Denzel Washington wishes he had 'prayed more'

Denzel Washington wishes he had 'prayed more' Denzel Washington wishes he'd been active in his faith and "prayed more" when he was younger. 13 August 2025 Denzel Washington wishes he'd been more active in his faith when he was younger. Denzel Washington wishes he'd prayed more The 70-year-old actor - who was baptised and obtained a minister license last year - has enjoyed a long and successful career and the only advice he has to offer his younger self is to have been more in contact with God. Asked the advice he'd give a younger Denzel, he told Extra: "Pray more. That's it. Pray more.