Some may have been surprised by Denzel Washington’s exclusion from the best supporting actor race at the 2025 Academy Awards, but he’s not losing sleep over it. Amid a chaotic Oscar season, Washington spoke to the New York Times about his reaction to being snubbed by the Academy for his performance in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator

On Saturday, acclaimed actor Denzel Washington, 70, told The New York Times he was taking it in stride after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declined to nominate him for an Oscar in Gladiator II.

Washington spoke to the New York Times about his reaction to being snubbed by the Academy for his performance in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” reports variety.com.

Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington isn't bothered about not adding another Academy Award nomination under his belt for his performance in Gladiator II. In a lengthy interview with The New York Times,

Denzel Washington's career spanned four decades, with two Oscars, a pair of Golden Globes, and a whole lot of accolades most could hardly even dream of. And yet, with all of his long-standing success,

Weeks ago, the 2025 Oscar nominations were announced, and a number of Hollywood’s biggest stars received nods. There were, however, movies and actors who were ultimately snubbed, including Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl and John Lithgow for Conclave.