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Kuwait Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Red carpet clash dampens Denzel Washington's award at Cannes
(From Top left) US screenwriter Alan Fox, US actor Wendell Pierce, US director and executive producer Spike Lee, US actor Denzel Washington, US actor and singer Asap Rocky, US actor Aubrey Joseph, US football player Justin Jefferson, US actress Ilfenesh Hadera and Producer Jason Berman arrive for the screening of the film 'Highest 2 Lowest' at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 19, 2025. Hollywood star Denzel Washington had a tense exchange with a photographer before he received a surprise honorary award at the Cannes film festival on Monday. Washington, 70, was at the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film with New York director Spike Lee, "Highest 2 Lowest". The two-time Oscar-winning actor was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or before the screening, where co-star A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna were among the VIPs. "It's a total surprise. I'm so emotional," Washington said, a member of the audience told AFP. Earlier the veteran actor appeared to have a testy encounter with a photographer on the red carpet. The photographer appeared to grab the actor by the arm as he posed in front of a bank of cameras. Washington shook him off and then pointed his finger at him and appeared to say "Stop it" a number of times, videos showed. US actor Denzel Washington (second right) receives the Honorary Palme d'Or from US director and executive producer Spike Lee (second left) next to German president of the cannes film festival Iris Knobloch (left) and Cannes Film Festival General Delegate Thierry Fremaux ahead of the screening of the film "Highest 2 Lowest" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 19, 2025. - AFP photos US actor Denzel Washington receives the Honorary Palme d'Or from US director and executive producer Spike Lee ahead of the screening of the film "Highest 2 Lowest". But despite the awkward incident, Washington's mood was no doubt lifted by the rave reviews of him and Lee's film. Loosely adapted from a Japanese master Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic, "High and Low", the Hollywood Reporter said the film has "wit, high style and kinetic energy to burn". The Guardian praised Washington's "magnificent form" in the movie, saying he played a music mogul with "grinning monarchical assurance". A$AP Rocky plays alongside Washington in "Highest 2 Lowest", extending an acting career that includes "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" by Mary Bronstein, which was shown at the Berlin film festival in February. Before handing over the prize to Washington, festival director Thierry Fremaux introduced a montage of Washington's memorable performances including in "Malcolm X" and "Mo' Better Blues", both directed by Lee. Clips were also shown from "Glory", which earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1989, and "Training Day", for which he won best actor in 2002. The cast of "Highest 2 Lowest" put on a show on the Cannes red carpet, with Spike Lee in an orange pinstripe suit, round glasses and an orange-and-blue hat, and A$AP Rocky showing off a gold dental piece. Although Cannes usually hands out honorary awards in dedicated ceremonies, it is not unusual for actors to receive them unexpectedly —- as happened with Harrison Ford at the premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023. - AFP
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denzel Washington Seen on Video Having Tense Exchange with Pushy Photographer on Cannes Red Carpet
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's latest collaboration, Highest 2 Lowest, made its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival At the Monday, May 19 event, a photographer aggressively grabbed the actor to get his attention for a photo Washington confronted the photographer for his behavior and repeatedly asked him to "Stop"Denzel Washington was spotted in a heated exchange at the world premiere of Highest 2 Lowest at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on Monday, May 19. The Oscar winner, 70, was speaking with the film's director, Spike Lee, when a photographer on the red carpet grabbed Washington's arm in an attempt to get his attention. Washington's costar, A$AP Rocky, was approaching him as Washington simultaneously registered that the photographer was grabbing him. Washington then turned to the smiling photographer and pointed his finger at him as he gave him a stern warning to stop. The photographer seemingly nodded in agreement, but then, when Washington turned away, he grabbed the actor again. Washington quickly jerked his arm out of the photographer's grasp and reiterated himself once more, repeatedly saying, 'Stop.' Despite this heated exchange, Washington's representative tells PEOPLE, 'It was a great evening.' Shortly after the interaction and just before the film premiered inside the theater, Washington received a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or, the festival's highest honor. Lee, 68, helped present the two-time Academy Award-winning actor with the honor as the pair presented their new movie out of competition. "This is a total surprise for me, so I'm a little emotional, but from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. It was a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again — brother from another mother, Spike,' Washington said during his speech. "To be here once again in Cannes, you know, we're a very privileged group in this room that we get to make movies and wear tuxedos and nice clothes and dress up and get paid for it as well," Washington added, to some laughter in the room. "You know, we're just blessed beyond measure, I'm blessed beyond measure, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Thank you." Highest 2 Lowest is Washington and Lee's fifth collaboration and their first since 2006's heist thriller Inside Man. Their latest feature is a "reinterpretation" of the famed Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller High and Low. But the 2025 adaptation is "played out on the mean streets of modern-day New York City," according to a synopsis for the film. A trailer for the movie showed Washington's character delivering a monologue about the highest highs and the lowest lows associated with success, along with moments showcasing performances from Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera and A$AP Rocky, 36. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Highest 2 Lowest is in select theaters Aug. 22 and releases on Apple TV+ Sept. 5. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez Creates Brand New Custom Oreo Cookie, Denzel Washington Lashes Out at Photographer at Cannes Film Festival, National Rescue Dog Day is Recognized
