Denzel and Pauletta Washington's Son Malcolm Was Inspired by Grandfather onThe Piano LessonSet: 'He Is Guiding Me'

(Left-right:) Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Ray Fisher in ‘The Piano Lesson’.Photo:Courtesy of NetflixMalcolm Washington, son ofDenzelandPaulettaWashington, had support from family members — living and dead — while making his new movie.“A big part of [The Piano Lesson] was based on my grandfather,” the director, 33, revealed in an interview withDeadlinepublished Monday, Nov. 18. Pauletta’s father, he said, “passed away when I was eight years old. But as you can imagine, he was a big influence on my mom.

Denzel Washington and Wife Pauletta Celebrate 41 Years of Marriage: 'The Basic Love We Have for Each Other' (Exclusive)

(L-R) Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty Monica Schipper/Getty Denzel WashingtonandPauletta Washingtoncontinue to share a deep love more than 40 years into their marriage. At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival premiere ofThe Piano Lessonon Tuesday, Sept. 10, the couple proudly supported their sonMalcolm Washington’s feature directing debut, while Pauletta, 73, also shared insights into her and Denzel’s relationship with PEOPLE. On the red carpet, Pauletta tells PEOPLE what the key is to her long-lasting marriage to the two-time Oscar winner, 69.

Denzel Washington and Wife Pauletta Double Date with Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus in L.A., Plus Cher, Jimmy Fallon and More

Stars have been everywhere this week. OnThe Tonight Showin New York City,CherandJimmy Fallondo a sketch, andGwen Stefanimakes an appearance. Meanwhile,Denzel WashingtonandSnoop Doggattend theGladiator IIpremiere with their wivesPauletta WashingtonandShante Broadusin Los Angeles, andDaniel CraigandJulia Robertsgo to a special screening ofQueerin San Francisco.Here, are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Stars have been everywhere this week. OnThe Tonight Showin New York City,CherandJimmy Fallondo a sketch, andGwen Stefanimakes an appearance.

Denzel Washington Praises Longtime Friend Samuel L. Jackson, Who Stars in Son's First Film: 'My Children's Uncle'

Denzel Washington; Samuel L. Jackson in ‘The Piano Lesson’.Photo:Arturo Holmes/Getty; Netflix Arturo Holmes/Getty; Netflix Denzel WashingtonconsidersSamuel L. Jacksonpart of the family. Calling Jackson a “great actor, great friend,” Washington said, “more importantly, he’s family to me. He’s my children’s uncle.”Zoe Jackson, whom thePulp FictionOscar nominee shares with wifeLaTanya Richardson Jackson, “is like our daughter,” Washington added. Washington also explained how he and Jackson became friends 45 years ago. “He had a leading role in [an off-Broadway production of]Mighty Gents,” he recalled.

Denzel Washington Says 'It's Not Fashionable' to Be Religious in Hollywood but 'I Don't Care What Anyone Thinks'

Denzel Washington on Nov. 19, 2024.Photo:MediaPunch/Shutterstock MediaPunch/Shutterstock Denzel Washingtonis opening up about his faith. In Washington’s first-person essay forEsquire, published Tuesday, Nov. 19, the actor, 69, reflected on an impactful first visit he took to thePentecostal West Angeleschurch in Los Angeles at the suggestion of actor and director Robert Townsend in the 1980s. “The biggest moment of my life was when I was filled with the Holy Spirit,” he wrote of the experience.