He saw his parents’ divorce as a kid and saved a homeless man on the streets of West Hollywood! 🥺👏 Only few know these mind-blowing facts about Denzel Washington’s childhood! 🧐🤫 Get to know more about his traumas and heroic acts in this article! 👇
There is hardly anyone who doesn’t know Denzel Washington, an acclaimed and prominent actor and filmmaker who is known all over the world for his legendary roles in many blockbuster films which established him as one of the most towering cinema giants.
Only few know that he witnessed his parents’ divorce which failed to go unnoticed and not to leave a forever mark on him. He was only 14 when the spouses separated which played a crucial role in shaping his character and behavior.
The future film star stayed with his mother who sent him to a private school in New York and this became a turning point in his life. He grew passionate about arts and sports at school and never ceased to receive his mother’s unwavering support.
Another tragic incident happened when he lost his mom of 94 in 2021. He still cherishes fond memories with her. What concerns his personal life, he has happily been married to Pauletta since 1983 and the exemplary spouses share four children.