Denzel Washington has admitted that not all his film choices after the success of 1992’s Malcolm X were hits. The biopic earned him acclaim, but afterward, he took on roles for financial stability due to family responsibilities.
In an interview, he said he made some “real clunkers” in the 1990s. Films like The Preacher’s Wife and Fallen didn’t match the impact of his earlier work, despite moderate commercial success. Others like The Bone Collector and The Siege also had mixed receptions.
Washington’s experience shows the pressures actors face post-breakout. His career later rebounded with roles in The Hurricane and Training Day. His reflections remind us that even top actors face setbacks and make choices based on life circumstances, highlighting his resilience and dedication to acting.
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