Denzel Washington Reacts to Oscars 2025 Snub Over 'Gladiator II' Role

Denzel Washington is breaking his silence on not receiving a nomination at the 2025 Oscars.

Fans were shocked to learn last month that the 70-year-old actor was snubbed by The Academy despite receiving rave reviews for his role as Macrinus in Gladiator II.

In a new interview, Denzel reacted to the snub.

Keep reading to find out more…“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,’” Denzel recalled to The New York Times.

“Are you kidding me? Awww. Oh, I’m so upset,” he added sarcastically.

“I’m happy for all that did, and I’m happy with what I’m doing,” Denzel explained. “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 age. Going back to what I was saying: The beginning of wisdom is understanding. I’m getting wiser, working on talking less and learning to understand more — and that’s exciting.”

Denzel wasn’t the only star surprisingly snubbed by the Oscars this year.