Denzel Washington nearly cried after hearing praise from son John David: ‘I’m speechless’

Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington had his eyes clouded on Sunday as he discussed his eldest son John David on a rare public emotion show.

It came after The New York Times named the legendary 66-year-old “ the greatest actor of the 21st century ” in November.

“ It’s about time, ” action star Tenet, 36, told Access Hollywood last month.

Proud: Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington had foggy eyes as he discussed his eldest son John David on a rare public emotion show Sunday

N ° 1 place! It came after the New York Times named the legendary 66-year-old ‘the greatest actor of the 21st century’ in November.

“ I think he’s one of the biggest to do it so it was a very proud moment for all of our family. ”

Hearing the praise from John David, Denzel told the same outlet, “ Wow. I am speechless. I forgot what the question was but I am speechless. You know, I didn’t know he said that.

The former NFL running back is clearly following in Washington’s footsteps after winning a 2019 Golden Globe nomination for his role in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman.

Ma Rainey’s producer Black Bottom added, “ Watch out for her sister. His sister is a great actor. Olivia Washington.

Action star Tenet, 36, told Access Hollywood last month: ‘It’s about time. I think he’s one of the biggest to do it so it was a very proud moment for all of our family. ”

After hearing the praise from John David, Denzel told the same outlet, “ Wow. I am speechless. I forgot what the question was but I am speechless. You know I didn’t know he said that ‘

Next Generation: The former NFL (R) running back is clearly following in Washington’s footsteps after winning a 2019 Golden Globe nomination for his role in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman (pictured in 2018)

Denzel’s 29-year-old daughter starred as Amy Anders in her upcoming movie, The Little Things.

Washington is also the father of 33-year-old daughter Katia and 29-year-old son Malcolm from his 37-year marriage to Pauletta Pearson.

The actor couple initially met on the set of the NBC movie Wilma in 1977, and they renewed their vows at a 1995 ceremony led by anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu in South Africa.

Ma Rainey’s producer Black Bottom added, “ Watch out for her sister. His sister is a great actor. Olivia Washington ‘

Nepotism: Denzel’s 29-year-old daughter (L) accidentally played the part of Amy Anders in her upcoming movie, The Little Things (pictured in 2015)

Family Portrait 2016: Washington is also the father of 33-year-old daughter Katia (2-R) and 29-year-old son Malcolm (not pictured) from his 37-year marriage to Pauletta Pearson (2-L)

Denzel will next play Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe ‘Deke’ Deacon in The Little Things, which hits US / HBO Max theaters on January 29 and in UK theaters on February 12.

John Lee Hancock’s serial killer thriller also stars Oscar-winning duo Rami Malek and Jared Leto.

Washington also worked hard to direct Michael B. Jordan in his Absent Father drama Journal for Jordan for Sony Pictures.

Serial Killer Thriller: Denzel will next play Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe ‘Deke’ Deacon in The Little Things, which hits US / HBO Max theaters on January 29 and in UK theaters on February 12

‘1st Sergeant # J4J’: Washington has also worked hard to direct Michael B. Jordan (pictured December 11) in his absent father drama Journal for Jordan for Sony Pictures