Who Are Denzel Washington's Siblings? Everything We Know

I've lost count of all the Denzel Washington interviews I've seen, from his emotional tribute to his mother on The Late Show to his tell-all special on Better Man 365. The Hollywood star is quick to dish out wisdom and pithy one-liners that have stuck with me, but I rarely ever hear the Gladiator II actor discuss his siblings.

In case you weren't aware, the 70-year-old Oscar-winner is one of three, with an older sister named Lorice and a younger brother named David. The duo lead private lives, so you won't spot them on red carpets or see their names in headlines. Not much is known about their personal lives. Still, I did a bit of sleuthing and dug up some interesting details about Denzel's siblings—both of whom have carved out impressive career paths for themselves.

Denzel's sister, Lorice, is an evangelist, author and singer, according to Net Ministries Network. At just four years old, Lorice started singing at her father's church. She studied Psychology at Briarcliff College, then earned her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Spiritual Nutrition. She also wrote a book entitled The Anointing, Prayer, Fasting, and the Spirit-Filled Diet.

Per Vents Magazine, Lorice is also known for her social advocacy and support for mental health causes. The outlet reports, "Her involvement in various projects aimed at creating a fair and equitable society highlights her dedication to these causes. Through her humanitarian acts and volunteer work, Lorice demonstrates a vested interest in driving positive change within her community and beyond."

She also has pretty top-notch research skills, at least according to her brother. As Denzel told Esquire in 2024 that her research skills are unmatched. He revealed, "Here’s a fact: We’re descendants of George Washington. We’re ex-slaves. My sister did the whole genealogical history of our family. She is truly a genius. She’s good, and she spent forever figuring it all out. We still own land down there—not far from D. C."