Kelly Rowland expressed frustration with Cannes Film Festival ushers after being hurried up the stairs while still posing for photographs. The incident occurred as Rowland attended the premiere of Marcello Mio. A video capturing the singer addressing one of the ushers went viral, prompting speculation. However, Rowland’s representative clarified that she was repeatedly pressured about her position on the stairs, leading to her reaction.
What did the video of Kelly Rowland depict?
One of the Kelly Rowland videos posted on X claimed that ushers surrounded the musician in uncomfortably close proximity, yet the actress maintained her composure and continued posing for the cameras. However, as Rowland turned to acknowledge the audience, individuals dressed in black suits reached out and made contact with her outstretched arm, while another placed a hand on her back.
As the ushers repeatedly touched the hand and back of the Bad Hair actress, Rowland eventually snapped at one of them. Following the incident, she proceeded up the stairs, only for the ushers to repeat the same mistake with a woman resembling Kelly Rowland.
Reports suggest, “Apparently the security guards were rushing her, but in a very intrusive and even rude manner. When the woman touched her, it seemed to provoke a reaction, as Americans typically prefer not to be touched without reason!”
O vídeo completo da Kelly Rowland tretando em Cannes. Pelo visto os seguranças tavam apressando ela, mas assim, de uma forma bem incisiva né, até grosseira.
— Samir Duarte (@eusousamir) May 22, 2024
E a mulher encostou nela, e se tem uma coisa q frita americano é vc encostar neles sem motivo! pic.twitter.com/IR0AvxoDYE
Rules and regulations at the Cannes Film Festival
Over the years, the regulations for attending the Cannes Film Festival have undergone significant changes. On the red carpet, celebrities are now prohibited from taking selfies or recording videos, and they are expected to treat the staff with respect. Until 2015, actresses were not permitted to pose on the Cannes red carpet without wearing heels. However, after Kristen Stewart protested against this rule by removing her sandals in 2015, the requirement was abolished from the festival.
Furthermore, celebrities are required to adhere strictly to the dress code at Cannes and avoid lingering in one pose for too long. In Kelly Rowland’s case, reports indicated that although the actress did not delay the photo-taking process, she was still hurried along by the ushers.