Denzel Washington recently had an emotional encounter with a fan in New York City leaving her in tears after a brief but heartfelt exchange. The aspiring actress, struggling to find work, approached the Hollywood icon hoping for words of wisdom.

The moment unfolded on March 4 as Washington was heading into the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in Manhattan. A video, which began circulating on social media the following day, captured the encounter as the 70-year-old actor, carrying two bags, was making his way toward a side entrance when the woman suddenly stopped him with an urgent question.

“Do you have anything for actors that’s fighting out here to get work? Anything?” she asked, her voice carrying the weight of her struggle.

Washington, seemingly in a hurry, didn’t pause but responded in a way that caught the woman off guard. Without stopping, he called back, “Come inside here.” At first, she didn’t quite hear him, prompting him to repeat himself. Realizing what he was saying, she reacted with a mix of shock and joy, exclaiming, “Oh my god!”

As the video continued, Washington, ever the gentleman, asked her to put her phone down before the clip cut to another scene. Now inside the building, the woman, later identified as an aspiring actress from Trinidad stood beside the two time Oscar winner both smiling warmly. Instead of taking a photo, the person holding the phone recorded the moment as Washington placed his arm around her in a friendly gesture.

Fans flooded the comments section of the video, praising Washington’s kindness and humility. One admirer wrote, “I respect Denzel so much for saying that. It shows his true character.” Another commented, “He moves with pure spirit and has compassion on deck.”

While some viewers wished to hear what advice Washington had for the young actress, many agreed that his actions spoke volumes. In an industry often criticized for its coldness, Washington’s empathy stood out as a powerful example for others in Hollywood.