Thu May 17 06:59:12 SAST 2012
Thu May 17 06:59:12 SAST 2012

Denzel Washington got a black eye from Reynolds

Feb 1, 2012 | Bang | 19 comments

ACCIDENTAL PUNCH: Ryan Reynolds gave Denzel Washington a black eye while filming 'Safe House' in South Africa.

Judging by this picture, Denzel didn't give one back.. Good Denzel. Do you think he looks sexier with this' battle wound'...? *wink*

The incident occurred when Ryan - who plays new CIA detective Matt Weston in the movie who is forced to watch over a dangerous fugitive for his first job - became involved in a car scuffle with the 57-year-old star's criminal character, Tobin Frost.

Denzel explained: "I've never had a black eye in my life! There's a scene where I reach over to try to choke him while I have handcuffs on. We were flying around in the car.

"It just happened that as I was reaching forward he was flying back ... and POW."

However, the 35-year-old hunk joked that while punching such a legendary actor was the highlight of his career to date, he felt very embarrassed about the accident.

Speaking while promoting 'Safe House' with his co-star, Ryan added: "That was my early retirement. I've given Denzel Washington a black eye and I should probably go home. It was weird to feel my face on fire.

"I'm glad I was your first. If it had to be anyone, it was an apologetic Canadian."

Ryan has previously admitted performing a number of stunts for the movie left him "a wreck".

He said: "I was fighting this guy for five hours and we're finishing it later. The fights in this movie are really long and extensive and they're ugly and there's biting and head-butting. Canadian Kung fu, we call it.

"I keep seeing a stunt guy dressed like me but they don't seem to want to put him in. I'm a wreck, but then I get to say, 'That's me getting my ass kicked by a 300lb mercenary'."

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Thu May 17 06:59:12 SAST 2012 ::
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Feb 1, 2012

maneater

i would have accidentally head butted him as well.
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Feb 1, 2012

doom555

yes you would you know everything is not racist an accident is an accident
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Feb 1, 2012

maneater

@doom555
is there anything racist in my statement sir ? i repeat i would have accidentaly headbutted him or should i qulify my statement and say "even if he was black" sir......
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Feb 1, 2012

Shredder

"I've never had a black eye in my life! "

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Feb 1, 2012

Ayobas

Shi.t happens Denzel only in Mzansi.
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Feb 1, 2012

Raven

oh Denzel... OH DENZEL.. you still the one... ## its geting hot in here.......
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Feb 1, 2012

TKay

eish...this old man is yummy
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Feb 1, 2012

doom555

@maneater
I am sorry if i misiterpreted your statement and please i am no sir i work for a boss just like anyone else. And just for interesting sake i like Denzel his movies are great excelent actor
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Feb 1, 2012

Sinudeity

Ryan renolds is a RACIST!!!
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Feb 1, 2012

Livelifemolefe

Denzel Washington a great actor indeed.
Living legend.
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