Denzel Washington is making it clear he wants nothing to do with cancel culture.In a heated conversation on the topic with Complex, the actor ripped into the concept of being canceled, saying he doesn't care that much about public support or followers.When asked if he considers the idea of being "canceled," Washington was quick to question the term, asking, "What does that mean to be canceled?"DENZEL WASHINGTON SHUTS DOWN REPORTS HE BAILED ON CANNES FILM FESTIVAL AFTER RED CARPET INCIDENTWhile she explained that the term essentially meant losing public support, Washingtons response was unapologetically bold: "Who cares? What made public support so important to begin with?"The reporter told him that "followers now are currency," to which he replied, "I dont care whos following who."For Washington, the idea of chasing after followers or public support in general isn't that important."You cant lead and follow at the same time, and you cant follow and lead at the same time," he said. "I dont follow anybody. I follow the heavenly spirit. I follow God, I dont follow man. I have faith in God. I have hope in man, but look around, it aint working out so well."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHe added, "You cant be canceled if you havent signed up. Dont sign up."After that, he leaned back in his chair and began laughing, saying, "Don't get me started. My chest started hurting. You know, chest is getting tight talking about it."The Oscar winner made these comments as he sat next to "Highest 2 Lowest" director Spike Lee during the interview.DENZEL WASHINGTON SETS NEW RECORD AFTER WILD YEAR OF RETIREMENT RUMORS, FAN FIGHTS AND EMBRACING RELIGIONLee echoed the same sentiments as Washington, saying, "I could care less."Reps for Washington did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Throughout the span of Washingtons illustrious career, the legendary actor has continued to make a major impact in Hollywood.Earlier this year, the actor received his 11th Golden Globe nomination for his work in "Gladiator II," setting a new record as the Black actor with the most nominations in the history of the awards show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWashington took home a Golden Globe for best performance by a male actor in a supporting role for his portrayal of Macrinus in the action film.The "Training Day" actor previously sent his passionate fans into a tailspin with his retirement rumors."I didn't say I was going to go into retirement," he told BuzzFeed. "I said that it has to be a level of interest for me. I'm more interested in getting behind the camera, so that's about five years out.""It's very difficult. And I may have used the word retire, but I look at life in three sections: you learn, you earn, you return. I'm in the return part of life."