Ashley Hume Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. and his family — wife Cookie, daughter Elisa and sons Andre and EJ — were joined by a star-studded roster of celebrities and professional athletes as they attended the premiere of “They Call Me Magic” at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood on Thursday night.Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the four-part Apple TV+ docuseries explores the personal and professional life of the basketball legend, as well as his lasting cultural impact, through a series of interviews with Johnson and his family, friends and fellow athletes.Johnson’s life and rise to basketball glory was recently depicted in the HBO drama miniseries “Winning Time,” though the NBA champion previously told Variety he was not consulted on the project and had no plans to watch the show.
Inside Denzel Washington and Will Smith’s Friendship Through the Years: I ‘Always Call Denzel’
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Friends, actors and mentors. Since Will Smith rocketed to fame in the 1990s, his acting career has frequently been compared to Denzel Washington.
“Throughout the years, I would always call Denzel. He’s a real sage,” the King Richard star told GQ in November 2021.
During the interview, Smith remembered a time when he reached out to the older actor for advice when he felt unsure about where to go next in both his career and personal life. “I was probably 48 or something like that and I called Denzel,” he recalled. “He said, ‘Listen. You’ve got to think of it as the funky 40. Everybody’s 40s are funky.’ He said, ‘But just wait till you hit the f–k-it 50s,’”
Smith continued: “He said, ‘Just bear with your 40s.’ I stopped and I was like, ‘The funky 40s and the f–k-it 50s.’ And that’s exactly what happened. It just became the f–k-it 50s, and I gave myself the freedom to do whatever I wanted to do.”
The pair’s decades-long friendship made headlines in March 2022, when the Training Day star comforted Smith after he slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum stormed the stage after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith — who has alopecia — starring in G.I. Jane 2, referring to her shaved head. After Smith slapped the comedian in the face, he returned to his front row seat seat and shouted at Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth.”
During a commercial break in the aftermath of the altercation, Washington was spotted speaking with his friend.”No way I could have sat in my seat,” the Fences director said during a panel at the T.D. Jakes Leadership Summit on Saturday, April 2, about his reaction to the incident. “That’s just not who I am. … Fortunately, there were people there, not just me but
Inside Mark Wahlberg’s Beverly Hills mansion on sale for a hefty $87.5M
intricate fitness routine from his home gym inside the mansion on social media several times.The residence comes packed with every amenity imaginable, which includes a home theater, a wine cellar, manicured gardens and landscaped grounds, a five-hole golf course, tennis court, resort-like grotto pool, skate park and a separate guest house. Situated on 6.2 acres of land in the North Beverly Park neighborhood, the Richard Landry-designed home, known as the “The Premiere” estate, also features a two-story entry and a two-story paneled library. Wahlberg spent the past several years perfecting and customizing the home to his liking. Despite its fully loaded amenities, Wahlberg, 50, is ready to part ways with his beloved home, which perched high in the mountains above Beverly Hills. “[It is] truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the great estates in Los Angeles,” the listing notes. In 2017, Wahlberg installed a new patio cover.
Will Smith’s Inner Circle: Denzel Washington, Tyler Perry and More Close Friends
People he can rely on. Will Smith is facing backlash after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, but he’s been building these friendships for years.
Denzel Washington Opened Up About Will Smith's Oscars Slap Incident After Taking Him Aside During The Event
competing for the various Best Actor prizes. However, the two have remained friendly, with Smith even opening up about the sincere message Washington gave him at the SAG Awards. Given their closeness, it’s no surprise that the King Richard star revealed during his Oscars speech that Washington spoke to him after he slapped Chris Rock.
Denzel Washington Breaks Silence After Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘Only Solution Was Prayer’
Speaking out. After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards, Denzel Washington and other Hollywood friends were quick to console the King Richard star.
Denzel Washington Breaks His Silence on Will Smith's Oscar Slap: 'Who Are We to Condemn?'
