Denzel Washington Sets the Record Straight on Name Pronunciation During 'Highest 2 Lowest' Promotion

Denzel Washington Sets the Record Straight on Name Pronunciation During 'Highest 2 Lowest' Promotion

Denzel Washington, a well-known actor, is currently promoting his new film, Highest 2 Lowest. During a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Washington pointed out that his name is often mispronounced as Den-ZEL, but the correct pronunciation actually ends with a clipped "e" vowel sound, similar to "Hansel" from the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. This revelation came as a surprise to many, considering the widespread mispronunciation of his name.