Kelly Rowland Confronts Security in Cannes Red Carpet Video

Kelly Rowland's tense encounter with security at Cannes Film Festival goes viral as she appears to yell and point fingers.

At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Kelly Rowland faced a tense encounter with security while walking the red carpet. The former Destiny's Child singer, 43, was attending the premiere of the film Marcello Mio when security began to usher her up the red steps. In video footage shared online, Kelly can be seen ascending the steps before turning around for another photo. A female security guard then attempted to guide her up the steps, leading to a confrontation where Kelly appeared to yell at the guard and point a finger in her face.

Social media users quickly tried to lip-read what Kelly said, with guesses ranging from "Don't talk to me like that. I'm not a child" to "Don't touch me like that! I'm not playing!" Kelly has not addressed the incident publicly, choosing instead to share photos of her red carpet look on Instagram.

During an appearance on Chicago's WGN News, Kelly declined to discuss the incident, focusing instead on promoting her new Netflix drama Mea Culpa. Reports suggest that Kelly's departure from the talk show was due to disappointment with her dressing room, with Today show host Savannah hinting at the need for a remodel. The historic studio where the show is filmed is iconic but outdated, leading to calls for an "Extreme Makeover: Today Show Dressing Room Edition."

The incident at Cannes and Kelly's subsequent silence have sparked speculation and curiosity among fans. Despite the drama, Kelly continues to focus on her career and projects, maintaining a glamorous and composed presence in the public eye.