We’ve been saying Denzel Washington’s name wrong – because of his mum

• Denzel Washington revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that his name has been widely mispronounced for decades.
• He clarified that the correct pronunciation of his name is "Den-zill", not the commonly used "Den-zelle".
• The actor explained that his mother initiated the "Den-zelle" pronunciation to distinguish him from his father, who shares the same name.
• Washington suggested that NFL players named after him have likely adopted the incorrect pronunciation.
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Denzel Washington reveals fans have mispronounced his name for decades