Hollywood is just spineless on mass and uh it just it really felt like oh this is a really clear indication that we’re not the cool Club anymore uh you you’ve never worked with uh Quentin have you no he’s never never never hired me quen he never hired me and Denzel went Ham on my he was like I’m the director don’t you tell him what to do and I was like listen mother this is my show making a movie is is a luxury it’s a gift it’s an opportunity and most importantly it’s a gift obviously everybody here is is talented enough to do that but don’t get
it twisted it’s just a movie it ain’t that big a deal Jim Carrey has always been vocal about his struggles in Tinsel Town but now he’s revealing secrets about why the industry seems to despise Denzel Washington 2 is it his unwavering Integrity his refusal to conform or something deeper people say oh the difficulty of making a movie I’m like send your son to Iraq that’s difficult it’s just a movie it’s like relax I don’t play that precious nonsense from feuds with Hollywood giants like quent and Tarantino uh you’ve never worked with uh
Quentin have you no he’s never never never hired me quen he’s never hired me to Ellen pompeo’s subtle digs and Denzel went Ham on my he was like I’m the director don’t you tell him what to do and I was like Cen mother this is my show Denzel’s no-nonsense approach has ruffled more than a few feathers but but could there be a darker reason behind all this animosity Hollywood is just spineless on mass and uh it just it really felt like oh this is a really clear indication that uh we’re not the cool Club anymore today we uncover the
real reasons why Hollywood hates Denzel Washington and why Jim Carrey is speaking out let’s start with the explosive feud between Denzel Washington and Ellen Pompeo Ellen Pompeo the long-standing star of Gray’s Anatomy shocked fans when she publicly revealed details of her heated clash with Hollywood Legend Denzel Washington the incident took place in 2016 when Denzel directed an episode of the hit medical drama while viewers loved seeing his name attached to the show the vibe on set was far from harmonious during an
episode of her tell me podcast Ellen shared the story she explained that during a scene where her character was supposed to apologize to another character she decided to improvise saying look at me when you apologize look at me this wasn’t in the script and it didn’t sit well with Denzel and Denzel went Ham on my he was like I’m the director don’t you tell him what to do and I was like listen mother this is my show as if that wasn’t enough Ellen decided to escalate the situation by bringing Denzel’s wife into the drama
when Denzel’s wife visited the set Ellen recounted I told his wife that he yelled at me today and I’m not okay with him and I’m not looking at him and I’m not talking to him fans were stunned by her cander and many criticized her for overstepping boundaries what made matters worse was Ellen’s critique of Denzel’s directing skills on the podcast she commented Denzel’s a movie star right he doesn’t know directing TV although she acknowledged his Charisma saying Denzel has it in Spades for sure her remarks came off as dismissive and
entitled The backlash online was immediate and intense social media lit up with fans calling out Ellen’s Behavior she disrespected Denzel Washington and then tried to play victim to his wife and she thinks this is a good story I keep trying to root for her cuz I’ve enjoyed graze so much but the stories she tells on herself keep getting worse and worse one user posted another enraged fan added who even is she what awards has she won she has one show one people don’t even know her name folks literally know Denzel’s walk who
does Ellen Impressions no one Denzel does deserved better she deserved less and for this right here she will perpetually deserve less others highlighted how she seemed to portray herself as the victim despite her own combative attitude this wasn’t the first time Ellen faced criticism for questionable behavior in 2016 she was called out for using darkskinned emojis despite being white at the time Pompeo had posted about a and E’s documentary about the Klux Clan she was happy that the network changed the title and she
expressed her enthusiasm with a black clapping Emoji as well as a black thumbs up emoji when confronted Ellen noted that she’s married to a black man and has two biracial children a fairly dismissive comment that suggests her association with black people means she gets it you do realize being married to a black man and having black children can make you a target from racist white people right that’s a thing she tweeted yeah that’s most definitely a thing and you know what else is a thing white people getting defensive when black
people try to talk to the about race and their experiences with racism she eventually apologized for those she offended saying I’m so sad that people attacked me over standing up for equality I’m sad that people chose anger and I’m sorry if I offended anyone I can see where if people were insecure I guess you’d be scared by it but it’s so much easier to just celebrate it and just thank the universe for giving us people of color Ellen’s Feud with Denzel left a sour impression on fans with many questioning her professional is M and
