For context, within the run-up to the 2000 Academy Awards, Denzel and Kevin had been amongst these vying for Greatest Actor Oscar after delivering critically acclaimed performances in The Hurricane and American Magnificence, respectively.
Two months earlier than the Academy Awards, which came about on March 26 that yr, Denzel gained the Golden Globe — which, in the event you didn’t know, is commonly a superb indication that they’ll get the Oscar, too. Nonetheless, that was not how issues panned out on the massive night time.
Recalling the second they referred to as Kevin’s title on the Oscars, Denzel lately advised Esquire: “I’ve a reminiscence of turning round and him, and no person was standing however the folks round him.”
Elsewhere within the Esquire story, Denzel opened up about his previous struggles with alcohol and the way it negatively impacted his life. And whereas recalling his disappointment over the 2000 Oscar loss, Denzel stated he doubtless turned to alcohol to handle his feelings.
Two years later, Denzel gained his long-awaited second Oscar for his efficiency in Coaching Day. Nonetheless, that didn’t imply he rapidly let go of the bitterness over his loss in 2000.
Actually, Denzel advised Esquire that there was a time period in his profession when he held a lot resentment in the direction of the Academy that he bought his spouse Pauletta to look at all of the nominated films and vote on his behalf.