Denzel Washington’s latest film, ‘The Equalizer 3,’ snagged an impressive $42.8 million over Labor Day Weekend

Denzel Washington’s latest film, “ The Equalizer 3 ,” snagged an impressive $42.8 million over Labor Day Weekend .

The actor's range lets him play rough-and-tumble heroes as well as broken souls hungry for redemption.

The word gravitas is over-used in Hollywood , but Washington has it in abundance.

Washington flexes his fame to promote the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Washington has been both famous and scandal-free for decades .

He's even been married to the same woman, Pauletta Washington , for 40 years .

Even the faith-averse press gives him a pass.

His “Magnificent Seven ” co-star, avowed Christian Chris Pratt , isn't so fortunate.