Denzel Washington's Rep Speaks Out After Heated Exchange at Cannes
didn't let one bad moment steal his glory.
Following a heated exchange with a photographer on the red carpet during the premiere of his latest film Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival May 19, the Oscar winner's rep confirmed that the moment didn't ruin his night.
In fact, his rep told E! News in a statement May 20, 'It was a great evening.'
Denzel, 70, was joined by director Spike Lee and costar as they walked the red carpet ahead of the film's premiere. Denzel began a conversation with A$AP before he was seen walking in the direction of a photographer who was trying to get his attention. The photographer appeared to grab Denzel's arm, prompting him to point directly in his face while saying, 'Stop it, stop it.'
At one point, the Training Day star yanked his arm away from the photographer, who continued to smile, before walking back towards his cast members.
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Inside the theater, Denzel was celebrated for his role in the film—which reunited him with Spike for the first time in 20 years—and his storied career. Denzel was overcome with emotion as Spike—who previously worked with him on the films Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game and Inside Man—presented him with an honorary Palme d'Or.
'This is a total surprise for me, so I'm emotional. It's a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again, brother from another mother, and to be here once again in Cannes,' the Equalizer star told the crowd as he fought back tears. 'We're a very privileged group in this room that we get to make movies and wear tuxedos and nice clothes and dress up and get paid for it as well.'
'We're just blessed beyond measure,' he added. 'I'm blessed beyond measure. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.'
Keep reading to see all the star sightings from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival…
Angelina JolieRobert De Niro & Tiffany ChenEva LongoriaAlessandra AmbrosioJulia GarnerJuliette BinocheHeidi Klum & Tom KaulitzBella HadidJeremy StrongHalle BerryIrina ShaykAndie MacDowell
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