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News and updates on American actor Denzel Washington. Widely regarded as one of the biggest talents of his generation, Washington has won several awards including two Oscars and three Golden Globe Awards. He will feature in the movie Gladiator 2, which is set to be released in the UK in November 2024.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal during the opening night curtain call for "Othello" on Broadway at The Barrymore Theatre on March 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal stun in Othello after ticket prices devastate fans

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz March 24, 2025 By Rishma Dosani

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Channel: Showbiz Showbiz March 9, 2025 By Stella Akinwumi
Denzel Washington dressed in white robes with ornate gold accessories as Macrinus, sitting on a throne-like chair, in Gladiator II

Denzel Washington was snubbed at the Oscars - the reason is obvious

Channel: Film Film March 3, 2025 By Tori Brazier
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10: Denzel Washington attends the "Gladiator II" Premiere at Pathe Palace on November 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Oscar winner, 70, reveals he's struggling to act after almost biting off his tongue

Channel: Film Film February 9, 2025 By Emily Bashforth
14220121 Denzel Washington baptized at NYC church and presented with minister's license

Denzel Washington reveals surprise new career move after getting baptised

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 23, 2024 By Rishma Dosani
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (14927879fw) Colleen Washington and Katia Washington arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on November 19, 2024 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson', The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, Usa, United States - 19 Nov 2024

Fans left stunned by glaring difference between Hollywood icon's daughter and partner

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 19, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
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The incredible Denzel Washington film that has an unforgivably low Rotten Tomatoes score

Channel: Film Film December 13, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
Play Video Danielle Deadwyler, left, and John David Washington (right) in The Piano Lesson dressed in period specific clothing, looking at one another

Denzel Washington’s children had to ‘sit in tension’ after filming Netflix horror

Channel: Film Film November 22, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar
Play Video Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator II

Denzel Washington downplays Gladiator 2 same-sex kiss as 'peck' after Ridley Scott retort

Channel: Film Film November 21, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar
Play Video Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington in Gladiator II

Major Gladiator 2 star has a perfect explanation for controversial accent

Channel: Film Film November 16, 2024 By Alicia Adejobi
Paul Mescal in an intense fighting scene in Gladiator II

Gladiator II isn't a masterpiece but you'll like Ridley Scott's sequel anyway

Channel: Film Film November 19, 2024 By Tori Brazier
Play Video Connie Nielsen as Lucilla smiles in the candlelight while wearing a head veil in Gladiator II

Gladiator II's returning star 'astonished' by role in sequel after 24 years

Channel: Film Film November 15, 2024 By Tori Brazier
Play Video Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator II

Denzel Washington reveals his same-sex kiss with another man was cut from Gladiator 2

Channel: Film Film November 19, 2024 By Asyia Iftikhar
Paul Mescal in an intense fighting scene in Gladiator II

Gladiator II is not a masterpiece - but it's scene-chewingly entertaining

Channel: Film Film November 15, 2024 By Tori Brazier
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Denzel Washington demands 'respect' from autograph hunters in fiery exchange

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz October 25, 2024 By Rebecca Sayce
Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2 kneeling next to a sword

'Showstopping' Gladiator 2 star tipped for Oscar and it's not Paul Mescal

Channel: Film Film October 22, 2024 By Lillie Rohan
Play Video Denzel Washington appears in time period accurate clothes for Gladiator 2

Denzel Washington explains his controversial accent in Gladiator 2

Channel: Film Film November 16, 2024 By Alicia Adejobi

13 shocking revenge films on Netflix that you won't be able to stop thinking about

Channel: Film Film September 19, 2024 By Steve Charnock
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Hollywood star, 69, reveals he has 'very few films' left in him

Channel: Film Film August 25, 2024 By Ruth Lawes
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Was de-aging technology used on Denzel Washington in Gladiator 2?

Channel: Film Film July 14, 2024 By Brooke Ivey Johnson