Gladiator II star Denzel Washington shares what made his experience working on the sequel enjoyable as he successfully tackled another villain role.

As a result of the recognition for his work in Gladiator II, Washington is the first Black actor to receive 11 Golden Globe nominations. His history with this awards ceremony stretches back nearly four decades, and below are all of the nominations he’s racked up during that time, as well as which of those Golden Globes he ended up winning:

Denzel Washington has made history with his acclaimed role in the film Gladiator II, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.

Gladiator 2 changes the story of the real life Macrinus, and kills Washington's character much differently than his real life counterpart.

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is dead. The once high-minded ideals of the Roman Empire have deteriorated across a venal land now ruled by a pale-faced emperor.

Denzel Washington's Oscar chances in 2025 don't solely lie with his role in Gladiator 2 since also produced the critically-acclaimed The Piano Lesson.