That’s exactly what happened when formerDatelineanchorKatie Couricbecame the interviewee on theEverything Iconic with Danny Pellegrinopodcast.

Washington replied, “I don’t know what Hollywood folks are, first of all.

Hollywood is a town that has some stars on the sidewalk.

Katie Couric and Denzel Washington

I don’t know anybody from there.

So, I don’t … that’s like saying … calling you a bang out of folks.

I’m not a Hollywood folk.

Katie Couric and Denzel Washington

I don’t know who they are.”

“I’m a human being.

My job is acting.”

Did the exchange make Couric feel any differently about Washington?

“I love him.

I admire him so much.

He’s one of my favorite actors.