Denzel Washington opens up about past struggles with drugs and alcohol: ‘I’ve done a lot of damage’

Denzel Washington reflected on his past substance abuse issues, particularly his struggle with alcohol - (Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)

Denzel Washington has opened up about the “damage” drinking and drugs did to his body and his decade of sobriety as he approaches his 70th birthday.

The Gladiator II star celebrates the milestone next month and told Esquire that although he has 10 years of sobriety behind him his focus is now on the future - and making the most of the time he has left.