The nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were announced on January 15, and yet, no Denzel Washington was to be seen. Washington can attest to this fact by receiving an Emmy award nomination for his role in Gladiator II and further awards nominations from other prestigious award forums such as the Golden Globe Awards but still failed to see off the supporting actor category of BAFTA.
Building an analysis for the sort of competitive supporting actor race
Candidates for the BAFTA supporting role are Yura Borisov (Anora), Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice). Denzel Washington was on BAFTA’s long list when it was announced in early January. But he did not make the shortlist. Other major exclusions from the category were Harris Dickinson (Babygirl), Mark Eydelshteyn (Anora), and Stanley Tucci (Conclave).
A New Running BAFTA Embarrassment
After more than three decades in the entertainment industry, Denzel Washington, who is 70 years old, has not received a BAFTA nod. This is in line with the trend, unbelievable when you consider the man has been nominated for Oscars ten times and has won two for Glory and Training Day. People and moviegoers are now looking forward to the Oscar nomination list, which will be released on January 23; to check if Washington’s portrayal in the second installment of Gladiator will be acknowledged by the group.
Reflections on a Stellar Career
The absence of Denzel Washington in BAFTA nominations raised issues, yet the actor has stayed realistic about awards in Hollywood during his tenure. In the previous interviews and essays, he has also referred to the opportunities of his career and the success he has achieved so far, and although he has received many awards, he never underlined the importance of the awards he has received; what he loves more is acting and telling stories. For now, fans and supporters of Denzel Washington are just waiting for the next chapter of this awards season, more particularly if the Oscars will assume the first relief of breaking the BAFTA snub streak.
