Denzel Washington On Oscar Loss To Kevin Spacey

For context, within the run-up to the 2000 Academy Awards, Denzel and Kevin have been amongst these vying for the Finest Actor Oscar after delivering critically acclaimed performances in The Hurricane and American Magnificence, respectively.

Two months earlier than the Academy Awards, which occurred on March 26 that yr, Denzel gained the Golden Globe — which, for those who didn’t know, is usually a very good indication that they’ll get the Oscar, too. Nonetheless, that was not how issues panned out on the large evening.

Elsewhere within the Esquire story, Denzel opened up about his previous struggles with alcohol and the way it negatively impacted his life. And whereas recalling his disappointment over the 2000 Oscar loss, Denzel stated he doubtless turned to alcohol to handle his feelings.

Two years later, Denzel gained his long-awaited second Oscar for his efficiency in Coaching Day. Nonetheless, that didn’t imply he shortly let go of the bitterness over his loss in 2000.

Actually, Denzel informed Esquire that there was a time frame in his profession when he held a lot resentment towards the Academy that he received his spouse Pauletta to observe all of the nominated motion pictures and vote on his behalf.