Denzel Washington admits he’s ‘tired of movies’

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, a Hollywood icon and history-making contributor to the medium of cinema, has admitted that he’s not really that into movies anymore.

During a lively conversation with his Highest 2 Lowest director, Spike Lee, and costar A$AP Rocky, the 70-year-old star told his collaborators that he’s not interested in spending his free time with films.

“Do you have any dolly shots of this guy that you admire?” A$AP asked Washington during a new GQ interview, referencing Lee’s iconic filmography and achievements in cinematography.

“I don’t watch movies, man. I really don’t,” Washington replied, with A$AP and Lee joining Washington in chuckling over the confession.

Washington continued, “I’m just being honest with you. I don’t watch movies, man. I don’t go to the movies, I don’t watch movies.”

“Is it because you make them?” A$AP inquired.

“Probably,” Washington added. “I’m tired of movies.”

When Lee asked how many films Washington has appeared in, the Glory and Training Day star replied, “Too many,” before telling them he thinks he’s made around 50 movies in his decades-long career.

Washington’s comments echo a similar sentiment the actor has expressed during the Highest 2 Lowest press cycle, when he said he doesn’t care about awards — and even thinks he “shouldn’t have won” certain industry accolades.

“I don’t do it for Oscars. I really don’t care about that kind of stuff,” Washington said recently on Jake’s Takes. “I’ve been at this a long time. There’s times I won and shouldn’t have won… and didn’t win and should’ve won. Man gives the award, God gives the reward.”

Washington went on to say he’s “not that interested in Oscars” and that he often gets questions about his Academy Awards, which he won forTraining Day and Glory.

“People ask, ‘Where do you keep it?’ I say, ‘Next to the other one,'” Washington quipped. “I’m not bragging, I’m just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, they won’t do me a bit of good!”

Washington’s competitive victories at the Oscars made history, as, at the time of his Glory win, Washington was only the second Black actor to score a Best Supporting Actor award (following the late Louis Gossett, Jr.’s victory for An Officer and a Gentleman). He was also the first Black actor to earn two career nominations in the bracket at the time.

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In addition to his Oscar-winning roles, Washington has appeared in a wealth of beloved projects, ranging from Remember the Titans and Philadelphia to Malcolm X, American Gangster, and last year’s Gladiator sequel.

Watch Washington discuss his relationship to movies above.