Denzel Washington becomes minister as Hollywood actor admits religion “can’t be talked about” in the industry

Denzel Washington received his ministerial license as the 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life.

Washington was baptized Saturday by Bishop James Pullings Jr. at the Kelly Temple in New York City.

“It’s taken a while, but I’m finally here…If (God) can do this for me, there’s nothing he can’t do for you,” Washington said, according to a video posted online. “The sky is literally the limit.”

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Denzel Washington became a minister when he was baptized. The Training Day star recently wrote about his faith for Esquire. (Tiziana Fabi)

Esther Renee Burns Pullings, the bishop’s wife, shared photos of the moment on Facebook.

“A beautiful service we had today at the historic Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ,” she captioned the photos. “Today we witnessed our Bishop James Pullings Jr. baptize current Minister Denzel Washington “To God Be The Glory!”

Denzel Washington was baptized in the Kelly Temple in New York City. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to Washington representatives for further comment.

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Washington recently admitted that “you can’t talk about religion” in the industry.

“When you see me, you see the best I could do with what my Lord and Savior gave me,” the “Gladiator II” star wrote for Esquire. “I’m not afraid.”

Denzel Washington received his ministerial license on Saturday. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

“I don’t care what anyone thinks. Look, if we talk about the fear part of it – you can’t talk like that and win Oscars. You can’t talk and celebrate like that. “You can’t say that in this city,” Washington added.

“I am free now. This is not something that is talked about in this city. This is not discussed. It’s not talked about. It’s not fashionable. It’s not sexy. But that doesn’t mean people in Hollywood don’t believe. There is no such thing.” What does that even mean? “That to me means a street called Hollywood Boulevard,” he wrote.

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Denzel Washington began his career in the 80s. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

However, the Oscar-winning actor isn’t sure how many other actors believe in God.

“It’s not like we all meet somewhere and discuss what we believe. So I don’t know how many other actors have faith. I didn’t do a survey. How am I supposed to find out? I mean, there is no church actor.” meetings I attended.

Washington made his breakthrough in 1982 with a role in the medical drama series “St. Elsewhere.” He received several nominations for his work on the series and finally made his breakthrough in the film industry.

Washington is known for films such as “Fences,” “Training Day,” “The Book of Eli,” “Cry Freedom” and “Malcom X.”

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