Josh Brolin is a second-generation actor from one of Hollywood's most elite families and over the years has been privileged to work with the best talent in the business. The Oscar nominee, who stars with Anthony Mackie in the new film Gangster Squad, dishes to us about working with Spike Lee and Will Smith.
But the actor reserves his highest praise for Denzel Washington. Brolin tells us he has "massive respect" for the two-time Oscar winner, who has been nominated for another Academy Award for his role in Flight. "He gave me a lot of confidence," Brolin gushes about his American Gangster co-star.
To see more of Brolin's praise for Denzel, and which celebs he claims to be "in love" with, watch our exclusive video below!
Gangster Squad hits theaters today.

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