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Kelly Rowland in Heated Exchange with Security at Cannes Film Festival on May 21 During 'Marcello Mio' Premiere

May 23, 2024, 03:07 PM

Kelly Rowland was involved in a tense altercation with a security guard on the red carpet at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21. The incident occurred during the premiere of 'Marcello Mio' at Palais des Festivals in France. Rowland appeared to scold the security guard after being rushed up the stairs, leading to a heated exchange that was captured on video and went viral. Following the incident, Rowland addressed the situation, stating, 'I stood my ground' and suggesting that race may have played a role in how she was treated. She noted that other women who did not look like her were not scolded or pushed off the red carpet. This altercation has sparked significant media attention and debate. Rowland later returned to the red carpet in an elegant white gown for the premiere of 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.