Denzel Washington is opening up about the night Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.The star attended a leadership summit for author and bishop T.D. Jakes on Saturday in Washington, D.C., where the discussion pivoted from the Oscar-winning actor's lifelong career in Hollywood and his faith to what transpired between the star and the comedian.«Well, there's a saying, 'When the devil ignores you, then you know you're doing something wrong.' The devil goes, 'Oh no, leave him alone, he's my favorite.' Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it's because he's trying to do something right. And for whatever reason the devil got ahold of that circumstance that night,» said Washington via .Washington, who along with Tyler Perry comforted Smith following the confrontation, also added that he held a prayer with Smith following the incident.«Fortunately there were people there,» Washington said.
Denzel Washington Weighs In On Will Smith Oscar Slap: “Who Are We To Condemn?”
While you may want the Oscar slap heard ’round the world to stop reverberating, its echo keeps ganing mileage. While Will Smith got ahead of the Academy and resigned last night before they could weigh in with any major punitive reprisals—a wise and canny move—the conversation continues.
Denzel Washington Recalls Conversation With Will Smith After Chris Rock Slap: ‘Solution Is Prayer’
Denzel Washington, 67, is recalling the conversation he had with Will Smith, 53, after the shocking slapping incident involving Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The actor made an appearance at author and bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit to discuss his career and faith on the morning of Apr. 2, and was asked about the headline-making news as well as the advice he gave Will, which was mentioned during his Oscar acceptance speech.
Denzel Washington Finally Speaks Out About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars
Denzel Washington has spoken out for the first time about Will Smith’s slap during the Oscars.
Denzel Washington On Will Smith Oscars Slap: “Who Are We To Condemn?”
Denzel Washington was one of the first people to talk with Will Smith after his Oscars slap and before his Best Actor award.
Denzel Washington Speaks Out On Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars: ‘The Devil Got Ahold Of Him’
Denzel Washington is breaking his silence about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage during last weekend’s Oscars.
Denzel Washington Recounts Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars: 'The Devil Got Ahold of Him'
Denzel Washington is weighing in on what happened at the 2022 Oscars.
Denzel Washington Weighs In on Will Smith Slap: ‘For Whatever Reason the Devil Got Ahold of Him’
Jordan Moreau After consoling Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, Denzel Washington has now spoken publicly about what happened at last Sunday’s awards show.Washington attended author and bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit on Saturday morning for a discussion about his career and faith when Jakes asked him about what happened between Smith and Rock at the Oscars.“Well, there’s a saying, ‘When the devil ignores you, then you know you’re doing something wrong.’ The devil goes, ‘Oh no, leave him alone, he’s my favorite.’ Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it’s because he’s trying to do something right.
Denzel Washington Breaks Silence on Will Smith Oscars Slap: ‘Who Are We to Condemn?’
assault of Chris Rock onstage at the ceremony.Smith shocked everyone when he stepped onstage and slapped presenter Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. During the commercial break after the slap, Washington and Tyler Perry were seen talking with Smith and seemingly encouraging the actor ahead of his first Oscar win for Best Actor.Washington appeared with pastor and author T.D. Jakes at the author’s Leadership Summit on Saturday for a conversation about his career and faith, and he addressed what happened at the Oscars.
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSamuel L. Jackson will return to Broadway in a new revival of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” He’s joined by a cast that includes “Tenet” star John David Washington and “The Peacemaker’s” Danielle Brooks. The show is something of a family affair for Jackson.
Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Oscars Evening After Chris Rock Slap
It’s safe to say the 94th Academy Awards were a roller-coaster for the Smith family — and not just because Will Smith stormed the stage to slap Chris Rock over his joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
Here’s what Denzel Washington said to Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock
Will Smith has recalled what Denzel Washington told him following his altercation with Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars.During last night’s (March 27) ceremony, Rock was presenting an award when he made a “joke” about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaven head, referring to her as “G.I. Jane”.