Denzel Washington has cemented his place in Hollywood history, becoming the most-nominated Black actor in the 81-year history of the Golden Globes.
At this year’s ceremony, Washington received his 11th nomination for his role as Macrinus in Gladiator II, competing in the category of Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
Washington surpasses the record previously held by Sidney Poitier. His illustrious career includes two Golden Globe wins: Best Supporting Actor for Glory in 1990 and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for The Hurricane in 2000.
The John Q. star didn’t take the award home this year, losing to Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
In 2016, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association honored him with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Washington’s 11 Golden Globe nominations include performances in critically acclaimed films including Cry Freedom (1988), Malcolm X (1993), Training Day (2002), American Gangster (2008), Flight (2013), Fences (2017), Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2018) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (2022).
The John Q. star didn’t take the award home this year, losing to Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