attitude meanwhile Denzel Washington’s reputation remains intact the whole episode is a testament to the fact that respect on and offset is key regardless of one’s star power and then there’s Quenton Tarantino you’ve never worked with uh Quentin have you no he’s never never never hired me qu he’s never hired me qu what’s the what’s the problem with you what’s wrong with you why have you not ever written a film for d i I haven’t been that lucky in the mid 1990s Quenton Tarantino was Hollywood’s favorite provocator shaking up the industry with
films like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction known for his sharp dialogue and bold storytelling he was in high demand not just for his own projects but as a script doctor if a movie needed extra flare Tarantino was the guy to call but when he joined Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide his sharp tongue and polarizing ideas didn’t sit well with everyone especially Denzel Washington their Clash on the Crimson Tide set became the stuff of Hollywood Legend and while Washington has publicly claimed they buried the hatchet years later some believe
Tarantino still Harbors resentment over what went down you see Crimson Tide is a tense 1995 action thriller about a nuclear standoff featuring Powerhouse performances by Jean Hackman and Denzel Washington Hackman plays Captain Ramsey a traditionalist Navy officer while Washington’s Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter is the modern level-headed Counterpoint their constant power struggle on a submarine during a potential nuclear crisis makes for an electrifying drama but what really spices up the dialogue the unmistaken
able imprint of Quenton Tarantino brought on to punch up the script he added his signature flavor to several scenes one particularly memorable exchange involves Washington breaking up a fight between two Sailors over wait for it a comic book debate they were arguing about which artist drew the real Silver Surfer Washington’s character dead pans before shutting down the fight with a quip everybody who reads comic books knows the Kirby Silver Surfer is the only true Silver Surfer am I right or wrong for fans of Tarantino it’s a
classic moment of his pop culture infused banter but not every scene he added had such a light-hearted tone and one in particular sparked controversy toward the movie’s climax Hackman’s Captain Ramsay delivers a pointed monologue about lipaz xener stallions emphasizing that these prized horses are always white Washington’s Hunter fires back with they’re actually born black while the scene doesn’t explicitly address race the subtext is impossible to ignore the moment oozes with Tarantino’s pench hunt for stirring the
pot blending historical trivia with a deeper uncomfortable Edge this wasn’t just another script Edition for Washington though it reportedly hit a nerve according to a 1995 Premier magazine article Washington confronted Tarantino on set about the racially charged elements of the dialogue as well as Tarantino’s notorious use of the nword in his other scripts when Tarantino suggested they discuss it privately Washington refused no he allegedly said if we’re going to discuss it let’s discuss it now the confrontation was reportedly intense
enough to sour their relationship for years for Tarantino this kind of controversy wasn’t new his scripts from Reservoir Dogs to Pulp Fiction often included racial slurs and provocative language which he defended as being authentic to his characters but Washington wasn’t interested in excuses as one of Hollywood’s most respected black actors he wasn’t going to let the issue Slide the Fallout wasn’t just a temporary spat it became a long-standing feud Washington known for choosing his collaborators carefully never worked
with Tarantino again and while Tarantino continued to court controversy with films like d jongo Unchained and the hateful eight Washington’s absence from his projects was noticeable no he’s never never never hired me qu he’s never hired me by 2012 the story took an unexpected turn when Washington’s daughter Kya worked as an editorial production assistant on Tarantino’s jongo Unchained when asked about it during an interview with GQ Washington acknowledged the irony isn’t that interesting how life goes he said before
revealing that he had already apologized to Tarantino a decade earlier I sought him out 10 years ago Washington explained I told him look I apologize you’ve just got to let that go you going to walk around with that the rest of your life he seemed relieved on the surface it sounded like a mature resolution but some fans aren’t convinced despite watch Washington’s apology Tarantino has never publicly commented on their falling out or the supposed reconciliation and if you look at his career he’s worked with plenty of
A-list stars but Washington’s name is notably absent given Tarantino’s famously stubborn nature some believe he hasn’t let the issue go after all this is the director who’s unapologetically defended every creative choice he’s made no matter how divisive Tarantino thrives on controversy and it’s not hard to imagine him viewing Washington ‘s public confrontation as a personal slight moving on we have Chris Rock the 2022 Oscars slap incident left Hollywood shaken and sparked numerous controversies but what it also did was
