Overview

• Washington declared he doesn’t care about being canceled and quipped that “you can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up,” dismissing the importance of public support
• He criticized today’s social-media celebrity culture by arguing that eccentricity and sensational stunts have replaced genuine talent
• The veteran actor emphasized that he follows only God, stating “I don’t follow anybody…I follow the Lord,” as his guiding principle
• Spike Lee echoed Washington’s stance on cancel culture during the same junket, responding “Don’t even get me started” when asked about public backlash
• The comments came amid publicity for their new film Highest 2 Lowest, which opened in theaters on August 15 and will stream on Apple TV+ starting September 5