Drama at the Cannes Film Festival this year played out not on the silver screen but on the red carpet. On the iconic steps leading into the festival, several stars clashed with ushers who tried to rush them along. Kelly Rowland appeared to scold a festival employee after she and several other ushers tried to hurry the former Destiny's Child singer up the stairs.
Just one day later, the same usher stopped Dominican actress Marel Tavares before the premiere of "The Count of Monte Cristo," preventing her from unfurling a showstopping train featuring an image of Jesus. Tavares defied the usher, pushing her way into the venue and later posting a photo on Instagram showing the full dress on display indoors.
Ryan Abrillo, a photographer who captured the video of Tavares, has covered the Cannes Film Festival for years. When asked what was different this year, he described it as "aggressive, completely different" from previous years, noting two to three celebrities were being handled aggressively.
Rowland stood by her actions and suggested race may have played a role, stating that other women who didn't look like her weren't scolded or pushed off the carpet. Tavares showed support for Rowland on Instagram, expressing her admiration for Rowland's calm demeanor and sharing her own frustrations with the abuse.
Additionally, video emerged showing Korean actress and former K-pop star Yuna being hurried along by the same security guard on May 19th, seemingly taken by surprise. Neither the Cannes Film Festival nor the three celebrities involved have responded for comment.
The story has sparked much online discussion, with some people questioning whether the rules for walking the red carpet are being enforced more strictly this year. Cannes has long had strict red carpet rules, banning selfies in 2018 to prevent delays and requiring women to wear high heels in 2016, which led to significant outrage and protest, including Julia Roberts going barefoot that year.
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