my favorite part of this video is seeing how happy Sidney Poitier is when he hears that he won and sees him walk on stage. Then this moment at the 1:14 mark.

[@youssefhassouni3729]

One of the coolest and the smoothest men to ever walk this earth, just amazing !!

[@analuz8320]

Julia and Denzel: biggest movie stars of their generation and BFFs. Legends

[@davidzulu8730]

I'm with you...

[@PDC1987]

Sorry but Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Eddie Murphy and especially Tom Hanks were/are far bigger stars than Denzel. Box office doesn’t lie.

[@svengaliUG]

True. But Denzel had outlasted Eddie and Hanks. He's still churning out hits. Smith and Cruise are the apex of movie stardom, but Denzel makes up for that with his acting chops.

[@YwaA-jf1hl]

@@PDC1987 These people you mentioned, the studio movies is their selling point. Denzel doesn't need blockbuster movies to get fans to their seats. He is the draw. Not the gimmicks not special effects not over the top action sequences. Just the acting. The old school star quality and star draw.

[@PDC1987]

@@YwaA-jf1hl Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise literally took ANY type of film to massive grosses in that era. Please educate yourself.

[@nassarqatar7197]

When the most beautiful woman in the world , then, Julia Roberts is crazily happy for Denzel , that shows true love and friendship.

[@enricovankeeken1624]

*the mOst beautiful woman in Hollywood is Mo´Nique*

[@tinyblueflamesx]

Point is, Denzel's acting in training day was wonderful. He was just so cruel and wicked in it, and it was outstanding. The academy saw it this way too, so he deserved it.

[@Mookaron]

tinyblueflamesx He got overlooked for playing many good guy roles tho!

[@ivanbrocko]

Crowe was muuuuch better

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Ivan B no he was not..

[@Alex-fx5es]

No, he didn't, Crowe's performance in A Beautiful Mind was clearly the best of that year. But the Academy had their reasons for not giving it to him.

[@mgeek1]

@@Mookaron - Why should he only win playing good guys? He's an ACTOR. His job is portraying characters, good and evil. I don't understand this mentality that black actors should only play good people. How boring is that?

[@robotone2812]

imagine 18 year old John David Washington at home watching his father win the oscar.

[@anthonycoleman9593]

Julia was so happy for him because she thought he was snubbed for his role in Malcolm X.

[@ΧρόνηςΣυρόπουλος]

Lol stop lying

[@thejjjs7786]

And because they were friends from The Pelican Brief.

[@anthonycoleman9593]

@@ΧρόνηςΣυρόπουλος It's a fact, dumbass. She literally spoke publicly about it. Have you noticed 7 months later, and no one agrees with you?

[@ΧρόνηςΣυρόπουλος]

@@anthonycoleman9593 wtf do u want talking to me like that

[@anthonycoleman9593]

@@ΧρόνηςΣυρόπουλος You know you like it when I get agressive to you.

[@karenzizhou619]

Aww, love the way he kept hugging his wife and just let her enjoy this moment with him. He deserves more than 1 Oscar Denzel

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

He has two. He had won previously for Best Supporting Actor for GLORY (1989).

[@williamdillard5060]

From the time his name was mentioned Denzel grabbed his beautiful wife Pauletta and just held her tight. Denzel has always said that he would not be there if not for his wife and family who gives him the support that he needs. An amazing team. 👏👑🌹

[@Severusvape17]

There is no black panther without Denzel Washington- Chadwick Boseman

[@yaa17011]

oh

[@bdub8522]

Denzel was in the Black Panther party?

[@Severusvape17]

@@bdub8522 nope

[@sharonjensen3016]

Denzel was a mentor to Chadwick, which he has been to so many younger actors. He must have promised himself that if he ever got to a position where he could help, he would.

[@wtyi3242]

His acting in The training day was incredible.

[@1990dwu]

King Kong ain't got shit on me!

[@wisperingbeard]

Denzel Washington is the greatest living actor and probably one of the greatest of all time. Here's why. I dont care if it was a cheesy 90s flick like Virtuosity or a classic like Glory with that single tear, he NEVER phones it in. He breathes life into a character that was born on paper. Nothing short of magical.

[@patjessen]

I am from Germany and I was born in 1988. This was the first Academy Awards i watched. I was so happy for Denzel and I recognize now, that Julia was so happy for Denzel like Anne Bancroft was for Sidney Poitier when he won for Lillies of the Field. And in this night Sidney got his honarary Oscar. After 20 years it is amazing to watch this. RIP Sidney Poitier

[@harrypp_pharm8356]

To me, Denzel Washington is the most good-looking actor in Hollywood... No one can top him...

