Denzel Washington is the LeBron James of Acting | Ext. Interview | DESUS & MERO
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- The legendary Denzel Washington joins us for the Season 4 premiere to talk about his latest project "The Tragedy of Macbeth," growing up in Mount Vernon, controversial pizza toppings, his late mother (and her appreciation for Billy Dee Williams), coming up in the theater, and always keeping "an attitude of gratitude."
Topics:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - The 2 Train and growing up in Mount Vernon
3:49 - Fordham University
4:46 - Pizza prices and types of pizza
5:27 - The Boys and Girls Club and how Denzel’s mom kept him out of trouble
7:14 - The Tragedy of Macbeth and acting
9:16 - Learning how to act on stage and it’s challenges
10:19 - Denzel talks about his mom reacting to Billy Dee Williams
11:34 - Important Hollywood/life lessons
13:15 - Desus and Mero’s relatives
14:55 - Trying to be incognito in public and dealing with fans
17:04 - Denzel on NY vs LA
18:20 - Denzel’s high school experience and the Bronx
20:20 - Streaming vs. the theaters in films
22:15 - Obama on D&M
22:30 - Denzel neon sign
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“God rest her soul. 97, she didn’t get cheated. Nor did I” is one of the most beautiful lines I’ve ever heard.
RIP she lived a full life and she’s looking down grinning ands smiling .. super proud💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽
it makes me cry man, hes so wise. and clearly she was as well.
A poet!
Denzel on his mothers full life is the correct assessment. 97 is the perfect age to go out into the glory of the universe.
Someone needs to clip these profound, smart and moving quotes from Denzel and put them in a book.
It’s crazy how Denzel was so authentic and seemed so chill with them. The Brand is too strong
Probably the best interview Denzel has ever given. I challenge anyone to find something more real.
@@alexanderhungerford8246 they wont be able to.. lol
why would he be out of his comfort?
His interview with my Pastor (and his spiritual advisor) is incredible too. He goes in depth about his faith in God. You can search A.R. Bernard Denzel Washington and it’ll pop up.
Denzel is LYING NEVER .25 for a whole meal!!?
"You might've named yo baby after this man!" My mom felt that
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Hahahaha that’s dope though
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Lol bro my mama felt that shit too
@@denzel4782 We elite my boy😂
"You will never see a Uhaul behind a hearse. The Egyptians tried it, but what happened... they got robbed" Bro... mind blown.
12:12 Community Service. You're welcome.
Famous Paul Mooney quote 👏👏
That part 😂😂😂.. They took their possessions with them and now all their shit is in some Museum
Hhhhhh
All love from Egypt to this great man Mr. Denzel , he is a great actor ,
he is our King Kong 😜 and really they must give him more Oscars
Wow.
These dudes are unbelievable interviewers. No one gets a guest more open, authentic, and just overjoyed to be talking than them. Every guest seems to generally root for these two men.
It's incredible to watch. They truly disarm their guests.
So true...
I feel like it depends on the guest. Carrie and Keanu is like the worst interview I’ve ever seen on TV maybe that’s more on them and some guests. Jeff Goldblum, Obama and Denzel maybe top 3 for me
Awesome right! Good people!
@@iamcolinclark Love Keanu, but it was the guests that time :/ Desus and Mero tried
This is what happens when you’re around your own. You’re free. Have you ever seen Denzel so relaxed in an interview? True GOAT
In his interview with Jamie Foxx. Same vibes of course.
KEEP YA THIRD OPEN!!!!!!
FOR REAAAAL bro ! So so good, love these dudes !
Thought the same thing. This interview was amazing!
You should watch his interviews on Graham Norton as well. He's relaxed there too
This was the best interview with Denzel ever. He was so chill it was such a New York vibe. New Yorkers always get together and talk about the best spots 😂
Watch his interviee with Asha Blake. Its so cute!
Denzel is a marvel to me. He seems to be one of the most well rounded, successful and grounded people, content, good family man, in touch with and true to himself but still pro level at playing the game, managing navigating the world and achieving the life he wants, great sense of humor, spiritual, humble... I mean, the man seems to KNOW how to live life. He seems like someone that anyone would be blessed to be able to be close to and learn from. The thing about Denzel isn't really that he's attractive or that he's great at his craft, it's that he's Denzel, he's living life on another level and is just so damn respectable.
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Perfectly worded
@@990v6 thank u 😊
truth.
I think he likes being an actor more than he likes being a celebrity
I have never seen Denzel be so raw and authentic in an interview like this.. he literally seemed like he was having the time of his life.. this was such a great interview! I laughed from start to finish! Desus and Mero are awesome!
