Denzel Washington gets honest about Rihanna's partner

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been in a relationship for four years, and Denzel Washington says he knows why the bond between the pair is so strong.

The Academy-winning actor, who appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his forthcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest, where he starred next to the Harlem rap star, shared his observations.

“You know what, I get it, Rihanna," he said, adding, "He’s a very intelligent young man, he’s very nice, he’s handsome, he’s a good guy. I get it. He’s a good dude. He’s smart — a very bright man.”

Spike Lee, the director, also gushed about Rocky, particularly his acting skills, remarking that Denzel and A$AP had a striking resemblance.

“Yeah, don’t sleep on A$AP. In this film, Denzel and A$AP go toe-to-toe. What’s interesting is, even before I got involved with this film, I always thought that A$AP looked like he could be Denzel’s son," the filmmaker added.

Regarding the likeness between A$AP and Denzel, Spike said, "There’s a big resemblance. So when you see it on the screen, it adds an element of father and son."

Notably, the respect between the two stars is mutual. In a previous interview with GQ magazine, the Peso rapper recalled beneficial advice the Gladiator II star gave to him years ago.

“We was chilling and you gave me some of the illest advice. You was like ‘this your girlfriend?’ I was like ‘nah, this my friend,'" he recounted

The 36-year-old continued, “He was like ‘Alright, cool, you like family man.’ He’s like ‘in a few years, you gotta get it together. It’s about the family. It’s about this.’ You know? And I never forget that.”

Regarding Rocky and Rihanna, they have been friends for over a decade, which turned into a romantic relationship as the pair now shares two kids while expecting a third.