In 2002,Training DaycostarsDenzel WashingtonandEthan Hawkewere Oscar-nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
Washington won, Hawke did not, losing to Jim Broadbent for his role inIris.
Hawke said Washington provided some sage advice after he lost.
Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, 2001Everett Collection
You dont want an award to improve your status.
Thats the way he thinks, and thats what Im talking about playing with Babe Ruth.
I think when all is said and done, hes the greatest actor of our generation, Hawke said.
The Academy Award has more power because Denzel has a couple.
It didnt elevate who he was.
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Still, Hawke was asked, wouldnt you have rather won the Oscar?
No, he said, then quickly reversed.
I mean, yeah, I guess.
I was at the Oscars sitting next to Denzel Washington and nominated against Ian McKellen.
I had already won.
It was impossible for me not to see it any other way.
