Julia Roberts reads a letter of recommendation from Denzel Washington's college professor
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Julia Roberts pays tribute to Denzel Washington at the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 6, 2019 at the Dolby Theatre. In this clip, Roberts reads a letter of recommendation from Washington's college professor, who correctly predicted he would be "one of the outstanding actors of the latter part of the 20th Century." AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO DENZEL WASHINGTON aired on June 20, 2019 on TNT. Sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will also air the special in October 2019, during a night of programming dedicated to Washington’s work.
Other presenters at the event included Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Antoine Fuqua, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae, and Cicely Tyson and many others who all paid tribute to Washington's life and work.
Additional guests included Ed Begley, Jr., W. Kamau Bell, Joy Bryant, Joel Coen, Richard Donner, Ava DuVernay, Cary Elwes, Carl Franklin, Antoine Fuqua, David Alan Grier, Keegan-Michael Key, Martin Lawrence, Frances McDormand, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Patton, Jay Pharoah, Chris Tucker and Edward Zwick.
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One of the few actors that can carry a movie by himself.......
_Keanu leaves the chat_
Moises Gonzalez if he was the only actor in the first Equalizer, it would have been watchable. He killed it in everything else he’s ever done.
Man on Fire - That is where it is Jack!
Kayotic217 that is one of my favorites! Do you know who I am? Haha!
Moises Gonzalez - Completely agree, Erin Brockovich was a superb lead role.......Oh Denzel.....I'll get my coat.
I love when Denzel gets that long face to keep from showing emotional feelings just like in the movies.
& that gulp he always take, especially in Glory while the tear comes down.....
So on point!
313south✔hahahahahahahaaaaaa
So True!
I hate it. He looks so smug.
I love how she acknowledged his wife and family. Julia is a class act.
You said it.
The way Julia Roberts laughed, shows that they are really good friends !
Yes indeed
Agreed
And STILL thirsty
They have always seemed to have sincere chemistry and respect for one another.
@@em0jr JULIA SHOWS HOW SUPER SHE IS, ALSO !!!
Denzel and Tom Hanks. Two people who no one ever has a negative word to say against them!
Denzel is sooo talented and is such an icon!
And Keanu! I agree.
Absolutely
Tom hanks seems kinda douchey to me.
@@luknowit475 the internet police will be at your door this Sunday 19:37 pm, good luck and godspeed
These are my two favorite actors
She really loves him ..
What's not to love :)
Fahad Alqahtani WE ALL DO!
sarah reid yes we do..
She is seated at the big table. It's more than love, she's family
@@danielcastillo9587 Daniel, You're crazy, you had me laughing so hard at your comments that I almost spilled my coffee 😃😄🤣🤣
Above Denzel Washington's amazing talent and gift of acting stands his very good character by which he values relationships and family!
So true!!
I love Denzel for that most. Showbiz is crazy but it seems it doesnt have a hold on Denzel.
Good guy. One of the few in Hollywood who still have integrity.
I'll second that.
Indeed ..
The rest are pedos or love SATAN!!
100,000 indictments soon to be opened! 👏👏
That's true. He's a Legend
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
He deserved this a long time ago. An incredible actor
I know right, he should have had this award 8 - 10 years ago!
@stryfetc1 Denzel is 64, he will be 65 in December so if he had gotten the award 10 years ago, he wouldn't have been too young!
stryfetc1 the fact that you think he is 38 is amazing.
Julia’s contagious laugh, so gracious and spontaneous as ever. And Denzel, a living legend.
You said it!!!💕
Can we take some time to appreciate Julia?? She doesn't age! It's insane
Mr. Fair ur a sick individual
She has aged. She has just done so gracefully. :) I think she looks great.
But did you see Cecily Tyson?🤩🙆🏽♀️
Benyikoko She ages just like the rest of us. She looks decent but she has aged. It’s called being human.
She use to bully her sister and told her sister she was fat. Her sister committed suicide.
John Q, Man on fire, Training Day, Remember the Titans, Malcolm X... Flight... So many great movies
Malcolm X, Bone Collector, Fallin, Glory, American Gangster, Antwon Fisher etc.
