Overview

• Denzel Washington confronted a photographer at the Cannes Film Festival after the individual grabbed his arm, escalating tensions during the red carpet event.
• The actor was honored with an honorary Palme d’Or during his one-day visit to Cannes for the premiere of 'Highest 2 Low.'
• Washington left Cannes immediately after the premiere, missing the press conference, as his return to Broadway for 'Othello' was pre-scheduled.
• His representative confirmed that his departure was unrelated to the red carpet incident and had been planned in advance to accommodate his theater schedule.
• Promotional efforts for 'Highest 2 Low,' directed by Spike Lee, continue as Washington resumes his Broadway role alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.