Denzel Washington is breaking his silence about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock onstage during last weekend’s Oscars. Washington was one of several celebs at the ceremony to privately speak with Smith after the incident, along with Tyler Perry and Bradley Cooper; Smith even shared some of the wisdom that Washington imparted in his acceptance speech. “Denzel said to me a few minutes ago, he said, ‘At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you,'” said Smith while accepting the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in “King Richard”. READ MORE: Will Smith Breaks Down And Apologizes While Accepting Best Actor Oscar On Saturday, Washington joined evangelist T.D.
Jakes during his International Leadership Summit, and offered his take on what happened. “There’s a saying: When the devil ignores you, then you know you’re doing something wrong.
The devil goes, ‘Oh, no, leave him alone. He’s my favourite,’” Washington said, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. “Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it’s because you’re trying to do something right.
And for whatever reason, the devil got ahold of that circumstance that night,” he added. READ MORE: Chris Rock Addresses Will Smith Oscars Controversy For First Time At Comedy Show: ‘I Am Still Processing’ Washington appeared sympathetic toward Smith. “There but for the grace of God, go any of us.
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