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Actor Denzel Washington Says He Can’t Be Canceled. He Follows God

by Jarrod Saunders
August 18, 2025
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Denzel Washington isn’t worried about being canceled. In fact, he practically laughs at the idea. The two-time Oscar winner, known for roles in Glory and Training Day, recently shared his thoughts on cancel culture during a video interview with Complex News alongside director Spike Lee, his longtime collaborator.

When asked if he was concerned about being “canceled,” Washington tilted the question back on the interviewer: “What does that mean — to be canceled?” Jillian Hardeman-Webb explained, “It means you lose public support.” Washington’s response was simple: “Who cares?” But he didn’t stop there.

“What made public support so important to begin with?” he asked.

Hardeman-Webb pointed out that followers now are currency. Washington shook off the idea like it was nothing. “I don’t care who’s following who,” he said. “You can’t lead and follow at the same time, and you can’t follow and lead at the same time. I don’t follow anybody. I follow the heavenly spirit. I follow God, I don’t follow man. I have faith in God. I have hope in man, but look around, it ain’t working out so well.”

And here’s his stance on cancel culture: “You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up. Don’t sign up. Don’t get me started. My chest started hurting. You know, chest is getting tight talking about it.” It’s classic Denzel. He was calm, unapologetic, and a little dramatic, in a way that makes you pay attention.

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This isn’t the first time he’s shrugged off awards and public validation. Just days before, on Jake’s Takes, Washington admitted he’s not chasing Oscars. “I don’t care about that kind of stuff,” he said. “I’ve been at this a long time, and there’s time when I won and shouldn’t have won and then didn’t win and should’ve won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward.” He even casually mentioned where he keeps his Oscars: “Next to the other one. I’m not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] aren’t going to do me a bit of good.”

At 70, Denzel Washington has earned a perspective most actors spend decades chasing. His latest project with Spike Lee, Highest 2 Lowest, marks their fifth collaboration and their first in nearly 20 years. The A24 and Apple film is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low, with Washington playing a music mogul caught in a ransom plot. According to Lee, this likely won’t be their last collaboration.

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Washington’s approach is simple. He doesn’t chase public validation, followers, or awards. He focuses on his craft and his faith. When you think about it, his answer to cancel culture is both practical and actionable: don’t sign up for it. Focus on what matters. Do your work. Follow your principles.

For Washington, life and career aren’t about popularity metrics or Instagram clout. They’re about the work, the faith, and a quiet confidence that comes from decades of experience. You can argue with cancel culture, debate followers, or stress over awards, but Denzel Washington shows there’s another way: measure your worth by your standards, not by the crowd.

RELATED: 10 Great Actors Who Were Added To The Canceled List

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Jarrod Saunders

Jarrod Saunders

Living in Cape Town, South Africa, Jarrod Saunders (the founder of Fortress of Solitude) is a multi-talented professional with a wealth of experience in various creative fields, including filmmaking, graphic design, web design, sound engineering and copywriting. As an award-winning creative director, Jarrod Saunders has established himself as a respected voice in the world of pop culture, with expertise in film, television, video games, and comics.
Beginning his writing career as a film and gaming critic for Vision Magazine in 2007, Jarrod has gone on to write for and establish multiple entertainment sites, including Sneaker Fortress, 23 Jumpman Street and Lifestyle Fortress. Along the way he has secured interviews with famous actors, game developers and industry professionals from around the globe. He also regularly contributes to MyFaith Magazine writing articles for the kid's section.
As someone who watches over 500 movies a year and over 20 years of experience in media, Jarrod understands trends and has worked alongside industry professionals to create award winning content – including directing, writing and editing a feature film on Showmax (The Lifesaver) and South Africa’s first deaf film (Home).
Outside of work, Jarrod enjoys time with his family, shopping for the latest sneakers (with a personal collection stacked with over 100 pairs), and serving in his local church (where is ordained as a deacon).
Expertise: Filmmaking, Entertainment Journalism, SEO, Web Development
Past Titles: Senior Content Creator @ CV Africa
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