Denzel Washington Loses Temper With Photographer At Cannes Film Festival

Denzel Washington, usually known for his calm demeanor, lost his composure at the Cannes Film Festival. The incident occurred just before he was surprisingly honored with an Honorary Palme d'Or ahead of the world premiere of Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest." Initially, the two-time Oscar winner posed and laughed with director Spike Lee and co-star ASAP Rocky. However, Washington seemed displeased by the photographers' intrusiveness. He approached the group and scolded a gray-bearded man, raising his finger. The photographer initially smiled, attempting to defuse the tense situation. But then, he suddenly grabbed Washington's arm. Washington reacted, repeatedly saying, "Stop, stop, stop," while trying to shake the photographer off. In the process, Washington's hand made contact with the photographer's face, likely unintentionally. It remains uncertain whether the actor could fully enjoy the award ceremony after this incident.