The filmmaker was one of the ones rallying around Smith in the wake of the shocking moment. Perry also defended his own actions, saying he wasn't "comforting" Smith but "de-escalating" the situation.
Actor Denzel Washington, 67, spoke out on Saturday about Will Smith smacking comedian Chris Rock at Sunday's Oscars. Washington, who consoled Smith after the incident, said that "the devil got ahold of him that night."
On Monday’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Denzel Washington recalled his friendship with the great Sidney Poitier.
Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins and Alex Hassell talk "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
Denzel Washington salutes Sidney Poitier, cherishes private moments visiting late actor in his pajamas.
The star of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" died Thursday at 94.
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" star discussed his personal history with Boseman in a new interview.
Viewers watching at home took to Twitter to say that they were not expecting to by crying with Denzel Washington while watching the Late Show.
Ethan Hawke shares memories of working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington as "Training Day" turns 20.
"And I was like… 'This is my show. This is my set. Who are you telling?'"
"Courage Under Fire" director Edward Zwick revisits a pivotal scene between Washington and Damon on the film's 25th anniversary.
"The Little Things" star Denzel Washington has nothing but respect for law enforcement: "If it weren’t for them, we would not have the freedom to complain about what they do."
Denzel Washington was recently named the greatest actor of the 21st century
Washington, who produced Boseman's final film, was impressed by how the late star's future wife, Simone Ledward, doted on him.
The actor also opens up about working with Denzel Washington and addresses ex Uma Thurman's experiences with Harvey Weinstein.
Sometimes Denzel Washington saves the day — and other times helpers come to his rescue.
The filmmaker talks about the difficulties he faced making the beloved sports drama as it turns 20.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Donald Trump, actor and producer Michael B. Jordan and rapper Megan Thee Staillion have made this year's TIME 100 list.
Chadwick Boseman died at 43 following a years-long battle with colon cancer
25 years ago, David Fincher dusted himself off after 'Alien 3' and produced one of the best serial killer thrillers ever made.
"When I came back, I got a beneficiary letter and it said Denzel Washington paid for you," Boseman told Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" in 2018.
John David Washington used to to tell people his father was a construction worker rather than a two-time Oscar winner.
Washington is the latest example of celebs getting caught doing good in real life, after he was video taped helping a homeless man in L.A.
John David Washington didn’t ask his superstar dad, Denzel Washington, for help breaking into the biz. In fact, he kept his acting aspirations a secret.
"He had kind of gone after me in a way that was completely, weirdly uncalled for," Couric said.