Denzel Washington snubbed yet again despite another amazing performance reignites questions about BAFTA’s recognition of diverse talent.

Even though Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II performance is the highlight of the movie, it’s possible that he ended up going down with the ship. While the movie was nominated for Best British Film, it only received two other nominations, in technical categories, for Best Sound and Special Visual Effects.

As Shakespeare wrote, “Life is but a walking shadow,” and Denzel Washington is the poor player who continues to be heard no more, at least in the eyes of BAFTA. With over 65 film credits, nine Academy Award nominations (including two wins) and more than 270 accolades across a 45-year career,

Denzel Washington legendary performances and massive paychecks, including his $20 million role in Gladiator 2, cement his Hollywood dominance.

Noam Galai/Getty Images Denzel Washington will not be adding another trophy to his mantel after the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. The celebrated actor, 70, was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for Gladiator II.

BAFTA Film nominations have been announced and for Denzel Washington, it continued an unfortunate trend. The actor's performance in Gladiator II was seen as a highlight of the film in reviews in reviews and he's been tipped for success in the Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars.