Denzel Washington, 70 FaceTimes Good Friend Lenny Kravitz Mid-Interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lenny Kravitz shared a story that’s so ridiculously cool it almost sounds made up. Kravitz was in the middle of a concert, doing his thing, when his phone started vibrating. Instead of ignoring it like any normal person would while performing for a massive crowd, he actually paused the show to answer it. Who on Earth could be important enough to interrupt a rock concert?

The Call That Rocked Jimmy Kimmel Live

You know that feeling when your phone rings, and it’s a call you absolutely have to take? For most of us, that’s maybe our boss, our significant other, or a family emergency. For Lenny Kravitz, it’s Denzel Washington. Kravitz was in the middle of a concert, doing his thing, when his phone started vibrating. Instead of ignoring it like any normal person would while performing for a massive crowd, he actually paused the show to answer it. Who on Earth could be important enough to interrupt a rock concert?

Let’s set the scene on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Lenny Kravitz, a man who seems to age in reverse, is shredding on his guitar, the crowd is going wild, and suddenly, his phone buzzes. Now, most performers would have their phone safely tucked away backstage, probably on silent. Not Kravitz. He pulls it out, sees the name “Denzel Washington,” and decides, “Yeah, this is worth it.” He recounted the hilarious moment to Jimmy Kimmel, explaining that his phone was on a little table next to him.

When it started vibrating, he saw the caller ID and just knew he had to pick up. According to Kravitz on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he told the audience, “I said, ‘I have to take this call.” CinemBlend shared Kravitz’s Instagram post of the phone call with the caption, “When your brother calls you and you’re in the middle of a show.” That’s a perfect line to summarize the whole entire interaction. 

I mean, when a two-time Oscar winner is on the other end of the line, you don’t send him to voicemail. The sheer audacity is something to behold. Imagine being in that audience on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watching a rock legend put your entertainment on hold for a quick chat. You can’t even be mad. So, what was the emergency? What profound, universe-shattering question did Denzel have for Lenny? Entertainment Weekly quoted a fan who joined the show at the stage who said, “Well, Jimmy’s gonna be jealous because he wanted to see your body.”

Denzel Washington’s Very Important Question

The reason for the call on Jimmy Kimmel Live was perfectly, hilariously mundane. Denzel just wanted to know what Kravitz was up to. On the show, Kravitz recalled the conversation, saying, “And I go, ‘Denzel, I’m on stage in front of thousands of people.’ He goes, ‘Oh, I’ll call you back.’” Just like that. No big deal. Just two incredibly famous people having a completely normal, slightly awkward phone call while one of them is supposed to be performing.

It’s the kind of nonchalant coolness that most of us can only dream of, especially if it’s aired on Jimmy Kimmel.  It’s a level of casual that’s almost an art form. This whole episode gives us a peek into the kind of friendships that exist in the stratosphere of superstardom. It’s a world where interrupting a concert is a funny anecdote, not a career-ending move. This wasn’t the first time their friendship had made headlines, either.

They have been spotted hanging out together, and Denzel’s daughter, Zoë Kravitz’s godmother, is a close friend of Lenny’s ex-wife, Lisa Bonet. The Hollywood circles are tight, folks. What makes this story so great is how relatable it is, despite the A-list names involved.  However, no one on planet Earth can deny that everyone has that one friend who calls at the worst possible time. 

The only difference is our friend is probably asking if we want to grab a beer, not casually checking in while we’re entertaining thousands. It’s a testament to a friendship that transcends the ordinary rules of concert etiquette. Ultimately, the story is less about the interruption and more about the beautiful absurdity of celebrity life. It’s a reminder that behind the rockstar personas and blockbuster movie roles, these are just people—people with friends who have terrible timing. 

Final Thoughts

And for that, we can’t help but love them a little more. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to start answering all my calls with, “Sorry, I’m in the middle of a rock concert.” It probably won’t be true, but it’s all about channeling that Kravitz-Washington energy. As funny and entertaining as this interaction was, it is crucial that no one ever tries to contact someone in the middle of entertaining thousands.