FROM FOX NEWS: Denzel Washington is making it clear – he wants nothing to do with cancel culture.
In a heated conversation on the topic with Complex, the actor ripped into the concept of being canceled, saying he doesn’t care that much about public support or followers.
When asked if he considers the idea of being “canceled,” Washington was quick to question the term, asking, “What does that mean — to be canceled?”
While she explained that the term essentially meant losing public support, Washington’s response was unapologetically bold: “Who cares? What made public support so important to begin with?”
The reporter told him that “followers now are currency,” to which he replied, “I don’t care who’s following who.”
Washington was being interviewed ahead of the release of the Spike Lee-directed film “Highest 2 Lowest,” which explores family, legacy, and morality.
Washington was bold in his dismissal of Hollywood’s cancel culture.
“You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up. Don’t sign up,” he said.
“You can’t lead and follow at the same time, and you can’t follow and lead at the same time,” the Oscar winner told the outlet. “I don’t follow anybody. I follow the heavenly spirit. I follow God, I don’t follow man. I have faith in God.”
He then laughingly added, “Don’t get me started. My chest started hurting. You know, chest is getting tight talking about it.”
“I could care less,” he added.
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