- Denzel Washington expressed his sympathy for the current generation, citing the negative impact of social media,
- He revealed that he doesn’t have a social media account, stressing that social media distorts reality.
Veteran Hollywood actor Denzel Washington has shared his thoughts regarding the influence of social media on today’s youth.
In a recent podcast discussion with Paul Mescal, he expressed concern about the challenges that modern generations face.
Denzel Washington pointed out that he does not use social media platforms, highlighting his belief that these channels often create a distorted perception of reality.
He contrasted his experiences with those of younger people today, noting the overwhelming cascade of opinions that individuals face.
He conveyed a sense of empathy for younger individuals, stating:
“I pray for your generation because we did not have to deal with what you’ve to deal with. It’s our fault to put it in your hands.
“They were no nin million opinions every moment of my day, people that liked you then suddenly they hate you. You don’t understand why.
“I never had an Instagram account and LinkedIn”.
In another story, Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle with Alcohol.
In an interview with Esquire, Denzel Washington described his wine consumption as a gradual habit that began subtly but escalated over time, fueled by his extensive wine cellar.
He said:
“Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden.
“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.
“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier..”