Denzel Washington is known for his candid and grounded perspective. While not aligned with conservative views, he stands apart from the typical Hollywood persona with his humility and rationality.
In a 2016 interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Washington debunked the notion perpetuated by some actors that filming a movie is akin to experiencing the horrors of war. He emphasized the stark contrast, stating, “People say ‘the difficulty of making a movie.’ Well, send your son to Iraq. That’s difficult. It’s just a movie, relax. I don’t play that precious nonsense.”
Washington’s remarks may have been prompted by previous comments attributed to Tom Cruise in 2013, where he likened his work in acting to the intensity of Olympic competition and even compared it to the experience of fighting in Afghanistan.
However, Cruise’s perspective on the demanding nature of filming was later clarified, emphasizing the rigorous schedule rather than equating it to actual combat.
In an industry often characterized by hyperbole, Washington’s grounded perspective offers a refreshing dose of reality.