Here's What Denzel Washington Said to Photographer During Red Carpet Altercation at Cannes Film Festival 2025

Denzel Washington got into a heated confrontation with a photographer on the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

The 70-year-old Oscar-winning actor confronted a photographer who couldn’t keep his hands to himself during an encounter at the festival on Monday (May 19) in Cannes, France.

The moment happened on the red carpet for Denzel‘s new movie Highest 2 Lowest.

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After the photographer tapped Denzel on the arm as he walked by, the actor turned around and chastised the man. The man was seen smiling and laughing while being confronted by the Oscar winner.

As Denzel started to walk away, the photographer tried grabbing the actor’s arm yet again. This led Denzel to turn back around and yell, “Stop it, stop it, stop it.”

A rep for Denzel didn’t comment on the situation, but told Us Weekly that the actor had a “great night at the Cannes Film Festival.”

Watch video of the moment HERE.

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