Just before celebrating his 70th birthday, Washington was baptized and licensed as a minister.
American actor Denzel Washington has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by outgoing President Joe Biden. The award came just weeks after the award-winning actor was baptized and received his ministerial license.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award given to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, security, world peace, or other important social, public or private endeavors of the United States. It's an honor.
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“Denzel Washington is considered one of the greatest actors of our time, having appeared on screen and on stage for more than 40 years,” the speaker said, introducing the actor before receiving the medal from Biden. did.
“His portrayals of iconic figures and everyday people have earned him widespread acclaim, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Tony Award.”
“The admiration of his audience and peers is surpassed only by that of the countless young people he inspired. A man of unparalleled dignity, extraordinary talent, and unflinching faith in God and family. Denzel Washington himself is a defining figure in the American story.”
When Biden presented the medal to the 70-year-old actor, the audience erupted in cheers.
Other notable recipients of the medal include U2 singer Bono, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, “Science Guy” Bill Nighy, former basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. There are others.
Soccer player Lionel Messi also received a medal, but he was not present to receive it.
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The past few weeks have been eventful for Washington. In November, “Gladiator II,'' in which he stars, was released worldwide, and his performance in the film was outstanding.
Shortly before celebrating his 70th birthday, Washington was baptized in the Kelly Temple in New York City and received his license to minister.
The church's Archbishop Christopher Bryant celebrated Washington's spiritual milestone in a Facebook post.
“Today we celebrate Pastor Denzel Washington being licensed and added to the clergy at the Church in Christ. This is truly an uplifting moment,” Bryant declared.
Pauletta, Washington's wife of more than 40 years, said this at the church ceremony following his baptism.
“You are the head of our home and you have set a great example for our children who now know the difference to their adult children as we have shown them the difference.”
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