“ Gladiator II ” director Ridley Scott is clearing the air about Denzel Washington’s claim that a same-sex kiss was cut from the new movie. “No, that’s bullshit,” Scott, 86, told Variety on the red carpet at the action film’s Los Angeles premiere on Monday.

Actress Connie Nielsen, who reunites with Ridley Scott as she reprises her role as Lucilla from the original Gladiator, agreed with the producer, revealing that her own grieving scene was left on the cutting room floor.

Connie Nielsen explained that the alleged gay kiss with Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator II' wasn't cut due to 'homophobia' but rather just editing.

Denzel Washington reflected on the 2000 awards season — and noted that some people in Hollywood heard rumors about Kevin Spacey years before he was publicly accused of sexual misconduct — in a new essay for 'Esquire.

Denzel Washington has admitted he “got bitter” and “gave up” on the Oscars after he lost to Kevin Spacey in 2000. The actor had been nominated for a Best Actor award for his performance as Rubin Carter,

I never got strung out on heroin. Never got strung out on coke," admitted the actor as he approaches 10 years of sobriety.

Denzel Washington has opened up about his past drug and alcohol use, explaining how his unhealthy habits started with wine.

The 'Gladiator II' star, who has been sober for 10 years, says his vice was wine, which “is very tricky” Denzel Washington is appoaching a decade of sobriety, saying “I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since” quitting alcohol when he turned 60.