In response to the push-off incident involving the same security guard at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, Massiel Taveras publicly commended Kelly Rowland for standing up for herself. Taveras took to her Instagram story to repost articles highlighting Rowland’s reaction to the incident.
“Queen,” Taveras commented, along with expressing the importance of respect. While Taveras praised Rowland’s response, she did not directly address her own altercation with the security guard. However, reports indicate that Taveras became visibly upset when the guard touched and subsequently pushed her as they reached the top of the stairs.
A summary of the Cannes 2024 red carpet incident
The Cannes Film Festival showcased some of the most remarkable films in history, yet it also attracted significant drama and media attention. A video went viral depicting Kelly Rowland reprimanding an unidentified female staffer as they ascended the red carpet stairs for the premiere of Marcello Mio. The altercation ensued when the guard appeared to hurry the actress by placing her arm on Rowland’s back.
In response, Rowland swiftly turned to address the guard, raising her pointer finger. According to a lip reader cited by Page Six, the “Motivation” singer stated, “Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t talk to me like that. You’re not my mother. I told you not to talk to me like that.” Similarly, Massiel Taveras also encountered a similar situation with the same guard prior to Rowland’s incident.
What could be the reason behind Kelly Rowland’s stern response?
Kelly Rowland reportedly reached her limit due to the aggressive behavior of all the staff members. Following the incident, the renowned artist became emotional when reflecting on the heated encounter at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Cannes Gala. “That woman knows what happened. I know what happened,” she conveyed to AP News. “I have boundaries, and I stand by those boundaries,” affirmed the actress.
Expanding on her stance, she added, “There were other women on that carpet who did not resemble me, and they were not scolded, pushed, or told to leave. I held my ground, and she felt compelled to hold hers. But I held my ground.”