[@Lilly_J113]

100% agreed

[@dannytorrance4024]

Daniel Day Lewis is more handsome than Denzel.

[@mo2k638]

@@dannytorrance4024 no

[@lonniejackson6636]

@@dannytorrance4024 you need a eye exam!!!😉

[@cansu6717]

Definitely

[@rashelelashley]

My dad favorite actor was Sidney Poitier and whenever I see him he makes me happy RIP daddy I love you and I miss you.

[@Moonbeam920]

Julia Roberts being so happy her friend won is the type of love I need

[@omgDavidGlasper]

That movie and award GOATed him forever. You are the best ever, Denzel! Julia said she loves her life because she got to announce that her good friend just won the best actor Oscar. It was an awesome moment for her as well, because she really likes Denzel.

[@christyr6199]

Can’t believe he was 48 years old he looks too young

[@YuriYeag3r]

Technically he was 47. His birthday is in december and the Academy Awards generally around february/march so yeah... 47 and 2-3 months here

[@jordanbl4270]

@@YuriYeag3r lmao technically

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@monsamkhan4919]

His motivational speech at that college still gives me goosebumps ❤️

[@MsLuvmusic81]

taht was Such a great speech!!

[@NoName-ub2db]

This man deserves another Oscar! Two is not enough for one of our greatest actors.

[@jordanjackson3817]

Him walking up those steps sent chills down my spine

[@uItimatewarrior]

Did the actor make the film or did the film make the actor. Crowe was part of a very prestigiously made film. Washington made the film.

[@mistertibbs1105]

If you watch it now. There is a lot of bad acting by the supporting cast. Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington were the only bright spots.

[@dwightlove3704]

The BADDJ Podcast Which supporting actor had poor roles in this film

[@NgigiEric]

Ultimate Warrior I loved the two of them in American Gangstar, they really nailed it

[@Casanova966]

The BADDJ Podcast Answer Dwights question.

[@dwightlove3704]

black god Thanks

[@kenjohn12]

Most deserved oscar . What a boss

[@okayaresd]

What I love about this man is the focus he puts on getting the right kind of education, on books, and on collaboration. He is given private donations to students across universities, such an honorable man. Mr. Washington, you have no idea how much you inspire kids across borders, and across countries.

[@rafapazos06]

Denzel frigging Washington. Total legend. There is no Denzel Washington film I would not watch.

[@SleepyPenguin-8og]

Well said. -bobby balls fan.

[@cpfishfan14]

i don't see white people complain Daniel Day Lewis got an oscar for playing a corrupt oil tycoon. Just be happy for Denzel, the Oscar was long overdue. I am sure if DiCaprio got an Oscar where his role wasn't really the best one that year, people would still be emotional like Julia Roberts was here, because it was about damn time.

[@calvincandie9345]

+cpfishfan14 but Denzel had already won an Oscar before this so its not the same thing. And the reason people were ok with Lewis is because its one of the top 5 best performances of all time, Denzel in Training Day was not (despite still being an amazing performacne of course)

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

+Calvin Candie So you say. That's white bias clearly showing. Sit down

[@calvincandie9345]

Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot Lol WHAT!?!?!? That is seriously funny, I'll assume your trolling (:

[@jaydenthompson9761]

Some of y'all need to stop complaining about denzel getting this Oscar over Russell crowe. denzel deserve this Oscar because they cheated him outta the Oscar for Malcolm x. There are a lot black actors who deserve Oscars but never get nominated or they get cheated out of it. Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett, Samuel L Jackson are a few who should've gotten one by now

[@alexstanton83]

I agree but the academy shouln't based on that for a win. Lorraine Braco did a fantastic job in Goodfellas but lost to Whoopi because they owe her an oscar.

[@wisestcrazyboy]

Wesley Snipes?? white man can't jump role?!! curious to heat ur answer.

[@cbro777]

wisestcrazyboy Wow Wesley has done something like 50 films. Surely he should be in the running for one of them. :) White Men Can't Jump was just one of many.

[@jaydenthompson9761]

wisestcrazyboy Wesley has done many roles where his acting was great. He should've won an Oscar for Nino Brown in New Jack City

[@MoMoMyPup10]

I love Denzel Washington, a premier actor of our time, but Crowe in this movie was an all-time epic performance. I appreciate that Denzel has one on his mantel, he definitely deserves one, but this was not the year he should've gotten it. You don't give payback when another gets shorted. That's not how these awards should be handed out.

[@Magerquark]

Is it me or was Ethan about to cry when he shout out to him

[@FreakieFan]

+Sam Brown yeah he was

[@thejjjs7786]

Sam Brown Hawke was amazing in that film also. They were so good together. Ethan Hawke is highly underrated.

