India, Aug. 14 -- Denzel Washington has nine Oscar nominations, two golden statuettes, and. absolutely no interest in chasing any more. The legendary actor, who won best supporting actor for Glory (1989) and best actor for Training Day (2001), says awards have never dictated his career choices.

"I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff," Washington told Jake's Takes while promoting his new film Highest 2 Lowest. "I've been at this a long time, and there's times when I won and shouldn't have won, and then didn't win and should've won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward."

In true Denzel style, he doubled down on his indifference: "I'm not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, 'Where do I keep it?' Well, n...