Selena Gomez collaborates with Oreo to create brand new custom flavor. The singer/actress debuted the cookie earlier this morning with Oreo, pulling inspiration from her childhood, music, and fans to create a brand new flavor and look. The flavor is inspired by horchata, a Mexican beverage and childhood favorite of Gomez's made with milk, ground rice, and cinnamon. The cookies will feature six different embossments, including Selena's signature, and one that says 'Selenators,' the given name to the 32-year-old star's fan base. The collaboration will also help raise money for the Rare Impact Fund, which Gomez founded in 2020 to connect young people to mental health resources. The limited-edition cookies will hit the shelves on June 9 with online presale kicking off June 2. Denzel Washington involved in altercation with photographer at Cannes Film Festival. The heated exchange took place on Monday at the premiere of A24's Highest 2 Lowest , in which Washington stars. The photographer reportedly grabbed the 70-year-old actor's arm to get his attention while he was speaking with the film's director Spike Lee. Washington quickly demanded that the photographer stop, pointing directly at him with a stern warning, but as he turned to walk away the photographer was seen once again grabbing the actor. After jerking his arm free, Washington repeatedly told the photographer to stop, before removing himself from the exchange entirely. The altercation took place shortly before Washington was awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or at the event, which is known as the festival's highest honor. Today's holidays: National Quiche Lorraine Day, National Streaming Day, National Rescue Dog Day, National Pick Strawberries Day, National Band Director's Day, National Stop Nausea Day, National Women In Aerospace Day, World Bee Day, World Metrology Day In today's birthday news: Singer/actress Cher turns 79, comedian/actor Dave Thomas 76, The Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin 67, actor Tony Goldwyn 65, actress Mindy Cohn 59, actor Timothy Olyphant 57, rapper Busta Rhymes 53.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denzel Washington celebrated after tense encounter on Cannes red carpet: ‘It was a great evening'
Denzel Washington receives the festival's highest honor and a standing ovation as he steals the show with Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky. Denzel Washington's 'great evening' at Cannes, which included a surprise honor and a standing ovation, started with a heated exchange on the red carpet. On Monday, May 19, while on the red carpet for the premiere of the Spike Lee-directed neo-noir film 'Highest 2 Lowest,' which stars Washington and A$AP Rocky, Washington was chatting with Lee when a member of the paparazzi grabbed his arm. Based on footage of the incident making the rounds on the internet, the 70-year-old actor turns and warns the man to 'stop.' When Washington turned back around to return to posing with his co-star, Rocky, the man did it again. This time, Washington's response is far more intense. Despite the heated exchange, however, Washington's representative told People magazine, 'It was a great evening.' Moments later, proving how a person's luck can change on a dime, Washington received a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or, the festival's highest honor, and a standing ovation while he accepted. 'This is a total surprise for me, so I'm a little emotional, but from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all,' Washington said. 'It was a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again—brother from another mother, Spike.' He continued, 'You know, we're just blessed beyond measure, I'm blessed beyond measure, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Thank you.' Before the red carpet premiere, Washington linked up with Rocky and Lee for a photo-op that has since gone viral for its infectious display of joy. The three men, with broad smiles and coordinating white and black ensembles—Rocky in a white suit rivaling that of Tony Montana, Washington in a black T-shirt and dark wash denim, and Lee in a white T-shirt and cream slacks—posed for a series of fun shots. In several shots, Rocky is in the middle of the older men, and in other shots, the three have fun with silly poses and faces. 'Highest 2 Lowest,' a reinterpretation of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's 1963 crime thriller 'High and Low,' set in modern-day New York, marks Washington and Lee's fifth collaboration. The film has a buzzy cast, including Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, Wendell Pierce, Ice Spice in her film debut, and more. 'Highest 2 Lowest' is slated for release in theaters August 22 and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ starting Sept. 5. More must-reads: ''You're a phony bro': Ryan Clark and RGIII's feud over Angel Reese turns personal Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest' What inspired Tina Knowles to write 'Matriarch'? Beyoncé and Solange's future grandbabies: 'My kids never met my mom'
Muscat Daily
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes
Cannes, France – In a heartfelt and unexpected tribute, American actor Denzel Washington was honoured with the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, marking his first-ever appearance on the festival's famed red carpet. The 70-year-old double Oscar-winner received the surprise lifetime achievement award ahead of the premiere of Spike Lee's latest film, 'Highest 2 Lowest', in which Washington stars. Cannes festival chiefs Thierry Frémaux and Iris Knobloch presented the accolade, with a star-studded audience including A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna in attendance. Before presenting the award, Frémaux introduced a moving montage of Washington's most iconic performances, featuring clips from 'Malcolm X' and 'Mo' Better Blues', both directed by Spike Lee, as well as from 'Glory' – which earned Washington an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1989 – and 'Training Day', for which he won Best Actor in 2002. That same year, Halle Berry won Best Actress for Monster's Ball, making it the first time both top acting awards at the Academy Awards were presented to Black actors. 'It's a total surprise, I'm so emotional,' Washington reportedly said on stage. The red carpet event for Highest 2 Lowest was a spectacle in itself. Spike Lee appeared in a striking orange pinstriped suit paired with a matching hat, while A$AP Rocky flaunted a gold dental piece, adding to the flamboyant energy of the night.
