Denzel Washington reacts to Oscar snub for his performance in Gladiator II: ‘I’ve been around too long’
Veteran Hollywood actor Denzel Washington has experienced enough Academy Award contention over the years for the 2025 nominations to leave him unfazed. Denzel has now addressed the Academy’s decision to overlook his performance in Gladiator II in the Best Supporting Actor category during a recent interview with The New York Times. Denzel Washington’s performance in Gladiator II received rave reviews from the critics “Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I’m so upset,” he said before revealing he had his hands full while preparing for the titular role of Othello based on William Shakespeare’s iconic play, on Broadway. “I was sitting there smiling [on nomination morning], going: ‘Look at you. On the day you didn’t get a nomination for an Oscar, you’re working on Othello on Broadway,’” Washington recalled. Elaborating further, the 70-year-old actor shared his perspective on the situation. “I’m happy for all that did, and I’m happy with what I’m doing. Listen, I’ve been around too long. I’ve got — I don’t wanna say other fish to fry, but there’s a reality at this …