Kelly Rowland’s fight with a security guard on the Cannes 2024 red carpet went viral. The singer was caught on camera having a heated argument with security personnel after walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. In an interview given to the Associated Press, Kelly said that the security guard treated her unfairly compared to other women who did not look like her. (Also Read: Cannes 2024: Kelly Rowland scolds security guard on red carpet. Watch)
Kelly Rowland explains viral Cannes clip
The American singer-actor recalled the incident, saying, “The woman knows what happened. I know what happened and I have boundaries, and I stand by those boundaries, and that’s it.” She added, “And there were other women on that carpet who didn’t look like me, and they weren’t scolded or pushed or told to get off. I stood my ground, and she felt like she should have stood her ground, but I stood my ground.”
Kelly Rowland clashes with security guards in Cannes
In the viral video, Kelly was seen arguing with security personnel who grabbed her hand while trying to take her to the screening. The singer looked angry as she pointed her finger at the security personnel.
The video sparked mixed opinions on social media. Some fans supported her, while others expressed conflicting views. Many pointed out that Kelly was trying to take pictures with fans and talk to the paparazzi. When security personnel stopped her while trying to take her to the screening, a heated argument broke out between the two. The incident took place on the steps of the Palais des Festivals.
About Kelly Rowland
Kelly rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny’s Child. She debuted as a solo singer in 2002 with Simply Deep, followed by Ms. Kelly. Subsequently, she released her albums Here I Am (2011) and Talk a Good Game (2013). Kelly also made her acting debut in the American supernatural slasher film Freddy vs. Jason and guest-starred in the American teen comedy-drama Grown-ish.
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival began on May 14 and will conclude on May 25. ‘All We Imagine As Light’ is the only Indian film in the main competition this year, after a gap of 30 years.
Aishwarya Rai, Kiara Advani and other Bollywood celebrities also attended Cannes 2024.