Omari Hardwick: How Denzel Washington Saved Him from Homelessness

The “Power” star shares how Pauletta and Denzel Washington helped him through hard times.

[marissawilson]

This so moving 😊, it goes to show that when you become successful that you don't forget what it took to get there and who helped you.

[belle_so_so]

This is how we as a community should support each other. Can't wait for the full interview.

[beckieboo]

bless him and those that helped him through his testing times

[JoyChosen]

Denzel practices what he preach! Forever my favorite actor! 👏🏽💓🙏🏽

[cindyrolle]

School of hard knocks. Omari is very humble. This is what perseverance look like.

[kamariatoure]

I lost it😢 as a struggling Entertainer in Los Angeles that has uprooted your entire life, it's heartbreaking when you can't find your way. I've been there! I'm glad he did make it

[ShezSoDamnAmbitious]

Wow, hearing a lot of these actor's stories before they made it big is so inspirational. Him, Idris Elba, Tyler Perry, Sammuel Jackson...this industry is really only for the strong. See, I knew there was a reason I luh me some Denzel. lol

[litlprayer]

means so much that he would share his real life story and be so open and honest about the depth of his journey. truly inspirational.

[thepinkprint]

"I just kept the foot to the grind, and it kind of worked out. And now I'm talking to Loni Love" AWWWW SOO SWEET! SO INSPIRING!

[riangelogeertruide]

I was waiting for loni to start crying i don't know why 😂, i love her lol

[ashleigh]

You never know when a blessing comes through...he is so humble and respectful to those who helped him...while dealing with tough times. God bless him. Missing Power hope you return for a new season.

[bouchest]

Wow.. Really gotta go through the grind before the success!!! Ppl don't see that..they just see the success, but you just grind and push... Don't give up!!!! Takes time, patience, faith and hard work to see the fruits of your labor.

[aboveandbeyondrealtyllc]

Very inspirational. He's one of my favorite actors. Team Omari!

[tbd]

Omari & Power is awesome. Thank you for this clip! Everyone should be watching Power.

[blackadam]

Omari is one cool dude and humble af. Hands down one of the best actors on TV today. I'd love to see him play John Stewart (Green Lantern) in the DCEU.

[anaointa]

Can't wait for the full interview! Love Omari!

[yasmynparia]

I pray that god will continuously bless the Washington’s it’s rare to find ppl like that ❤️🙏🏽

[breadykrueger]

One of the finest men I’ve ever seen in my life 😫

[samiras]

I'm just here to give love and respect for loni's hair ❤

[mallorychips]

I strongly feel like these are the stories l wanted to hear at the AFI Denzel’s life achievement award...