A new documentary about Arte, Denzel Washington, American modelrewrites the actor’s journey by pulling up old interviews. The opportunity to single out one of them, in which he talked about domestic and marital problems.
The son of a pastor and a beauty queen, Denzel Washington became one of the greatest actors of his generation. The 69-year-old actor has nothing left to prove on the big screen, being the face of many films such as: The Pelican Affair, Malcolm X or even Training dayfor which he was awarded the “Oscar” award as the best actor. But, despite the rich filmography, he does not forget the role of a man, husband and father. In the documentary broadcast on Arte. Denzel Washington, American modelDirected by Sonia Dougher, available from September 8, it traces the actor’s journey between reaching the top of Hollywood cinema and his personal life. A television interview opportunity obtained during the early years of his marriage to Pauletta Washington (1983).
Natural life
“You know, I always have to take out the trash in the house,” we hear him explaining to the host, sitting comfortably on the couch. Despite his star status, Denzel Washington has always wanted to convey the character of Mr. Aimeeman, “an ordinary and non-accidental person”, recalls the documentary Arte. “Do you wash the dishes?” asks the reporter incredulously. I bet Frank Sinatra didn’t. I bet he doesn’t pick up dog poo. And you, will we send you shopping too? To which the actor answers with humor. “Always. And I never bring back what I need.”
Denzel Washington married Pauletta Washington in 1983, forty-one years ago. They had four children together: John David (38), Katia (35) and 31-year-old twins Olivia and Malcolm. magazine interview in September People About the longevity of his marriage, the wife and mother replied: “It’s no secret, it’s work. It’s not about sitting there.”
Source: Le Figaro
