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Like father, like son!
John David Washingtonis opening up about how his famous father,Denzel Washington, inspired him to pursue a career in acting.
In a recent interviewwithWSJ. Magazine, the 36-year-oldMalcolm & Marieactor said that he “always” wanted to act like his father.
But, as John David noted, being in the shadow of the renowned actor didn’t always make the feat easy. “I jumped in and hid in this football persona, this athlete, literally putting on a helmet to hide my face, hide my identity,” he told the outlet, noting his brief NFL career.
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Back in September, John Davidopened up to PEOPLEabout Denzel, 66, and his mother, Pauletta Washington, and detailed how they have both inspired him throughout his life.
“Pauletta Washington gives me inspiration,” John David said of his mom, 70. “That’s my mother, the most consistent person in my life.”
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As for his dad, John David said the Oscar winner is “my favorite actor.”
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Also in theWSJ. Magazineinterview, John David touched on what it has been like for him to step out from his father’s shadow, telling the publication that he even kept his 2014 audition forBallersa secret from his father until he was told that he had secured the role.
“I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do it,” Washington said. “I’ll never forget how he expressed how proud he was of me. That was a great moment for me.”
In a recent interview withAccess Hollywood, Denzel got emotional when the correspondent revealed thesweet praisethat John David shared with the outlet back in December, tellingAccess"it’s about time" his dad received the recognition.
“I think he is one of the greatest to ever do it so it was a very proud moment for our entire family,” theTenetstar said of his dad.
“Wow. I’m speechless,” a teary-eyed Denzel said afterAccesscorrespondent Sibley Scoles read him the quote. “I forgot what the question was but I’m speechless. I didn’t know he said that.”
source: people.com
