Denzel Washington, known for his cool and confident on-screen persona, found himself in an awkward situation when he met King Charles at the London premiere of “Gladiator II.” The Oscar-winning actor, along with his costars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and director Sir Ridley Scott, graced the red carpet at the Leicester Square Odeon for the opening of the action-adventure film.
As British royalty approached Hollywood royalty, Denzel and the others formed a line to greet King Charles. However, when Charles extended his hand to Denzel, the actor nervously shook it and admitted, “I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab your hand.” The encounter took a humorous turn when Charles asked Denzel about his role as emperor Macrinus, causing the actor to stumble over his words before jokingly describing himself as a “lovely chap.”
Despite the initial awkwardness, Charles complimented Denzel on his “fantastic” movie career, and the actor graciously thanked the king twice before the meet and greet concluded. Charles, known for his resilience amid his battle with cancer, took the encounter in stride and smiled broadly throughout the interaction.
The amusing exchange between Denzel Washington and King Charles at the premiere of “Gladiator II” showcased a lighter side of both men and provided a refreshing moment of levity during the star-studded event. It was heartwarming to see two icons from different worlds come together in a moment of genuine camaraderie and mutual respect.
