Denzel Washington looks starstruck during awkward King Charles encounter at Gladiator II premiere Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By BRIAN MARKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:04 EST, 14 November 2024 | Updated: 17:23 EST, 14 November 2024 e-mail 10 View comments He's one of the most famous and respected actors in the world.
But that didn't stop Denzel Washington from seeming to briefly lose his cool when he was greeted by King Charles at Gladiator II's London premiere at the Leicester Square Odeon on Wednesday night. The 69-year-old Oscar winner was joined by his costars Paul Mescal , Pedro Pascal , Connie Nielsen and Joseph Quinn, as well as director Ridley Scott, for a meeting with the premiere's guest of honor, King Charles. Charles greeted them one by one, but things took a decidedly awkward turn when it was Denzel's opportunity to shake the royal's hand.
'I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab your hand,' the actor stammered with a seemingly nervous look on his face. Denzel Washington seemed to briefly lose his cool when he was greeted by King Charles at Gladiator II's London premiere at the Leicester Square Odeon on Wednesday night Charles greeted the stars one by one, but things took an awkward turn when it was Denzel's opportunity to shake the royal's hand. 'I didn’t know if I was supposed to grab your hand,' he stammered with a seemingly nervous look on his face Read More Paul Mescal looks effortlessly stylish at Gladiator II UK premiere with co.