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Denzel Washington Gets Baptized and Becomes a Minister During Live Streamed Ceremony: 'It Took a While but I'm Here'

Denzel Washington got baptized and became a minister during a live streamed ceremony held at a New York City church on Dec. 21. 'It took a while, but I'm here,' said the actor, who just weeks ago said that religion in Hollywood is 'not fashionable.'

During the ceremony, which was live streamed via Facebook by the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York, Denzel — who was casually dressed in a gray T-shirt and black sweat pants — opened up to the congregation about embracing his faith just days ahead of his milestone 70th birthday. Denzel's wife, Pauletta Washington, was also in attendance for the special moment and tearfully talked about her husband’s spiritual journey and how proud she was to witness him taking this next step with his faith. According to the Universal Life Church's database, there are a plethora of Hollywood stars who are ministers, including Adele, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cardi B, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwayne Johnson and Tom Hanks.

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