Denzel Washington, during his 'Gladiator II' press tour, chose to publicly reaffirm his faith by being baptized and receiving a minister license. The event took place at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, New York. Washington's wife, Pauletta, was also present and spoke about her pride in his commitment to his faith.
Denzel Washington was baptized and presented with a minister license on Saturday at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York City's Harlem neighborhood during his 'Gladiator II' press tour. Washington, who turned 70 the following week, said, 'In one week I turn 70. It took a while but I’m here. If can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky literally is the limit.' Washington's wife, Pauletta Washington, was also present at the event.
She spoke about her pride in her husband's faith journey, saying, 'Forty-six years later, here I’m still standing next to him as only God will have it. So I’m very proud of you. You are the head of our house and you have set a great example for our children, who are now adult children who know the difference because we have shown them the difference.' Washington previously spoke about the challenges of being openly religious in Hollywood, stating 'it’s not fashionable' and 'it’s not sexy.' However, he emphasized his personal belief in God, saying, 'God is real. God is love. God is the only way. God is the true way. God blesses.' He added, 'It’s my job to lift God up, to give Him praise, to make sure that anyone and everyone I speak to the rest of my life understands that He is responsible for me.' Washington concluded by saying, 'When you see me, you see the best I could do with what I’ve been given by my lord and savior. I’m unafraid.
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