Denzel Washingtons wife slams ‘narrow-minded…
O, beware, my lord, of jealousy.
Denzel Washington’s wife blamed “narrow-minded people” after her well-known husband wasn’t nominated for a 2025 Tony Award for his efficiency in “Othello.”
“Now see, that’s not something you want to ask me,” Pauletta Washington, 74, advised People on Thursday when requested about the gorgeous snub. “I can’t say that I was surprised that they didn’t.”
Denzel Washington as Othello in the Broadway play “Othello.” Splash / SplashNews.com
Denzel Washington and his wife, Pauletta Washington, in November 2024. Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
The “Philadelphia” actress defined that this wouldn’t be the first time a member of her household, which also consists of “The Creator” actor John David Washington and “The Piano Lesson” director Malcolm Washington, failed to get nominated for an important award.
“In my family, we’ve been through this a lot of times. A lot of times,” Pauletta added. “And I think I can speak honestly and truthfully and artistically that it was denied, you know, so you wonder why.”
“But we don’t have to wonder why,” she charged. “It’s narrow-minded people that are in charge of making decisions and judgments.”
Malcolm Washington, Denzel Washington, Olivia Washington, Pauletta Washington, John David Washington and Katia Washington posing at the opening night time of “Wine in the Wilderness” in New York City on March 24, 2025. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images
Another purpose, she speculated, was the Broadway show’s exorbitant $921 ticket costs.
“That’s the bottom line,” the “Malcolm X” star’s wife stated. “And that’s a part of it. And you know that.”
Denzel, 70, in the end misplaced out on the Best Leading Actor in a Play nomination to George Clooney (“Good Night, and Good Luck”), Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”), Jon Michael Hill (“Purpose”), Daniel Dae Kim (“Yellow Face”), Harry Lennix (“Purpose”), and Louis McCartney (“Stranger Things: The First Shadow”).
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello.” Splash / SplashNews.com
Jake Gyllenhaal, who stars reverse Denzel’s Othello as the manipulative Iago in the William Shakespeare revival, was also not nominated for a 2025 Tony Award.
The “Gladiator II” star’s Tony snub and his wife’s remarks about the matter come after The Post’s theater critic, Johnny Oleksinski, had his invitation to review the play rescinded for penning a column bringing consideration to the drama’s outrageous ticket costs.
Oleksinski still managed to see the manufacturing after The Post shelled out for a ticket, and he dubbed the play “one slooow-thello.”
A poster for the Broadway play “Othello.” Othello
However, Denzel made no apologies for the insane ticket costs despite the backlash.
“[They’re selling] as low as $50,” the “Equalizer” star responded when requested about the controversy. “People don’t talk about that.”
Denzel also addressed his profitable profession.
Denzel Washington attending the opening night time of “Othello” on March 23, 2025. Photo Image Press via ZUMA Press / SplashNews.com
“I’ve been blessed beyond measure for a long time,” Denzel stated. “I’m not bragging, but I’ve been a part of sold-out shows before.”
“God has blessed me with a great ability, and I’m humbled by the reaction and the response that we’re getting, and I’m humbled by the opportunity to share with a celebrity, or to use my celebrity to help others,” he added. “That’s what it’s about.”
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