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Denzel Washington reveals why he REALLY skipped Cannes Film Festival event after tense red carpet showdown


Denzel Washington is shedding light on why he skipped a press conference for his new film at the Cannes Film Festival after a tense red carpet confrontation with a photographer.

'The studio and festival were aware weeks ago, ahead of time, that he would not be available for the press conference today due to his work commitment on the play,' Washington's representative explained. 'The studio and festival were aware weeks ago, ahead of time, that he would not be available for the press conference today due to his work commitment on [his Broadway production of Othello],' his rep said; his outburst at a photographer Monday is pictured The Oscar-winning actor snapped at fans as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art for a film benefit honoring Samuel L. Jackson- with the tense exchange captured in a dramatic video.

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