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You must not have seen many interviews with Denzel because he's always like this.
Someone should show this to Katie Couric. Just to be like, "so that terrible interview was on you ma'am".
Definitely watch the one with him and Jamie Foxx. Same energy lol
So true! He always has great interviews but I've never seen him laugh so hard.
The Brand is BROLIC. You'll never see Denzel enjoy an interview this much ever again lmao
SO TRUE! They really got him talking! This is fantastic!!!
The GOD felt right at home. ✊🏽
Denzel only fw black people, and it’s a beautiful thing. Watch his Jamie Foxx interview.
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EVER!!!
Denzel Washington is the Denzel Washington of acting. He doesn’t need to be compared to anyone. He’s a legend in his own right.
Lebron has fallen short too many times so it's actually an insult to compare Denzil to Lebron.
I love how denzel is just casually throwing dice throughout the interview. They had him on super chill mode.
Love how Denzel started playing dice lmao 🤣
Yes!!!! He was enjoying himself lol
I definitely would stool those dice 🎲 an said I played craps wit Denzel
“You’ll never see a UHaul behind a hearse”Denzel hit ‘em with a BAR!! You can tell he enjoyed the interview. It’s just hilarious watching New Yorkers talk about the City
- Paul Mooney
This was pure uncle talking to nephew energy I Can’t wait to see them with snoop dog cause them with Goldblum and now Denzel they almost go THE TRINITY OF CELEBRITY UNCLES
Drop the 🎤.
@@haithamal-rahim1179 i caught it too.paul said you will never see a brinks truck.plus the egyptian analogy,all paul mooney.
I saw this comment right when he said that. That's an awesome quote...
Nah. That was so beautiful to watch Mr. Denzel in such a relaxed state. I've never seen him like this. And I'm not saying he be looking stressed. But never, chillin so hard or all the jokes with the hosts. Like... I'm so appreciative of this show.
He did an interview with Jamie Foxx that damn near mirrored this
Nah. D&M brought out another side I’ve never seen. Like I said.
I agree Nina. It was beautiful to see him so relaxed..kickin' it with the fellas.
it is so good to see. i’ve seen him very relaxed on another talk show, craig ferguson’s late show, many years ago. that interview reminded me of this one. while desus & mero were able to share geographical history with him, it was literally just a couple of guys talking on craig’s show. desus & mero are something special and they bring out the best in people. hope that never changes.
@@colemanchristopher2 “i’m leaving here with smthn”
Honestly the way that Desus and Mero can make celebrities feel comfortable and more like themselves other is an art form
THE BRAND IS SO STRONGGG!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
they just authentically be themselves which is great to see. I met Desus years ago before he blew up. He was exactly the same back then before the fame
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@@Drob47 lol
No one heard of these guys lol... proclamation denied
Mr. Washington is at an age and level in his career where he doesn’t have to do anything he doesn’t want to do. the fact that he chose to sit down with these brothers speaks volumes of them and their platform. Salute Desus & Mero. Salute Mr. Washington.
true talk,
Most underrated comment.
Exactly 💯 🏁
if u care about what u do and love then u would say he does have to do it. MACBETH has not been catered to this crowd at all lol so this stop was much needed. MACBETH is in black and white and speaks a whole diff english then the D&M fans enjoy so id say he knew he had to make this stop
@@LuckyJackson2020 valid point
This is next level. Denzel doesn’t do many interviews and he’s pretty choosey. Great job fellas.
He'll do it when he's promoting a project.
@@quincybryant5231 nah, even with promoting a project...he’s still very particular with who he allows to interview him. Legendary status affords him that.
Stop it he's done. A ton of interviews
@@prettygurl747 Denzel does his fair share of interviews and more often than you think .,
Denzel is a legend. He's American cultural royalty. He's also that dude! Denzel can chop it up. He dropped some knowledge in there too. Props to Desus and Mero on the fire interview.
Never seen Denzel laugh this much in an interview
His interview with Jamie Foxx, is pretty good too!
He was definitely in his element. A New Yorker through and through. New Yorkers vibe with each other just like that.
@@LuckyJackson2020 I agree. This must be a lot of people first time watching an interview with him because he is truly like this in many of his interviews.
@@teeoh9192 right all he did was laugh in the interview
I was smiling from start to finish. The fact that Denzel remembers all the people that left an impression on him. Remembers them by their full name. Even remembers his monologues word by word.
Amen on that
I cant get over Denzel randomly throwing dice on the table 🤣 and they all ignored it everytime and just kept talking 😂😂
Denzel dropped so many gems in this interview that I'm going to rewatch to set them to memory. I loved the way he talked about his mother.
