What Did Denzel Washington Say to Ethan Hawke at the Oscars?

In the Latest Episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? , When the Host Asked Hawke If He Would Like to Win the Oscar for Training Day, He Replied, “No. I Mean, Yeah, I Guess. I Mean, I Wouldn’t. ” He Further Mentioned Sitting Next to Washington and Being Nominated in the Same Category as Ian Mckellen, Who Was Nominated for His Performance in the Fellowship of the Ring, and That Was His Winning Moment. “I Had Already Won. It Was Impossible for Me Not to See It Any Other Way, ” Hawke Said.

About the Film Training Day and Hawke’s Role

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and Written by David Ayer, Training Day Stars Hawke as Jake Hoyt and Washington as Alonzo Harris, Two Lapd (Los Angeles Police Department) Narcotics Officers.

‘Losing Was Better': Ethane Hawke on What Denzel Washington Told Him After He Lost the Oscar for Training Day

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

‘Losing Was Better': Ethane Hawke on What Denzel Washington Told Him After He Lost the Oscar for Training Day

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

One of the Greatest Hollywood Actors, Ethan Hawke, Was Nominated for the Academy Award in 2002 for the Best Supporting Actor in the 2001 Crime Thriller Training Day. But, He Did Not Win It That Year.

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