shed light on an underlying tension between two industry Titans Denzel Washington and Chris Rock y’all know what happened to me getting smacked by Suge Smith everybody knows yes I’ve got smacked Oscars by this and people like did it hurt it still hurts while Denzel has a reputation as a Hollywood Statesman full of wisdom and Grace Rock’s comedy often thrives on controversy and sharp wit their contrasting personas clashed in a way that many believe goes beyond just one night on that Infamous Oscars night Will Smith shocked the world when he
slapped Chris Rock On Stage for a joke about Jada pinket Smith the aftermath was chaotic with Smith visibly emotional and rock stunned yet composed during the commercial break Denzel Washington stepped into Council Smith reportedly delivering the now famous line at your highest moment be careful that’s when the Devil comes for you Denzel said to me a few minutes ago he said at your highest moment be careful that’s when the Devil comes for you Denzel’s intervention was widely praised but it may have added another layer to his
already strained relationship with Chris Rock while Washington extended his support to Smith and even prayed with him backstage Rock appeared to be left out of that moment moment of Solace to many this raised eyebrows why didn’t Washington the supposed Peacemaker also Comfort Rock Washington’s response to the Oscar slap where he seemed more focused on supporting Will Smith than addressing Rock’s plight hinted at an unspoken tension some believe Washington’s actions implied he aligned more with Smith than Rock possibly
because of a past friction between the two the feud or perceived feud between Washington and rock might stem from their fundamentally different approach to life and art Denzel often regarded as Hollywood’s moral compass has built a career on Dignity and gravitas his choice of roles and public Persona reflect a deep sense of responsibility and purpose Rock on the other hand thrives on irreverence his comedy pushes boundaries often Crossing Lines that others wouldn’t dare approach like what what’s this girl Megan Merkel just
complaining I was like then she hit the light-skinned Lottery acting all dumb like know nothing I had no idea how racist they were it’s the royal family they’re the original racist this willingness to court controversy might not sit well with Washington who values decorum and respect above all the two also diverge on how they navigate the racial politics of Hollywood Rock’s comedy often critiques systemic racism head-on using satire to expose uncomfortable truths Washington while not shying away from addressing race
tends to take a more measured and diplomatic approach focusing on representation through his work rather than direct confrontation despite no overt blowouts the tension between Denzel Washington and Chris Rock seems to persist their Oscar’s night Dynamic Washington stepping in as a mentor to Smith while Rock stood alone reinforced the idea that the two don’t see eye to eye some fans have speculated that rock might Harbor resentment toward Washington for not publicly supporting him after the slap others believe
Washington sees Rock’s humor as abrasive and disrespectful clashing with his own values and anyway what about Tyler Perry when you think of Tyler Perry and Denzel Washington you might imagine two prominent black figures in Hollywood supporting each other’s Endeavors but surprisingly their relationship has been marked by tension despite praying together on public stages their differences both personal and professional have fueled speculation about a quiet feud between the two Tyler Perry and Denzel Washington represent
two distinct worlds of Storytelling Perry has built his Empire on relatable melodramatic Tales often featuring his iconic character Meda the wig wearing wise cracking matriarch has become a cultural staple for many but Perry’s work hasn’t come without criticism him and Tyler Perry can’t play a man to save their life they play good women and I believe that the best actor should be in the best role Denzel known for his serious principle-driven approach to acting and filmmaking reportedly looks down on Perry’s style of entertainment to Denzel
Perry’s work is often seen as reinforcing negative stereotypes something he refuses to align himself with in Hollywood it’s well known that Denzel will likely never appear in a Tyler Perry production why because Denzel a two-time Academy Award winner values projects that elevate black narratives in ways he believes are dignified and transformative Perry on the other hand has faced accusations of selling buffoonery a criticism that has haunted his career despite his massive financial success one of the most glaring points of contention lies in
Perry’s 2010 adaptation of For Colored Girls based on the historic 1975 Coro poem by antaki shank the original play is celebrated for its poetic monologues and nuanced portrayal of black women’s struggles however Perry’s film adaptation received backlash for its heavy-handed storytelling and melodrama many fans and critics felt Perry had mishandled a Cornerstone of black art turning a cultural treasure into yet another example of his polarizing style Denzel while not publicly commenting on this film is rumored to share the
