Denzel Washington Explains His 'Devil' Quote After Will Smith Slap

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Denzel breaks his silence on his involvement in the immediate aftermath of the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap.

He adds,"Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because you're trying to do something right. And for whatever reason, the devil got ahold of him that night." Denzel also explains others were quick to step in and attend to Will too -- whom he apparently felt was in need of spiritual counseling -- includingDenzel declined to disclose what exactly was said among the trio, but he did say this ..."There but for the grace of God, go any of us.

DW described the moment right afterward,"I couldn't have sat in my seat. No way I could have sat in my seat. That's just not who I am." This was evident right away, because Denzel was photographed getting in between Chris and Will in the immediate aftermath.

 

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Ridiculous. And Pedro Almodóvar said the devil doesn’t exist. Don’t blame the devil when you act like an asshole.

You went to the prep not the prey. Enough said.

Fallen 1998

Denzel is like “hell no don’t get me involved in the BS”

... sadly, Denzel is delusional and wrong.

Denzel doesn't owe people a damn thing

I totally understood Denzel’s comment and did not see it as asserting blame on the devil. The devil will come for you (came for Jesus), so one has to be extra careful of one’s decision and choose to walk in the Spirit of God/goodness, despite the devil.

Such a disappointment- thought Denzel was more educated.

Ok cool, now to the next D*m story!!!!

to quote will himself.he said the quote on stage at the academy awards, the night he lost his cool and disrespectfully assaulted chris rock for a soft weak joke that didn't deserve such a harsh reaction , despite chris rock not knowing jada had a medical condition in all fairness

Love Denzel Washington, he is the best of his generation. BUT, who cares!!!

One of the biggest azzholes of all times was Ronald Reagan! He send the Challenger to ''challenge'' GOD................and BOOMM! Did you knew that Denzel (you know everything, right)

it's self explanatory but mfs is stupid so i see why he elaborated onnit

Only people that serve God can understand what he is saying. God is real and so is the devil. Check out the crimes of today. That’s all satan.

It is easier to blame the devil than take responsibility for your actions.

The devil is jadapsmith

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Denzel was correct in what he said to Smith. The earth is the devil’s playground. We’re all sinners! Our sin’s are a reflection of the devil’s work!

People need to stop casting stones We all have made some Bad choices, Decisions mistakes We are only human! I don't excuse Will Smith actions but I will say he's a Man the Problem!

You need an explanation for that?

He doesn't owe anyone any explanation.

Hollywood is Satanic they’re all PRETENDING 🔮😒

This generation is so afraid of everything they do being criticized and judged that they are afraid to even be themselves turning into empty boring robots especially celebs. You uhh people need to calm down grow thicker skin and get a life. Nobody’s perfect destroying careers

When you make a movie about black girls being insecure about their hair, then get slapped by an Oscar winner for talking shit about a black girls hair… Priceless 🤣

Hahaha that’s just an excuse for not taking ownership of one’s actions. But if there was a devil in his life at that moment itwas Jada’s side eye 😒

If I were Will Smith, I would have prayed too…prayed that the live television transmission failed just before he assaulted Chris Rock …and that his MIB amnesia routine worked on the live Oscar’s audience.

TMZ have you ever heard the term 'beating a dead horse' well that horse is dead rotted and decomposing, let's move on.

GeorgeSugma is he going to resign too?

Did you go and pray with Chris too?

Denzel ain’t right all the time either. Will was wrong! Stop making excuses for violence! If you can’t keep your emotions in check as a man, what do you expect of kids? Think about it! 🤨

It was classless! Point blank period! His behavior was disgusting and he deserves whatever he has coming to him.

Lord please stop 🛑

I use to respect Danzel, nothing justified an assault

Really? This was an assault.

Yt ppl still mad lol

Yes yes let’s blame the imaginary character

Didn’t Denzel also tell Will in the early 90’s don’t ever bend over for another man or kiss another man in a film, it’ll ruin his career? (When Will sought him out for advice before filming “Six Degrees Of Separation) lol. 🧐🙄

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I think the Smiths how to say a prayer that they stop having an open marriage just saying you care about somebody I can’t imagine you letting them sleep with somebody else

I said the same thing. The devil stepped in before he was to receive his highest award for all of his years of hard work and that ole devil got in Will’s ear and Will got up and slapped Chris and rained on Will’s parade 😡

I don't know how religious Will and Jade are, but they can't be very having an open marriage and all. Sounds to me like the devil is quite active in their toxic marriage. Chris was about to start his comedy tour so maybe the devil was coming for Chris.

Y'all leave Denzel alone!

Oh, My God! 😜

Denzel is everyone's uncle who wants to help! He's experienced and he felt the need to comfort and scold at the same time! We don't know what words he exchanged with Chris. Denzel don't want nonsense!

Blaming it on the “Devil” wow… people have to take responsibility for their actions. Aggression was the worst comeback as a response from Smith.

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