Hello Linda Mitchell,
thanks a lot for your comment, 😊 How are you doing today? Are you also one of my fans that support me and my movies
Last time I saw Denzel this comfortable cracking up and talking about anything else other than the movie he's supposed to be promoting was when he got interviewed by Jamie Foxx
fire interview as well. Jamie foxx has insane charisma
@@finalflash98 Underrated actor, he elevates anything that he's in
@@ralelunar he has an electrifying presence for sure. Also he is talented enough to play Scarlet Johanson
denzel came in HOT and stayed HOT. he must have been so psyched to do this interview after rounds of stuffy suit interviews lol.
Had to revisit this interview in particular. Desus & Mero have to reconcile, man. 🤣
Watching this in late 2023 miss these two together I wonder if they knew they just had the most legendary chat with Denzel. This beats any other interview that Denzel has ever had in the past these dudes all together had that Bronx chemical connection
I just wanna point out how much of a real nigga Denzel was when he told Obama to come shoot dice in the bodega 😂😂😂😂
I love how they held it together until minute 21 to start quoting Alonzo from Training Day; and how Denzel encouraged and coached them through the monologue. Epic
Definitely it's not easy for anybody 😂
There are 2 kind of wise uncles: the one that speaks at the same time and volume as you, and is still being heard (Sam L. Jackson)
And the one who everybody is silent listening carefully to every single word (Denzel Washington)
They should do a film together where they are brothers, have beef at some point, become basketball coaches, train different high school teams full of hood kids, get to the finals and squash their beef in this game.
Hmm🤔
I'd watch that movie
Maaaaaan!!!! That's a dope movie!!! Should it be a drama or a comedy?
@@sideshowbob2908 A drama with a lot of comedy... A film about those two characters should be not restricted to one simple genre, you feel me?
Good idea. Great plot
As a Bronx native I LOVE seeing my fellow borough brethren talking about the town. I love it.
Apology Accepted!!! The Boys came back and sprayed the block up with an entire LEGEND 👑
My grandmother was at that Julius Caesar show back in '05 - she was DEFINITELY acting up in that audience. Had on her best dress, shawl, and fur coat having taken a stretch limousine to the theater.
Yo grandma was stunting on em! Salute!
we love a cultured queen ❤️
She was prob the 80 year old lady he was talking about 😂
Grannie was trying to get her guts rearranged.
Go off Granny!!
Never seen Denzel laugh that hard 😂
Denzel is the Michael Jordan of acting. Perfection.
Except he doesn’t invent stuff get made about to motivate himself 😂
They said LeBron for a reason 🐐
@@iamworthy1302 You on drugs if you think bron is the goat
@@gerdalva5720 whoa the goat ? Jordan? The guy who retired twice? Who gives up and is the goat yeah nah
Jordan is the Denzel of basketball.
Denzel calling out BARRY had me rolling
It's the small talk for me lol. This whole interview is a vibe. It's like old friends chopping it up.
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Facts, these are the best kind of interviews.
I just love this brother. When women go crazy for him, I just smile and say, "You go, D!!! Put it on 'em! lol" No hate here at all. He ALWAYS gives jewels of wisdom when he speaks. And I also love that he ain't no flashy-type dude that wants to stunt on you with flashy jewelry, cars and all that. BUT YET.... he's STILL so alpha!! I just love this brother.
I feel you but there's nothing wrong with flashy cars and jewels if you actually own that stuff lol.
Denzel's an absolute treasure of a man.
Rewatching this and I’m just still sad these two don’t co exist anymore. They brought me so much laughter and joy since 2014
Denzel has remained the same person throughout… Hollywood needs more men like him
You can’t teach integrity & class. You just have to have it in you.
Denzel Washington is not the “LeBron James of Acting”… no my friends. You must come correct. LeBron James aspires to be the Denzel Washington of Basketball. ‘Nuff said.
Had dis like to 're like again
Take a like bro
I thought the same thing. Lebron should aspire to be like Denzel.
@ThisIsKingTV lmao look how a title got these MJ meat riders triggered. Cry more bozo
LeBron is the Denzel Washington of basketball....
This is the most New York epic, hilarious, nostalgic and amazing interview ever!!!!! 🥰😩🥰 Just vibes! Love how they are able to just chop it up with Denzel like they’re back in the Bronx and I love how Denzel is so down to earth and just straight chillin with them, he loves to be able to just be himself with his people and you can see that radiate off this whole interaction!!!! Kudos to Jesus and Mero for that confident ability! Love Denzel for life!!!! 😩😩💓💓💓
DESUS & MERO really got the legend himself to be so relaxed and open and enjoy it like a talk between uncle and young bloods. DENZEL is a King.
