Denzel and John David Washington.Photo: Allen Berezovsky/Getty
Denzel Washingtoncouldn’t be prouder of his talented family of six.
The 66-year-old two-time Oscar winner called in toGood Morning Americaon Thursday to chat about his upcoming thrillerThe Little Things, and also opened up about his wife and four children who are, like him, all well-versed in the arts.
“I’m a dad so I’m gonna keep saying it: Olivia Washington is a great young actress. Very, very, very good young actress, so she’s coming for her brother [actorJohn David Washington],” Denzel said of his younger daughter, 29.
“Did I leave somebody out? Oh, and me!” the actor joked. “OnThe New York Timeslist, I’m No. 1. In my house, I’m No. 5,” he joked. (In November, theTimesnamed Denzel the"Greatest Actor of the 21st Century [So Far]").
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Denzel Washington and daughter Olivia.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Denzel Washington and family.Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty
John David, 36, recently opened up in an interview withWSJ. Magazineabout how his famous father inspired him to pursue a career in acting.
While theMalcolm & Mariestar said that he “always"wanted to act like his father, he noted that being in the shadow of the renowned Denzel didn’t always make the feat easy.
“I jumped in and hid in this football persona, this athlete, literally putting on a helmet to hide my face, hide my identity,” John David told the outlet, noting his brief NFL career.
Back in September, John David opened up to PEOPLEabout Denzel and his mother Pauletta, 70, detailing how both his talented parents have inspired him throughout his life.
“Pauletta Washington gives me inspiration,” he said of his mom. “That’s my mother, the most consistent person in my life.”
Denzel Washington with his wife Pauletta and son John David (left).Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
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As for his famous father, John David called theRemember the Titansstar his “favorite actor” and “the best actor in the industry.”
While speaking toAccesslast month,John David said “it’s about time” Denzelreceived the recognition he got from theTimes. “I think he is one of the greatest to ever do it so it was a very proud moment for our entire family,” he said about his dad.
“Wow. I’m speechless,” a teary-eyed Denzel said afterAccess’Sibley Scoles read him the quote earlier this month. “I forgot what the question was but I’m speechless. I didn’t know he said that.”
The proud father then added, “Watch out for his sister. His sister is a great actor. Olivia Washington.”
The Little Thingspremieres Friday in select theaters and on HBO Max.
source: people.com
