How Denzel Washington’s Mother Saved Him From the Streets and Put Him on the Right Path

Denzel Washington is one of the most talented American actors and directors. He has been acting in movies since the 1980s and continues to captivate audiences with outstanding performances.
He owes his success to his mother, who helped change his bad habits and directed him toward the right path.

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York. He had two siblings.
His father, Denzel Sr., was a preacher, and his mother, Lennis, owned a beauty salon.
His parents divorced when he was 14 years old. At the time, some of his friends were going down the wrong path.