@stryfetc1 LoL, too funny. I think my eyeballs were "sweating" when I watched it.
john q man on fire training day american ganster bone collector pelican brief malcolm x antoine fisher book of eli equlaizer 1&2 philadelphia fences is it? remember the titans just to name a few 👏
@@keishadewsbury1104 I am still mad about the Oscar snub for Malcolm X and Fences.
@@listeningviayoutube7229 ☺ those 2 i haven't seen yet just clips
What a beautiful tribute Julia has such a very special way with words she is so classy and elegant and so well spoken . I loved the way she payed homage to him it was brilliant .
Miranda Grant. I don't know why but her tribute made me tear up, particularly the last part. She truly loves Denzel Washington and she was beyond happy when he won his Oscar for Best Actor in 2002, she was the one who presented the statue to him!
Gillian Landry yeah she’s an incredible person yeah it was so heartfelt. I am sure she probably made everyone emotional with that speech .
Do you remember her on mybest friend weeding movie? She is good actress
jery wores yes I do that is actually one of my all time favourite movies of hers
Gillian Landry yeah their good friends she did a good job with the tribute for him
I'm not surprised that Julia was there she love's her some denzel
YUP!
Katy Varco And its how we all feel. 😆
I thought she was gonna choke him to death when he won his Oscar for training day
Denzel is the GREATEST ACTOR ever!!
One of the greatest.
Any movie including denzel is great
much deseved award
HE IS EXTREMELY HUMBLE KEPT FEET ON THE GROUND!
Alexis Carrington-Colby Knees to the ground. He is also an incredibly prayerful man.
@@beckya640 I STAND CORRECTED!
Im so happy to read so many positive comments.
Denzel is like the Michael Jordan of acting, best of all time!!
Agree
I love the respect and mutual admiration they have for each other. U can tell its a REAL friendship.
Denzel is eating crow for all the times he claimed racism in USA. He supported Spike Lee's false agendas. They were never oppressed for skin color. Racism is a scam.
@@freshstart4423 you must be an incel MAGA
Still fine and classy, after all these years. Cheers to you, Julia Roberts.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
That letter was so accurate, and Julia Roberts love for Denzel is so adorably genuine. And she's just as beautiful today as she was all those years ago in Pretty Woman.
Only have 2 words for Denzel Washington........”PURE CLASS!” MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY! From a Vet in Tennessee. (Army 1970-1973) 🙏🏼🇺🇸
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Denzel is truly gifted, he was born to be an actor 🎭 GOD bless him and his beautiful family
anahi gamero Amen
He’s the greatest indeed, thanks for honoring him!
From Australia, much admiration for this guy and the strong values he maintains in his life. Much of Hollywood would do well to emulate him.
Wow, that closing line... so powerful. Well done, Julia!
Julia Roberts is my favorite actress. When she and Denzel Washington did the my first favorite movie Pelican Brief, ya'll should watch and listen to this movie.
That movie is a TREASURE!
Seeing Chadwick Boseman and then Alex Trebek was like being punched in the gut, what a difference two years makes.
😭😭😭😭
IKR?!😢Wasn’t ready to see that familiar Alex Trebek face all of a sudden. My stomach tightened immediately. RIPAlex and Chad. 😢
“The GREATEST of anytime”! Yes, Julia, you are right. Denzel is a genius and still a humble person. You can say it by the tears he holds in his eyes. There is no sprinkle of proud, there is only humbleness. So rare nowadays.
Although he is one of greatest actors of our times, he would never change his character, he stays true and faithful to his family, who supported him across all these years.
He stays true to his unique acting style. When you say DENZEL, you know what to expect: GENUINE TALENT and UNIQUENESSES 🙏🏼
I'm over here getting all teary eyed like I'm winning the award!!! So proud & happy for Denzel!! And Julia always been my fave!
Teary eyed.. I'm crying.
you can actually see him getting teary eyed right the moment he says, "he's most probably carrying it with him now" about the letter (0:53 or so)
Chadwick Boseman.... feeling tired and sleepy, yet he put out the best tribute to denzel there was. This indeed makes me sad, but gives more courage than any motivational video. RIP king
I feel like that was the height of his sickness and i think Denzel knew.
The joy on Denzel and Pauletta's faces when Julia is announced!
