Denzel Washington Says Cancel Culture Doesn’t Matter to Him⁠ The acting icon says he’s not here for public approval, awards, or hot takes — and never has been.⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: thinktank⁠ ⁠ #DenzelWashington is living proof that you can be a Hollywood legend and still walk your own path, without bowing to public opinion or the pressures of the industry.⁠ ⁠ In a recent sit-down with #ComplexNews alongside director #SpikeLee, the two discussed their upcoming film “Highest 2 Lowest.” But when the conversation shifted to cancel culture, Washington didn’t hold back.⁠ ⁠ “Who cares? What made public support so important to begin with?” he said. “You can’t lead and follow at the same time, and you can’t follow and lead at the same time.”⁠ ⁠ He made it clear that his compass isn’t driven by social media validation or applause. “You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up. Don’t sign up,” he added.⁠ ⁠ And this wasn’t just a one-off moment. Washington has been consistently transparent about wher...