Overview

• During a Complex News video interview with Spike Lee, Washington asked “What does that mean — to be canceled?” and responded “Who cares?” when told it meant losing public support.
• The two-time Oscar winner said he follows “the heavenly spirit” instead of public opinion, declaring, “I follow God, I don’t follow man.”
• He urged audiences “Don’t sign up” for cancel culture and noted, “You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up.”
• Complex’s Instagram post of the exchange generated widespread attention, including praise from Taraji P. Henson in the comments.
• These faith-based remarks build on his earlier Jake’s Takes interview in which he downplayed the personal importance of winning Academy Awards.