Denzel Washington Clashes with Photographer at Cannes Film Festival

Denzel Washington, a Hollywood icon and veteran actor, was visibly agitated by a photographer's actions during the premiere of his movie Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival. The 70-year-old actor was walking the red carpet alongside co-star A$AP Rocky when he was disturbed by a snapper, prompting him to repeatedly demand that they "stop" taking photos. The incident was captured on camera, with Washington eventually walking off after the altercation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Denzel Washington, 70, clashed with a photographer during the premiere of his movie Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • The incident occurred while Washington was walking the red carpet alongside co-star A$AP Rocky, 36.
  • Washington repeatedly demanded that the photographer "stop" taking photos, becoming visibly agitated in the process.
  • The altercation was captured on camera, with Washington eventually walking off.
  • Despite the incident, Washington was later awarded the honorary Palme d'Or award by director Spike Lee.
  • Washington's friend and co-star, Robert De Niro, received the other honorary Palme d'Or award at the event.

Statistics:

  • 70: The age of Denzel Washington during the incident.
  • 2: The number of honorary Palme d'Or awards given out at the Cannes Film Festival this year, with Denzel Washington and Robert De Niro receiving the honors.

Sources:

  • "Denzel Washington 'furious' at photographer at Cannes Film Festival". Mirror.
  • "Cannes Film Festival: Denzel Washington clashes with photographer". Getty Images.