How dare you insult denzel , he is a god
Not to mention he does the Beyoncé. It’s very rare you get them in an interview.
Denzel put them at ease and let them be themselves
This interview had me smiling from start to finish. Authentically organic chemistry. Probably the most enjoyable interview of his life. Salute to Desus, Mero and the GOAT himself, Denzel.
Denzel had a great time toocwhen jaime foxx interviewed him
Facts same here lol
@@olumideajana7038 ah cool. I haven't seen that interview. I'll have a look for it.
THE BRAND IS ASTRONOMICAL!!!!!!!! Denzel is the OG and I love how he was dropping GEMS!!! Then he fed them lines to the classic Training Day!!! This is their best interview 150/10 would recommend
I've been following Denzel Washington since St. Elsewhere days. I'm an actor mainly because of him (though it was in me as a kid). This was probably one of the BEST interviews I've ever seen with him!!! Throughout this who segment, I felt the human side of him. And it was great to see how he knows how to not let the stardom get to his head. I plan on watching this again because it felt as if I was there with you all, just hangin' out in the bodega. LOL
HUGE CREDIT TO DESUS AND MERO for your style, being so laid back but being incredibly respectful and humble with who you have in your presence. You're great representatives for New York and I hope people know that and are proud of you.
PROPS PROPS PROPS! Damn, this was fantastic!!!!
I can't remember him from St. Elsewhere as I was too young but, I do recall it was flighted here in South Africa back in the late 80s
Man I just got a whole new perspective on Mr. Washington because of this interview. Being born and raised in the bronx, and hearing him call White Castle murder burgers 😂🤣😂 was refreshing and shows a lot things in the X never change. Also he played Malcolm X and they both lived in Mt. V. Life comes full circle.
He is so real. Representing Money Earning Mount Vernon and Fordham U, his mom keeping him in line. I feel like I grew up in the same way. What a great dude.
What's the big issue of Mt Vernon do some people from other cities of NY say different things about it?
D said "Y'all are crazy!" The timing on that was epic! 😂😂😂
I miss this guys 😢
i’ve never seen Denzel do anything other than act and have the press under pressure, so this was incredible.
you havent seen many his interviews then lol you talkin about the movie press interviews that are about the movie only. He has plenty convo chill interviews like this my man lol all yall over here trippin out like he not human
@@LuckyJackson2020 well said! People need to really check out his other interviews. Mr. Washington is legit.
That U-Haul behind a Hearse bar was TOUGH. Denzel a GOAT for more reasons than one outside of his acting. Always dropping gems and putting people on like he did for Chadwick Boseman (RIP)
What did that mean???
If you know you know. But yes it was TOUGH.
@@matthewjoseph101 you can't take it with you.
@@matthewjoseph101 when you are dead you can’t take anything with you. Material things or even your talent and legacy. You have to make your mark here while you are alive
@@markteague49 cant take it with you, so dont be hoarding it like you can. Have to give back
To say this man is beyond bigger than life is an understatement. He's a once in a lifetime gift to mankind. Besides my kids and family, there is no bigger blessing than to work with him in the future.
This is one of Denzel's most candid interviews
The greatest living actor. The Brand is reaching true THESPIAN LEVELS! And again, shout out the homie Mero for giving my son a shoutout on his 16th birthday yesterday...been a follower/fan since before the jumpoff, so Mero has NEVER big timed the hive. Much respect.
Nah, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Denzel talk so much in an interview. Great job guys 😂😂
Distinguished uncle and his wonderful nephews sharing wisdom, culture, and laughter.
I love this conversation
From recent years, only a few people got Denzel laughing from the gut belly genuine comfort, relaxed in interviews and that’s Jamie Foxx and Desus and Mero. Dropping gems and everything 😂❤
Denzel is a national treasure. His humbleness and honesty is so endearing. A classically trained actor who has managed to make so many memorable roles. This interview was awesome, props to Desus and Mero for keeping it 💯, Denzel is the true OG!
Denzel is Timeless
This may be the greatest interview y’all have ever done on this show. It’s this, Jeff Goldblum, and David Letterman.
Top 5 in no particular order: Jeff Goldblum, David Letterman, Obama, Denzel, and Keke Palmer. Honorable mention: Yo-yo Ma.
Y'all already forgot about the Anderson Cooper/Andy Cohen interview!?!?
The living legend himself is down to earth. I love Denzel.
Denzel's storytelling is the best! Desus and Mero were soaking it up. I like that they allow the story to unfold without interrupting. In addition, they asked great questions that you don't hear in other interviews.
