“What part don’t you understand?” Denzel Washington Releases Scathing Warning for Hecklers After New York Confrontation, Fans Applaud His Fiery Scream

Oscar winner Denzel Washington is understood not only for his exceptional acting, kindness and charismatic behavior.

But his kindness was apparently hidden during a red carpet incident with paparazzi. On Wednesday, October 23, during a speech on the Museum of Modern Art in New York, someone in the group accused Washington of not showing them love.

In the movie obtained TMZ shows the “Malcolm He poses for photos briefly and stops to greet a co-worker before heading toward the doorway.

However, when someone shouted, “Show us some love, Denzel,” prompting him to stop, turn around, and return to deal with the person.

“Yo, yo, yo… put it down. You’re talking to a person now, he said. “I heard you. You discuss “showing love” and this and that. How about… respect me?

One man in the group replied, “We always do this.”

Washington, visibly annoyed but still calm, said, “I said I’ll see you when I get out. What part of this don’t you understand?”

Then, with a smile, he added, “Or not.” We can do it one other way. I can do that in additional ways than one, y’all. Can you feel me?

When does departure sent video on Instagram, fans shared their thoughts.

“You better leave Denzel alone or you’ll all be playing basketball in Pelican Bay!!!” someone wrote.

One fan added: “Stop playing with all the funny talk to him because he can have it both ways.”

Another chimed in, joking: “Training day out/Equalizer Denzel ready! I love Denzel.”

A fourth comment read: “Protect Denzel at all costs. Denzel can actually protect himself” – as another person wrote – “The man is human after all, sometimes people just want their space and people have to respect that.”

In the 2001 film “Training Day,” Washington played veteran LAPD drug fighter Alonzo Harris, who takes a newbie on a 24-hour ride. This role earned him an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

More than a decade later, he starred in “The Equalizer” as Robert McCall, a mysterious widower who faked his own death to steer a traditional, peaceful life until he became involved in rescuing a young girl from brutal Russian gangsters using his special set of skills. The film was expanded right into a sequel and a trilogy.

At 69 years old, Denzel refuses to back down or tolerate any disrespect.

This is not the primary time Washington has demanded respect from someone around it, and it probably won’t be the last.

A recent story resurfaced about an early 2000s party hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, where Washington reportedly confronted the tycoon for not treating him with the respect he deserved. Before storming out of the party, Washington told Combs, “You don’t respect anybody,” based on an alleged tipster who allegedly spoke to US Weekly.

Denzel’s emphasis on respect extends beyond his interactions along with his peers. However, he wants the younger generation to follow his example and act honorably of their life path.

During the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, the “Glory” actor was approached by 8-year-old Virgin Radio’s Liam the Kid Reporter and asked, “How can I be a Canadian gangster?” Washington replied, “You shouldn’t be a gangster. You’re too smart for that. Better to be a doctor than a gangster.”

Whether mentoring young people or offering words of wisdom to fellow actors, Washington is guided by a way of integrity that demands respect in return.

It’s unclear whether Denzel returned to “show love” to fans after visiting the museum, nevertheless it’s protected to say they’ll think twice before concluding that he doesn’t care about his fans in the longer term.