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Denzel Washington Nearly Bit His Tongue Off: ‘It’s Affecting My Speech’


Denzel Washington opened up about a recent medical mishap and how it’s impacting his upcoming role on Broadway

“I bit my tongue almost half-off a few months ago,” Washington, 70, told the Saturday, February 8 episode of “The Interview” podcast from The New York Times. When asked if he believed his profession as an actor helped people, Washington again evoked his religious beliefs and how he sees the value of his work during what many perceive to be a difficult and tumultuous time. Noam Galai/Getty Images Denzel Washington will not be adding another trophy to his mantel after the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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