Despite having two of his own and the potential for another, Denzel Washington isn’t concerned with the Academy Awards. The actor, whose Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest premieres Aug. 15 in theaters and Aug.

Denzel Washington, who has two Academy Awards to his name, recently said in an interview that he is "not that interested in" receiving the prestigious awards.

"I’ve been at this a long time, and there’s times when I’ve won, shouldn’t have won, didn’t win, should have won," Washington said during an interview with Jake's Takes. "Man gives the award, God gives the reward. I’m not that interested in Oscars."

Denzel Washington is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, and he’s headlined more than a few iconic films. Because of his acclaimed work, the seasoned star of stage and screen has received various awards,

Denzel Washington, a 2-time Oscar winner, opens up about why awards don't drive his career and how he views acting in his own words

After nearly 50 years lighting up the screen, Denzel Washington isn’t losing sleep over Oscar chatter. The two-time Academy Award winner, known for Glory, Training Day, and a career that’s basically a masterclass in acting, recently shrugged off awards season hype with his trademark mix of humor and humility.

"I've been at this a long time," Washington said, "and there's times when I've won, shouldn't have won, didn't win, should have won."

I’m going to hear it from him if I’m not bringing it,” Lee tells Vanity Fair. “I don’t want my brother to get my ass slapped. Can’t do that. There’s a standard we have.”