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Cannes Security Guard Accused of Racial Discrimination Against Massiel Taveras, YoonA, Kelly Rowland Over Jesus-themed Dress

May 27, 2024, 09:22 AM

At the Cannes Film Festival, Dominican actress Massiel Taveras, K-pop star YoonA, and singer Kelly Rowland faced mistreatment by the same security guard. The incidents have sparked allegations of racial discrimination, particularly as none of the white women at the event reported similar treatment. The altercations began when Taveras attempted to showcase her Jesus-themed dress, leading to a tussle with the security guard. YoonA was also rushed off the Cannes stairs, prompting outrage from her fans. The security guard involved has a history of similar incidents at Cannes, raising concerns about the treatment of non-white celebrities at the prestigious event. The incident involving Taveras went viral, further fueling the outrage.