sentiment that Perry’s work too often dilutes the power of black storytelling to Denzel every project is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and raise the bar for black Cinema an ethos that seems diametrically opposed to Perry’s commercially driven approach adding fuel to the fire filmmaker Lee has also been a vocal critic of Tyler Perry’s work he described some of Perry’s Productions as buffoonery sparking a broader debate about responsibility in Black storytelling I still think there a lot of stuff that’s on today is
coonery buffoonery and I know is making a lot of money breaking records but we could do better while Perry’s fans argue that his movies reflect real life experiences and struggles his detractors including those in Denzel’s Camp feel that his films often Pander to harmful tropes for the sake of laughs and ticket sales Denzel’s alleged disdain for Perry may also stem from his alignment with Lee’s philosophy both Denzel and Lee have a long-standing professional relationship collaborating on films like Malcolm X their shared
vision for art as a tool for societal progress likely makes Perry’s brand of Comedy drama seem at best misguided and at worst damaging Tyler Perry hasn’t stayed silent amid the criticisms during an interview on who’s talking to Chris Wallace Perry addressed the backlash claiming that much of it stems from classism within the black community according to Perry his stories resonate with Millions because they’re inspired by real people he grew up with people whose stories deserve to be told even if they don’t fit into highbrow narratives
there’s a certain part of our society especially black people that look down on certain things within the culture Perry said he emphasized that his work reflects his personal experiences and the lives of people he knew arguing that dismissing his movies is akin to erasing those stories altogether the tension between Perry and Washington has also sparked debates among fans some agree with Denzel believing Perry work perpetuates stereotypes and lowers the standard for black Cinema others defend Perry seeing his movies as heartfelt
expressions of his upbringing and Community one fan put it this way Tyler’s movies aren’t perfect but they resonate with people who see themselves in those characters not everyone grew up in a spike movie or a Denzel drama Perry’s work is his way of telling his truth and then there is Steve Harvey Steve Harvey and Denzel Washington are two legendary names but they seem to have very different approach es to life and success which might explain why Steve allegedly has issues with Denzel Steve has built his career on comedy TV
hosting and his brand as a relationship Guru but some say his rise hasn’t been as wholesome as it appears Denzel on the other hand is respected for his work ethic humility and dedication to his family these differences could explain the tension between them for starters Steve’s career is marked by allegations of dishonesty and exploitation comedian Mark Curry accused him of stealing jokes revealing that Steve performed an entire Halloween routine on his show that Curry claims was based on his own experiences
Curry said he did my whole Halloween run and I know he didn’t think of it that was true stuff that really happened to me allegations like these tarnish Steve’s image as a self-made star now in case you are wondering here’s the joke Curry was talking about was a trip Halloween we couldn’t afford no Halloween costume I’m send us down to the liquor store put boxes on us I think we UPS I guess I don’t know and here’s Steve’s version you’ve heard me say that every Halloween I had the same outfit I just had a brown box and
he just told me to tell everybody I was a UPS man now to make matters worse Curry alleged that Steve allegedly stole his comedic material not just once but twice my thing with Steve Harvey was is that he used his my material on both his platforms yeah after I talked to him I saw him at De J I went up and talk to him I said man you’re using my material Denzel however ever has always taken a different route his Focus has been on self-improvement hard work and integrity while Steve has been accused of taking shortcuts Denzel has built his
reputation on discipline and commitment this stark contrast might be why Denzel has seemingly thrown subtle shade at Steve over the years Denzel’s speeches often emphasize the importance of being a responsible father and husband which some see as indirect criticism of Steve during one of his speeches Denzel said we have a responsibility and a duty to be fathers not to just make babies but to be real fathers these words hit differently when you consider Steve’s history Steve’s marriage to Marjorie Harvey began with controversy as
Marjorie was allegedly his mistress while he was still married to his ex-wife Mary Lee Harvey reports even suggest that margerie helped Steve with legal matters during his divorce before they tied the knot on the other hand Denzel’s personal life is a testament to stability and commitment he has been married to Peta Washington for over 40 years and often credits her for his success during a heartfelt speech Denzel shared 40 Years of sacrifice 40 Years of forgiveness she taught me about faith spirituality love real love these words
contrast sharply with Steve’s reputation for skirt chasing and marital drama denel has also criticized what he sees as a lack of accountability in raising children he stated it starts at home if a young man doesn’t have a father figure he’ll go find one you can’t blame the system some believe these comments are a dig at Steve whose children have dealt with the Fallout from his tumultuous personal life Steve himself admitted in an interview that Denzel once gave him a reality check about their careers highlighting the different levels of
