Denzel Washington delivers such strong roles in movies that it is hard to take our eyes off of him. But certain aspects of his roles are difficult to fathom for the audience, like his lonesome teardrop scenes. The actor portrays such extreme moments in movies that one cannot fully expect him to cry.
Thus, recalling his infamous single tear-drop moments from his movies, Variety went to seek the secret behind his trick. Stating how his face remains stoic but a single tear trickles down his cheek, Denzel Washington revealed a bizarre secret from behind the scenes that opens his watergates.
Denzel Washington Disclosed His Trick To Cry
Since Denzel Washington is often seen delivering stunning performances in most of his movies, his crying scenes are what shocks his audiences the most. The actor is known for his emotional sequences where his face remains impassive, however, a lonesome tear trickles down his cheeks.
Washington doesn’t blubber like a big baby or lose his control, rather he remains silent and lets out a single drop of tear. Depicting an extreme sort of breakdown that is no longer possible to control, the actor allows his tears to trail down his face. Although the scene appears authentic, the trick isn’t quite easy.
Sitting for an interview with Variety, Denzel Washington disclosed his trick that allows a single tear to flow down his cheek. Revealing what goes on behind the scenes, the actor mentioned the role played by his wife, Pauletta Washington. Discussing how she helps him to cry, Washington mentioned a bizarre way of opening his watergates.
Denzel Washington’s Wife Slaps Him Off Camera
Dating since the 1970s and marrying in 1983, Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta shared their life through ups and downs. Sharing and supporting through the journey of life, the duo even helped each other with their stagecraft. During the interview with Variety, the actor opened up about how his wife helps him bring out real tears for his scenes.
“What is your method of getting the single teardrop in movies?” the Variety interviewer asked. To which Washington replied with ease, “my wife stands off camera and she slaps the taste out of my mouth, right on action”. Laughing hard while explaining the process that goes on behind the scenes, the actor further discussed the entire process with his audience.
“Today you actually got the real scoop. They say rolling and she starts winding up. Speed, camera and I lift my chin up like that and action [POW].” Denzel Washington explained.
Giving a quick answer to the interviewer’s question and further explaining the process, Washington concluded his statement by saying, “She slaps me I tear!”. Laughing and smirking throughout the interview, Denzel Washington moved on with other questions and went on entertaining his audience with his quick replies.
Source: Variety