[@MaddestMousse]

Well that's the thing, or at the least the funny thing with this movie and it's Oscar nominations... ethan hawke, for all intents and purposes, plays the main character in training day... he is the protagonist and in other words has the leading role, I think he does actually have more screen time in the movie as well. Despite this, their nominations are reversed and denzel is nominated for lead and ethan supporting. Now I'm not saying I don't understand why this happened haha or that there aren't speculations to be made, I just always thought it was a bit funny and wanted to point it out.

[@tomtalks23]

@@MaddestMousse Simple answer is Denzel is a much bigger name and had a better shot at being nominated as a lead, so the studio campaigned him as a lead. But it is absolutely a supporting performance. I don't have an issue with it. It was like Marlon Brando in The Godfather or Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs, it wasn't a lead performance but it was so captivating that it felt like one.

[@MaddestMousse]

Yeah that sounds about right. I wouldn't say I have an issue with it either, it's just a little inaccurate.

[@Socrate410010]

He just made me cry! This is the Genius of D.Washington!

[@ShortFormLiFe]

Something so warming watching this again, seeing Josh Harnett so young in the crowd and all those actors, when Hollywood still had an air of being the place where the best actors in the world go. How time flies. The 90s and 00s were my favourite times.

[@ravay78]

My favorite part of this seeing Denzel and julia together! Loved them both in the Pelican Brief! -june 1, 2020

[@PinStripes41]

This is the problem with the Academy. I have the highest respect for Denzel, he should of won for Malcolm X or Glory, but Russel Crowe's performance in A Beautiful Mind was not only easily the best performance that year, in my opinion, it was one of the all-time great performances. Crowe won the previous year for Gladiator, which was a badass movie don't get me wrong, in fact his performance was really good. However, what he did with John Nash was nothing short of genius.

[@russeluc]

he won for 'glory' supp actor. they robbed him for 'malcolm x' to give to al pacino that year

[@supermariofan03]

I do agree that was Crowe's award. But he should have kept his phone in his pocket if you know what I mean. So really he got snubbed as punishment.

[@knkywarior5274]

what to do you mean ?

[@supermariofan03]

+KNKY WARIOR He threw his phone at a producer at the BAFTA awards.

[@damnson6556]

PinStripes41 at the end of the day the academy is full of a bunch of people with opinions and that’s all that award is there’s no mechanical way to say who gave the best performance it’s just a matter of opinions

[@TotalTuxedo]

1:50 "I wanna be the best actor in the world" Someone in the audience/another actor: "you are"

[@tony4534]

There were more than actor’s in the audience. You have no idea who said it.

[@megalon73]

This is probably my most favorite Oscar. From, Denzel giving Sydney. A lot of love and they both raise their Oscars held up like a cheers 🥂 and Julia Roberts giving Denzel Washington a big hug at the end such a great moment.

[@averagejoe6617]

I think the most incredible thing about his win is that he was going up against such obvious oscar bait performances like Sean Penn's, but Denzel was so damn good and iconic that the Academy had no choice but to honor the best performance of the year.

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

One of the most charismatic man i've ever seen in my whole life. One of the greatest, definitely top 5 best actors ever...

[@SquirrelTheater]

This guy……..one of the best actors to ever grace the screen.

[@einc70]

"KING KONG AIN'T GOT NOTHING ON ME." ~ Detective Alonzo. 🤨

[@KiRetteCouture]

An unforgettable night! I still remember it clearly. I was soooooo happy. Btw check out how long he and his wife hugged. Clearly a joint accomplishment. This still warms my heart.

[@Paraprax]

Rewatched Training Day last week and this is still one of the most well-deserved Oscar wins of the century.

[@CaramelQueen-wl2rf]

Too see the excitement in Sidney face was perfect. Congratulations to both. Rest in Peace Sidney.

[@franciscondon1902]

He's so serious about his faith. I love it.

[@unusualscandalous]

Mmm, that voice! I could listen to him talk all day.

[@calvincandie9345]

Denzel was mesmerizing in Training Day and totally deserved to win IMO.

[@aubre5586]

Julia was so excited and hyped for him 🥺

[@40thstreetblack73]

"You're In The Office, Baby"

[@DanTheWheelMan]

"Goin' up!" and cue one of the best musical transitions in film. Ever.

[@sefutho]

Madiba 🤔

[@integerconsulting9344]

Of all his movies, I was happiest that he won an Oscar for this one. Well in Denzel, WELL IN! Almost 20 years later and I'd still choose Training Day over any other movie.

[@tad2287]

Every time I see this, it makes me smile. Denzel, you are an amazing actor, quite extraordinary!