Denzel Washington, who has two Academy Awards to his name, recently said in an interview that he is "not that interested in" receiving the prestigious awards.

Despite having two of his own and the potential for another, Denzel Washington isn’t concerned with the Academy Awards. The actor, whose Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest premieres Aug. 15 in theaters and Aug.

Denzel Washington made it clear his acting choices have never been influenced by awards while brushing off his Gladiator II Oscar snub with sharp humor.

"I’ve been at this a long time, and there’s times when I’ve won, shouldn’t have won, didn’t win, should have won," Washington said during an interview with Jake's Takes. "Man gives the award, God gives the reward. I’m not that interested in Oscars."

Denzel Washington is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, and he’s headlined more than a few iconic films. Because of his acclaimed work, the seasoned star of stage and screen has received various awards,

Denzel Washington opened up about why he thinks Oscars are pointless.The Equalizer star have earned the Best Actor award for Training Day and Best Supporting Actor for Glory.While speaking to

After nearly 50 years lighting up the screen, Denzel Washington isn’t losing sleep over Oscar chatter. The two-time Academy Award winner, known for Glory, Training Day, and a career that’s basically a masterclass in acting, recently shrugged off awards season hype with his trademark mix of humor and humility.

"I've been at this a long time," Washington said, "and there's times when I've won, shouldn't have won, didn't win, should have won."

I’m going to hear it from him if I’m not bringing it,” Lee tells Vanity Fair. “I don’t want my brother to get my ass slapped. Can’t do that. There’s a standard we have.”