Reports of Denzel Washington refusal to work with Disney are false
Disney,Elon Musk,Entertainment,Arts and Entertainment,Reuters,Washington
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A headline from a satirical website suggesting that American actor Denzel Washington refused to work with Disney because the company was “woke” has been shared as authentic news on social media. A spokesperson for the actor said in an email that the reports are “not true.” The image with the headline “Denzel Washington Refuses To Work For Disney ‘They're A Woke Company’,” was posted on social media along with captions by users sharing it as real news, including “Denzel Washington is a smart man. Disney is trash now. I hate...
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