Denzel Washington’s heated change with a photographer on the pink carpet on the Cannes Movie Pageant in France has been decoded by an expert lip reader.
The 2-time Oscar winner, 70, attended the world premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” Monday, however his glamorous outing was overshadowed by an intense disagreement that noticed him lose his cool.
The Hollywood star regarded fired up when he approached the road of shutterbugs — earlier than pointing his finger within the face of one of many snappers.
Knowledgeable lip reader Jeremy Freeman has since decoded the fiery change, telling the Day by day Mail that Washington lashed out after a photographer touched his arm.
“Hey, one — one more time, stop,” the actor instructed the snapper, in accordance with Freeman.
“Let me tell you — stop, stop — never put your hands on me again,” he continued to shout. “I’m talking to you, stop, all right.”
The lip reader mentioned that the photographer responded to the actor, saying, “Not allowed,” earlier than cracking a smile.
Moments later, the snapper may be seen grabbing Washington’s arm as soon as extra, earlier than asking, “Can I take a picture?”
At that time, the actor appeared visibly flustered as he yelled, “Stop, stop it, stop it. I mean it. Stop, stop it.”
Regardless of the heated change, the photographer and his colleagues all gave the impression to be smiling on the weird interplay.
The Submit has reached out to Washington’s reps for remark.
Moments earlier than the ordeal, Washington was speaking to Lee, 68, and rapper A$AP Rocky, 36, who additionally stars within the movie.
The heated change didn’t seem to dampen his spirits, as Washington was seen beaming from ear to ear later within the night when he was shocked with an honorary Palme d’Or award, given to him by Lee.
“This is my brother right here. I love him, I love him. I’m glad you’re here where all the people love you too,” Lee mentioned whereas giving Washington the coveted award.
“This is a total surprise for me so I’m a little emotional, but from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all,” the actor mentioned in response. “It was a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again — brother from another mother, Spike.”
“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,” he quipped.
“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.”
