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Being one of Hollywood’s finest, Morgan Freeman is best known for his deep voice, charming persona, and acclaimed projects. But there’s one lesser-known thing, and that’s his friendship with the veteran A-lister Denzel Washington. Nonetheless, despite a deep friendship, Freeman didn’t hesitate to roast Washington at an award show.
Using his witty sense of humor, Morgan Freeman recalled a movie where he starred alongside Denzel Washington and openly roasted the actor by calling him a “stage prop”. However, although their friendship is beyond people’s understanding, Freeman probably broke some hearts with his brutal comments.
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Morgan Freeman Openly Roasted Denzel Washington
Being friends with Denzel Washington for decades, Morgan Freeman seems to have developed a weird bond and a bizarre sense of humor with the veteran actor. Thus, appearing on stage during AFI 2019, as shared byTNT, Freeman shared a hilarious story from 1979 and openly roasted Washington.
“40 years ago, 1979, Denzel and I were in a Joseph Papp production of ‘Coriolanus’. I was the lead. Denzel was a stage prop.”
Recalling his story, Freeman further proceeded to explain how he roasted his friend when they first met on the sets ofCoriolanus(1979). Earning laughter with the heartfelt story of his friendship with Washington,The Shawshank Redemptionactor later mentioned how he trolled the actor for questioning and suggesting changes surrounding their sword fight scene.
“I told him this- ‘You’re that brilliant young actor just out of Fordham University. That was a great suggestion. Joe Papp never thought of it. Hell, Shakespeare didn’t think of that one! Clearly, you know better than the two of them how this thing should be staged.’”
Continuing his story further,Morgan Freemanadded,
“‘What a fine eye for action- I think you have a bright career ahead of you. And I hope one day to perhaps work with you in a film. But until then, you get back where you belong. When you come out on stage, we click sword three times, I stab you, and you fall down and die’”
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Morgan Freeman Congratulated His Old Time Friend
Disclosing how he roasted Denzel Washington during their time ofCoriolanus(1979), Morgan Freeman almost took advantage of his superiority on set. However, years later, the duo became great friends despite all odds and share a weird sense of camaraderie. Thus, even after publically roasting Washington, the actor laughed at Freeman’s story.
Eventually, after sharing the good old memories with the audiences during AFI 2019, Morgan Freeman proceeded to bring tears to Washington’s eyes with his heartfelt praises. Honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award,Denzel Washingtonwas deeply touched by his best friend’s heartwarming congratulatory speech.
“Now I’m much too young to remember the very first AFI Life Achievement Award back in 1973. But I’m pretty sure of this – When they created this award, Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was waiting in the wings. Denzel, my dear friend, congratulations.”
Praising his companion for his achievement, Morgan Freeman ended his speech on a heartfelt note and brought tears to everybody’s eyes. Eventually, after sharing the hilarious story and openly appreciating Washington, Freeman proved his true friendship with the veteran star.
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Source:TNT
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