Denzel Washington Feels Stronger Than Ever, as He Reflects on Decade-Long Sobriety Journey

The ‘Gladiator II’ star opens up about his past alcohol and drug use, embracing his current weight loss journey as he celebrates 10 years of becoming sober.
Denzel Washington Feels Stronger Than Ever, as He Reflects on Decade-Long Sobriety Journey
Actor Denzel Washington arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Flight" held at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2012. Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
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Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington is celebrating almost 10 years of sobriety, opening up about his health journey since quitting alcohol when he turned 60.

During an interview with Esquire for its Nov. 19 cover issue, the 69-year-old admitted he developed a subtle 15-year wine-drinking pattern starting in the late 1990s.

Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
Elma Aksalic is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times and an experienced TV news anchor and journalist covering original content for Newsmax magazine.
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