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Denzel Washington Explains Why He “Made Some Real Clunkers” Following Breakout Role In ‘Malcolm X’


The double Oscar winner explained why he chose to take roles he didn't believe were any good.

Denzel Washington, revered for his consistent hit rate as much as his talent when it comes to movie-making, reveals he knows he made some bad choices at an earlier stage in his career. The Times pointed out one of the most searched terms under his name on the internet is “Can Denzel Washington make a bad movie?” I’m a simple guy and I got a great job and so, maybe, coming into my movies, you go, ‘Denzel?

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