Man gives the award. God gives the reward: Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington has nine Academy Award nominations under his belt and is a two-time Oscar winner for his performances in the movies, Glory and Training Day. However, the actor places no value on such career milestones.

While speaking to Jake’s Takes on his Highest 2 Lowest press tour, Washington reportedly said no acting decision he made in his career had to do with winning awards, including Oscars. “I don’t do it for Oscars. I don’t care about that kind of stuff. 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,” said Washington.

Washington continued, “I’m not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, ‘Where do I keep it?’ Well, 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.”