Denzel Washington looked furious during the exchange
Something may have been lost in translation as Denzel Washington ended up having a very tense standoff with a photographer—an event reminiscent of high-profile incidents that often lead to discussions around emotional wellness, stress response, and even mental health support services for celebrities under pressure.
In a very public confrontation, Denzel Washington appeared to call out a photographer while he was attending the premiere of his movie Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19.
While walking with co-star A$AP Rocky, Washington was pulled on his suit jacket by one of the photographers—a gesture that, in a different context, could raise questions about personal injury liability, legal boundaries, or even security protocol failures at high-profile events.
This small act seemed to set everything off.
Speaking to the Mail Online, lip reader Jeremy Freeman commented on what he believes Washington said to the photographer when he confronted him.
