Denzel Washington Literally “Speechless” Receiving 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award

The 61-year-old’s wife Pauletta Washington, 65, eventually came to his aid, as did Jamie Foxx, 48, who offered a pair of glasses from his seat in the audience. He also starred in Cry Freedom, Malcolm X, Training Day, The Manchurian Candidate, and American Gangster. “The club is exclusive”, Hanks said when talking about the honor of receiving the prestigious award. “I forgot my speech”, he laughed.

In a brief, apparently improvised speech, he thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, his agent and manager, his first agent and manager, and his family, reported Emtertainment Weekly. “When I started out, I was just thinking about the stage; it was never my goal to get to Hollywood”.

The “Flight” actor was almost speechless when he took the stage, after being introduced by friend and former “Philadelphia” costar Tom Hanks. His parting words were: “God bless you all”.

‘Nah, I can see without them, ‘ he said before thanking those who helped him along his career path. If Washington doesn’t ring out loud enough, then let the first name carry all the weight.

But the actor’s well-earned award wasn’t the subject of the subsequent Internet explosion – because commenters were more interested in how hot Washington’s son was!

George Clooney was given the lifetime achievement award at last year’s ceremony. Entertainment Television. Other former recipients of this award include Woody Allen, Jodie Foster, Morgan Freeman, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Warren Beatty, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Williams, Michael Douglas, Al Pacino, Harrison Ford and Barbra Streisand.

Known for his ability to play both tough and sensitive characters, Washington is a seven-time Golden Globe nominee who has twice taken home a Golden Globe award.