Washington’s Crossing

Whether they focused on his acting, his athleticism, or his character, most readers loved spending time with April cover star John David Washington and learning about the choices he’s made in forging his own path to the silver screen [“John David Washington Does the Right Thing,” RS 1350]. “Excellent story and cover! Amazing actor, such a talent,” gushed Regina Jansen. “Fantastic article on Mr. Washington, I’ve really enjoyed everything I’ve seen John David Washington in to date. Your article made me feel like I was there interviewing him with you!” exclaimed Jared Gadson. “Wow, now I need to see all of his movies,” tweeted @beachbirds. But not everyone knew Washington is Hollywood royalty and the son of a popular two-time Academy Award winner. “I’ve been a fan of John David since Ballers. After reading this, I understand him and his need for privacy,” confided Chrissy Love. “Nobody who has ever seen him act could ever accuse him of riding any coattails. Legit superstar in his own right,” said Jack Straw. Amy Buczko may have summed up reader opinions best: “Love this actor,” she wrote on Facebook, “regardless of who his father is.”

@jillhopkins: I get how people feel about their crossgenerational crushes on Lisa Bonet and Zoë Kravitz now. The Washington men need to quit it. It’s too much.

“Cheer up,

John. I seriously didn’t even know you were Denzel’s kid until I read the first couple paragraphs of this article, and I totally adore your acting!”

@prioritize12