Ethan Hawke Reflects on Denzel Washington's Profound Oscar Advice

During the 2002 Oscars, Denzel Washington advised Ethan Hawke that winning an award should enhance its prestige, not just the recipient's status.

Ethan Hawke shared how Denzel Washington's advice during the 2002 Oscars changed his perspective on awards.
Washington won the Best Actor Oscar for 'Training Day', while Hawke was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Hawke recalls Washington saying, 'You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status.'
This advice helped Hawke appreciate the honor of nomination itself, despite not winning.
Hawke compared working with Washington to playing baseball with Babe Ruth, highlighting Washington's significant impact on his career.