In 2016, Denzel Washington delighted audiences with his performance in the stage-to-screen film “Fences.” Upon accepting the award for best actor from the Screen Actors Guild, he delivered motivational words to his fellow professionals. Hard work, not giving up, commitment, effort, and so on... however, his elegance shone through as he named many of his colleagues in his speech. In a short time, he highlighted actors and actresses who had not yet reached his level of success, named newcomers to stardom, and spoke of seasoned screenwriters as well as younger generations rising rapidly after consistent work. Many of them were little known to the majority.

Washington is a much-loved and respected actor in the world of cinema, something quite understandable given his gentleness and style when addressing the public. And let's not forget that he's a fantastic actor.