effort required to see their work during an interview on Club sh Shay Steve Harvey shared a story about a big lesson he learned from Denzel Washington it all happened at a Los Angeles restaurant during Oscar season when Denzel decided to explain the huge difference between being a movie star and a TV personality people would come up oh my God Mr to Washington oh my God Mr Washington I I watch every movie I go everywhere thank you so much you it’s so great so it is treating with rence watch how they come up to you when they know you soon as
they see me Mr Washington oh my God Steve what’s up man Denzel in all his movie star Glory broke it down like this to come see me you got to get a babysitter get in your car stand in line buy a ticket stand in another line get your popcorn and stuff go to a seat wait and I come up on the screen 25 ft tall then they leave and they don’t see me no more unless they come to another movie I’m a movie star on the other hand Steve’s connection with his fans is totally different Denzel explained they invite you to their house every day they
think you’re a relative don’t nobody have nobody come to their house unless they like them they invite you in their house then they’re making sandwiches sitting in their drawers watching you you’re a relative to them Denzel’s explanation highlighted how people see movie stars as Larger than Life figures because of the separation between their onscreen and real life personas TV stars however become part of viewers everyday lives which can make fans feel closer to them but sometimes a little too close he said the difference is I’m a movie star
you a TV star they got the pay to come see me they invite you to their house every day Denzel’s reputation isn’t just about being a top-notch actor fans admire him for staying grounded despite his success over the years he’s made it clear that he doesn’t buy into the stereotypical celebrity attitude back in 2016 during a Hollywood Reporter director’s Roundtable Denzel got real about how people romanticize making movies he said people talk about the difficulty of making a movie and I’m like send your son to a rock that’s
difficult this blunt statement stood out in a conversation with fellow filmmakers like Mel Gibson and Barry Jenkins reminding everyone that real struggles exist far from Hollywood sets Denzel also shared his humble beginnings working as a garbage man and a postman and how those experiences keep him grounded while some actors hype up the challenges of movie making Denzel refuses to compare it to the real life struggles many people face to him being in the film industry is a privilege not a burden he summed it up perfectly when
he said making movies isn’t a life or death challenge but rather a gift and an opportunity that attitude of gratitude is why Denzel stands apart in Hollywood he’s all about authenticity not putting on airs in a 1996 appearance on the Oprah show Denzel revealed he never sought Fame only excellence in his craft which surprised both Oprah and her audience he later told Kelly and Ryan I don’t even know what Hollywood is it’s a place where they have those little stars on the ground and people go there and take pictures Denzel has been open about
keeping his Circle small saying he doesn’t have many celebrity friends he once told the guardian I don’t have any actor friends my friends are old friends an ex music guy a rest owner and an expro ball player he explained it’s partly because he doesn’t believe in schmoozing or attending parties just to get jobs even when this comment stirred controversy one of Denzel’s PR reps clarified that he did mention friendships with actors like Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts but those parts were cut from the article meanwhile Steve
Harvey takes a different view of Fame in a 2016 episode of Family Feud he shared his own challenges with being famous comparing it to living in a big PR pretty prison Fame is different than what people think being famous is like living in a big pretty prison Steve described how Fame makes even simple things like going to the movies or an amusement park nearly impossible he talked about how his Mansion became his Escape saying you got to buy all that stuff your house got to be big whatever you’d like to do you got to have in your
backyard in a 2019 interview with the Sunday Times Steve called Fame an ugly business with almost no upsides he shared that when he took his grandkids to see Aladdin he bought out the whole theater just to have privacy at the same time he acknowledged emotional moments like when people recognized him in can and played the Family Feud theme song well despite the hate Denzel’s Legacy continues to inspire Millions his grounded approach to fame his commitment to family and his refusal to let Hollywood Define him are why fans adore
him even Jim Carrey has seemingly applauded Denzel’s ability to stay true to himself in an indust that often demands otherwise so why does Hollywood hate Denzel Washington the answer might lie in his refusal to play their game his insistence on authenticity and his commitment to values that don’t align with the industry’s superficial standards anyway that’s it for this video folks bye