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Denzel Washington angrily clashes with paparazzi at Cannes Festival's red carpet

US actor Denzel Washington argues with a photographer next to US singer and actor ASAP Rocky as they 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. (Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP)

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".

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