Pelican brief one of my all time favourite movies.......with all the trash coming out today, I keep going back to watch. Can’t count how many times I have watched it
Agree 👍🏻
same
I am watching mostly movies from the 90s era. They had great actors and great stories with depth. Today everything is fast and therefore lesser quality, whether it's music, fashion or movies. I hope it changes.
@@MsLittlestar85 i agree. Today is just left and right, good and bad. in 90' there is no just white and black. They have much more great dialogs and explaining whay something is bad or not bad at all, its just what it is. Today you have villain just becuse you must have him, without hart and brain.
Mine too. In fact, I'm going to watch it again when I get a free time
Wow how much impact a great teacher can make and what a humble person Denzel Washington
Julia’s class is out of this world. And Denzel, indeed one of the best ever!
True words.
Also Julia Roberts laugh! I still love it.
The GOAT and he should’ve won Best Actor for X too💯✊🏾
Fences! He's great at every movie but that Fences, man I was in awe. Superb acting! He definitely should have won for that as well.
Dr Phot 👍
Julia gave such a beautiful tribute. I always loved watching them together in Pelican brief
Julia's laugh is everything
I do not know him personally but from what I know about him, not only as actor but also as person, he most certainly is a worthwhile human being and so are you Julia. Many blessings.
One of the finest actors I have ever seen. He becomes the character in the movie and you forget he is acting. That’s
the sign of brilliance.🌹
How about another film with Ms. Roberts, Mr. Washington?
Beautiful Words to an Outstanding Man.
Wow what a tribute to brother Denzel Washington. I knew he was a good actor but not admired by so many, in Hollywood but just in general life itself. He must've had a strong impact on so many lives to have such a tribute in life. Truly an amazing Student, Man, Husband, Father, Friend and actor among the many other hats he wheres during lifes road.
Denzel is eating crow for all the years he supported racial propaganda to destroy America. He is proof of prosperity not oppression.
The G.O.A.T.'s getting their flowers I love it 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💪🏿
One of my favorite actors, mind you not just for his excellent work in his craft, but his beautiful character of a man, husband, father, and friend.
Doesn't get much classier than Julia presenting to Denzel. So nice to see genuine respect, admiration & love between these 2 titans.
I think there will probably be no other great actor. He is the greatest actor. Congratulations Denzel. You are my favorite male actor. Blessings.
I almost choked trying to hold back the tears. 😢😢😢 That was absolutely beautiful.😭😭😭 Congrats Denzel Washington! ❤❤❤
Omg all the feels, just watched Inside Man respect
Julia has style, panache & the magnanimity. The right person to endorse Denzel’s achievements as an actor & as a gentle, genuine, humane personality & person. Absolutely a memorable situation for a very long time to come by & endure. My deepest respects to Denzel, his family & The greatest Julia.
He is my favorite actor. Will always watch any movie he makes. Not only a great actor but a great man and inspiration to us all.
Julia presented him with his Training Day Oscar, oh how how happy she was for him and she is for him to this day, he seems to love her just as much.
Really high praise from someone of her talent, but even so, it's absolutely deserved and already known. Mr. Washington is one of the screen's most gifted masters. And he continues to showcase his excellence.
As you read Julia, the humility on Denzel's face and in his eyes humble me
oh.my.god.
Julia Roberts is still so cute and pretty in her 50's!
Lol 😂 😂 😂 Lol she's...... pretty woman
Just a class human being!!! Greatest Denzel !!!!
They honored Sidney now it’s Denzel
antony k and Morgan.
Congratulations to Denzel Washington. Much deserved recognition and acclaim.
Ermm this went under the news headlines radar a bit didn’t it!?! Where's all the love... SMH 🗣 Go Denzel ❤️
Ndidi1st ✨ way under. WTH!
That teacher had a eagle eye for pure and great talent. That teacher was truly appreciate by Denzel for keeping that letter with him for so many years. It was typewritten and he still has it I mean I keep mine in a USB and I always loose it if it wasn't for my computer drive it be gone years ago. 😂😂😂. Denzel you are and will always be my #1 GREATEST ACTOR OF MY TIME 🥰🎉🏆🥇
Julia is gorgeous. Salute to Mr. Washington
Wow this is so lovely. A lot of teachers don't recognize the power that they have
Julia Roberts absolutely gorgeous and stunning!!!
