Denzel Washington didnt become an actor to win shiny gold trophies, admitting, Im not that interested in Oscars.

Though the veteran actor has 10 Academy Award nominations, including two Oscar wins for his incredible onscreen work, he recently said on Jakes Takes, I dont do it forOscars.

I dont care about that kind of stuff, the Highest 2 Lowest star explained. Ive been at this a long time, and theres time when I won and shouldnt have won and then didnt win and shouldve won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward. Washington continued, Im not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, Where do I keep it? Well, next to the other one. Im not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] arent going to do me a bit of good.

When interviewer Jake Hamilton replied, I dont think God ever asks how many Oscars do youhave, the actor then quipped with a laugh, He [God] might go, Thats why I gave you an extra week. [As] long as he says, Now, get on up here, Im alright.

The Equalizer 3 actor previously won two Academy Awards for best supporting actor for 1989s Glory and best leading actor for 2001s Training Day.

Not that Washington was too concerned given his stance on awards, he was notably snubbed earlier this year from another Oscar nomination for his role in Gladiator II. When previously asked by The New York Times if he cared about not receiving an Oscar nod for Ridley Scotts film, he responded, I was sitting there smiling, going: Look at you. On the day you didnt get a nomination for an Oscar, youre working onOthelloon Broadway. Are you kidding me?

He then sarcastically said, Awww. Oh, Im so upset, before adding, Listen, Ive been around too long. Im getting wiser, working on talking less and learning to understand more and thats exciting.