He’s an old head now 😭😭 but he stilllll is smooth w it
Denzel really a GOAT tho. My parents & grandparents always had his movies on repeat. Even his son John David Washington a GOAT in the making. Love to see Black actors thrive.
Fo sho
I love how Denzel can drop gems and really make you think one minute, and the next minute he says some mad hood sh*t. The man is smooth as hell, super eloquent and a generational talent!
3 Guys talking each other on a table. Just that. Except one is a Great Actor who's opening naturally to 2 Great Interviewers. Seriously, thanks for that.
I love Denzel. In his older years, he reminds me so much of my dad. He's so good at making people comfortable and meeting people on their level. And just that old school swagger 😄
RIP to my parents 💖
Never seen the Bronx get this so much love by someone of this caliber. ❤️❤️ love it. I would call this a great interview but it wasn’t an interview. Just some real folks choppin it up. Amazing stuff brothers.
@PrisonCipher all legends in their own right but not in same stratosphere as Denzel. Closest is maybe DMX
@PrisonCipher DMX is from Yonkers, not The Bronx
@PrisonCipher absolutely not! Smh
@PrisonCipher BRUH NEVER!
My late Aunt named her first Rainbow baby Denzel. He is a a grown man with a whole family now. I miss her so.
Bro had to pick up the dice. Lol I’m dead. He said yo Barack what you need?? What you need B?? Lol 🐐
This is how I want interviews with Denzel conducted. Loose, funny, informative, motivational and just letting him reminisce. Def top 2 interview! 914 stand up! Money Earnin strong!
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Let’s get Uncle Denzel, Desus and Mero in Jamaica when it’s safe! *airhorn* 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
PS: he was robbed of the Best Actor Oscar in 1992, man.
Totally robbed!
this sounded so natural...i loved it.
I'm pissed it's this short.. denzel Is a real one
You gotta practice. It’s too late when the game starts. - Denzel
The Brand came back and dropped 60 with this one!
This has easily become one of my favourite interviews ever. So many gems being dropped here, especially at 11:38.
ON EVERYTHING, DENZEL HAS NEVER BEEN THIS COMFORTABLE!! And it was so authentically HIM...THIS is who he is "when he comes home frm wrk"! I remember MY MOM(rip💐🌹💐) wrkd @AT&T, as soon as she bust'ed them doors, she snatched those aerobic reeboks frm the passenger side flr/put'em on!!! Denzel had on his "Aerobic Reeboks", w/the double straps.
"NOTHIN BUT ILLUSTRIOUS GUESTS"!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The Denzel giggle was another level. Never heard that man giggle before 😂😂😂
“I’m not the person to ask” 😂😂😂
So much wisdom and light pours from this wonderful man 🙏❤️👑
Denzel just seems like one of the coolest guys ever
Straight fuckin illustrious guests! Nothing but the best, I see y'all. Damn bodega boys doin their damn thang!!!
Desus and Mero are back!?! Maybe I won't jump off that bridge after all
Please don't. We need every member of the Bodega Hive to be present & accounted for. Please & thank you 🙏🏽💜
@@purplepuffs2095 great message
this interview is GOATED.. 💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯
As an interview junkie, EASILY in my top ten of all time. Incredible job fellas.
Denzel was moving the dice like he wanted to get a game of ceelo b4 he left
Bruh this episode had me grinning ear to ear from beginning to the end. I want to cry from happiness, deadass. Definitely top 2 episode and it aint #2. Sorry President Obama lol
The Brand is Brolic af
Do you notice Denzel said "Mr. President". Not former president or Obama. Much respect.
They got Denzel? Proud of these brothers
“Top 2 interview and it ain’t no. 2”. That’s the most fun I’ve witnessed Denzel Washington have during an interview. Blessed fr 🙏🏿
Three. Brilliant. Men. The way Denzel shouted out to Barack at the end... Love this so much! Welcome back D&M and Crew!
I made the 44th like to your comment in regards to the 44th President of the United States.
It feels like the rich uncle who made it that had/got has “reach in streets” talking to his nephews who adore him. The Unc talking to them about what was and what it is
The brand is fucking unstoppable, ain't never lied when they said the best show on late night. No gamification, no routine shit, just incredible interviewers and illustrious guests.
This interview was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely saving this one. It was like u guys were interviewing an OG from the old neighborhood, almost like your uncle/grandpas. Salute.
Denzel is the most official celebrity they've ever had
11:33
"Yes, ma'am."
Easily the most hilarious reply any intending cougar can get.
So true. I've seen many celebs in NYC over the years. My vibe was, "whatever man" and I'm quite sure they appreciated it.