In another tense moment, a journalist questioned his parenting style. Denzel calmly replied, “I raise my kids. You report news. Let’s both stay in our lane.”
One infamous interview started with the line: “You’ve played so many angry Black men…” Denzel interrupted: “No, I’ve played so many powerful Black men. There’s a difference.”
A reporter once tried to bait him into badmouthing another actor on camera. Denzel smiled and said, “Insecurity makes people talk. I’m secure.”
When asked if he was worried about being “too serious” in interviews, he leaned in. “Would you ask De Niro that? Or is it just me who has to smile all the time?”
Another moment that went viral was when a reporter brought up his wealth. He answered: “Money doesn’t buy class. Clearly.”
A journalist tried to criticize Denzel for choosing a faith-based role. He responded: “That’s between me and God. I don’t need your approval.”
