He requested that any scenes depicting the two of them in an intimate position be cut
Of course, Julia Roberts is one of the most popular actresses in the world, especially in the United States. Consequently, it seemed that fans would be watching a lip lock between two greats when she was put against the incredibly talented (and very gorgeous!) Denzel Washington! They were asked to kiss in The Pelican Brief. Is it a professional danger to kiss your co-star? In contrast to many other performers, Denzel Washington requested that any personal sequences between the two actors be cut from the film! “Don’t I have a pulse?” Julia said in an interview after this choice was made. That’s why I wanted to kiss Denzel so badly! “It was his idea to get rid of those dreadful moments.” However, before we accuse Washington of unfairness to Roberts, the Oscar winner’s choice was not personal.
While we’re surprised and thrilled by this, Washington did not want to help perpetuate the myth of Hollywood. In addition, he didn’t want to damage his image by appearing with a white lady in front of his African-American female followers, which may lead to a rift among them! ‘Black women are not commonly depicted as objects of desire in movies,’ Washington remarked in an interview. And they’ve always been a key part of my target market. What a jerk you are!