Ethan Hawke opened up about a heartwarming moment with Denzel Washington at the Academy Awards. After losing his Oscar nomination, Washington shared some valuable wisdom with Hawke, telling him that it was better not to win. Hawke appreciated the perspective and explained how Washington’s focus was on elevating the award, not his own status. The actor compared Washington to Babe Ruth, calling him the greatest actor of their generation and praising his complete imagination. This experience with Washington inspired Hawke and showed him new depths in the acting profession.