India, June 3 -- Michael B. Jordan disclosed that he continued to abide by a piece of advice regarding maintaining his privacy that he received from Denzel Washington.

Speaking to New York magazine, the actor revealed the reason why he kept himself away from the public limelight, stating that he has always been private about his life since it "creates a demand."

Jordan claimed thatWashington, whom he considers an inspiration, had offered him great tip to avoid overexposure. He remembered the senior actor telling him, "If they see you all week for free, why would they pay to see you on a weekend?"

In 2021, Washington directed the film A Journal for Jordan, in which they both costarred.

Jordan recently played the twin brothers Smoke and...