Denzel Washington refuses to condemn Will Smith's attack on Chris Rock

Hollywood star Denzel Washington on Sunday missed out on condemning Will Smith's attack on Chris Rock at the Academy Awards ceremony as he spoke about the incident during an interview.

The actor was seen consoling Smith after the incident that shocked millions.

According to Variety, while attending the Leadership Summit of author and bishop TD Jakes on Saturday, Denzel Washington said, "Well, there's a saying, 'When the devil ignores you, you know you're doing something wrong. are.' The devil goes, 'Oh no, leave him alone, he's my favorite.' Conversely, when Satan comes at you, it's probably because he's trying to do something right," Washington said. "And for whatever reason the devil captured him that night."

He continued, "Luckily there were people there. Not just me, but the other, Tyler Perry, came right there with me. [said] some prayer. I don't want to say what we talked about, but There goes any of us for the grace of God. Who are we to condemn? I don't know all the aspects and externalities of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer, the way I see it Am."