Denzel Washington, the celebrated actor known for his powerful performances in films like Gladiator II, embraced a deeply personal milestone on Saturday as he was baptised and received his minister's license at Kelly Temple in New York City.

Addressing the congregation with humility and gratitude, the 69-year-old actor shared: "It took a while, but I’m finally here. If [God] can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky literally is the limit", as reported by Geo News.

Washington’s wife of 41 years, Pauletta Washington, also spoke emotionally during the ceremony, expressing her pride in her husband’s spiritual journey.

"Forty-six years later, here I’m still standing next to him as only God will have it," she said, adding, "You are the head of our house, and you have set a great example for our children, who are now adults and understand the difference because we’ve shown them."

Dressed modestly in a gray T-shirt and black sweatpants, Denzel posed for photos holding his minister’s license and baptism certificate, marking a moment of profound transformation.

This spiritual milestone follows Washington’s candid remarks about his faith during a recent interview with Esquire in November.

Reflecting on his beliefs in an industry often hesitant to discuss religion, he stated: "When you see me, you see the best I could do with what I’ve been given by my Lord and Savior. I’m unafraid. I don’t care what anyone thinks."

He continued, "Faith isn’t often talked about in Hollywood. It’s not fashionable or sexy. But that doesn’t mean people here don’t believe."

Washington dismissed assumptions about Hollywood’s collective stance on faith, adding, "There’s no ‘Church Actor Meetings.’ Faith is personal, and I carry mine openly."