2.08❤ her lough🙈🤣😂Love Julia Roberts❤have to watch it a second time...maybe more🤣😂
Uhm🤔....😊and of course congratulations to Mr. Denzel Washington. He deserves!
He is one of the finest!
Someone tell the Kim Kardashian generation that this is how a real woman carries herself. Bravo Julia... and Denzel. Both a photograph of elegance
Thank you for saying it
Tebza Modisane get your stupid head up out of Kim’s giant ass long enough to take a breath and you might gain some perspective
Its a shame to even mention these here....
True that! Love them both!
True, but still 💜🌟Kim🌟❤️
I love the Julia Roberts laugh
Well deserved honor! Great actor!
Best part about Denzel is how nice of a MAN he is! Truly great human being!
Denzel Washington’s talent is breathtaking. I’m so thankful that he is being honored by AFI as he should be by the Academy and every industry organization. Ah-Ho!
Sitting here crying. .. how beautiful an how deserved... congratulations. ..
He is one of the best...and so down to earth. Just love how he is and why he loves his family first. HUGS Congratulations always.
This had me teary eyed. Really beautiful moment, and for some of the great actors of my generation to be able to be there, in attendance to witness it. Just really very beautiful.
The best actor in Hollywood 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Denzel deserves everything and thank god he’s gotten the best of his career and family and friends. No one is more humbling than him.
JR such a beautiful classic!! 😘Mr Washington your achievements are to be envied for many generations to come. Hugs 🤗 from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Woow that was so touching and emotional speech!😢
Thy best actor in my generation hands down. From movies like training day to Fences. U are a true talent and glad I was able to watch you perform. You are the man.
My favorite ppl talking about my favorite ppl..this is precious
To be so Humble is a gift and he shows it through everything. Favorite actor ever.
He's so *beautiful.* Can we say men are beautiful? Aww, screw it. He *IS!*
Hahahaha RIGHT ON!
Hahahahaha!!!
What a time to be alive. I’m so happy I got to witness Denzel’s talent!!🙌🏼🙌🏼
Pure and real admiration, friendship and genuine love.
❤wow such a moving & much deserved honorary speech for Denzel by Julia Roberts. Both incredibly talented, genuine & the greatest actors of all times. Love you ❤❤❤❤
Julia is a great speaker. I love watching DW face as he has all these nice things said about him...he deserves it
A truly great actor!
Denzel is such a great gifted actor, and respected by all. Julia talking about his love for his family, so wonderful.
Denzel is my favourite actor. I remember watching The Hurricane, the way he played that character had me floored and that’s the day I became a huge fan. Incredible actor and seems so humble ♥️
Denzel Wshington is the greatest actor to have ever lived. I hope everyone gets a chance to see him in the movie Hurricane. It is so real that some of the journalists that interviewed him during the making of the movie were blown away at how real the character seemed. He does this with every movie he is in.
These 2 finnnneee young people, have only made 1 great movie together..I love it so much I bought the book! Imagine if they made more movies? They've been at it since that movie. They love and respect each other quite well. I know he deserves this and I am happy for him.
i bought the book, too and i think i still have it somewhere.
$$$. $40 million for two actors makes it hard to fund a movie. Pelican Brief was good, but it wasn't great. It should've been, but it wasn't.
Wow...what a stunning letter to write for a 22 year old young man. Denzel clearly knew himself at a very young age, very inspiring!
Loving movies is loving denzel, he is an icon for the ages and will always be remembered and cherished.
My two favorites ...... Julia and Denzel!
My man!!!
I totally agree with the words in that letter. Julia is a true lady, giving a tribute to a great gentleman.❤️❤️
Wow, that closing line... so powerful. Well done, Julia!. He deserved this a long time ago. An incredible actor.
Denzel is a great actor. I loved his movie Training Day, I never had seen him as a villain, he did an outstanding job. My favorite Denzel movie 👏 👏 👏
The greatest living actor!! Great to watch. Never disappoints!! 'Fences' was an outstanding movie.
Can't think of anyone else who could have delivered it better than Julia. Both of them are amazing at what they do.
I agree whole heartedly! Denzel is the best in his field and the best in leading his family. Great man! And, Julia, my admiration and respect for you in what you do is right up there with Denzel.