May 24th 2024.
Kelly Rowland is not shying away from addressing the recent incident that went viral on social media. On Tuesday, May 21, while walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, she had a run-in with security that caught the attention of the media. Despite this, the Destiny's Child singer has remained composed and confident, keeping her head held high.
The incident occurred when Rowland, along with other celebrities, was making her way up the red carpet, greeting fans and posing for photos. However, security guards quickly followed behind her, using their hands to push her up the stairs and off the carpet. One female guard even appeared to be aggressive, stepping on Rowland's red gown and holding her arm out to escort her away.
Rowland can be seen in photos saying something to the guard, still maintaining a smile before her tone becomes more serious as the guard continues to rush her away. Instead of a graceful red carpet moment, Rowland's photos showed her being escorted away by security.
The exchange soon made its rounds on social media, with many people defending Rowland for standing up for herself. It was clear that the security did not seem to know or care about her celebrity status, unlike other stars who were given ample time to pose on the stairs.
In an interview with the Associated Press at the amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday, May 23, Rowland explained why she had to stand her ground in the face of this mistreatment. She stated, "The woman knows what happened. I know what happened. I have a boundary, and I stand by those boundaries, and that is it."
Rowland also pointed out the racial profiling that she felt was present, as she was the only one who seemed to have a different experience on the red carpet compared to her peers who did not look like her. She stated, "And there were other women that attended that carpet who did not quite look like me, and they didn't get scolded or pushed off or told to get off. I stood my ground, and she felt like she had to stand hers, but I stood my ground."
The organizers of the Cannes Film Festival have not yet commented on the incident, but fans have been vocal about their support for Rowland. Many have expressed their outrage at the mistreatment she faced, with one fan even calling it "bad character" and another acknowledging the pain of having to stand up for oneself in such situations.
In related news, the Renaissance Group has announced their plans to showcase "Culture Mix" at the Cannes Lions Festival, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives. With incidents like this highlighting the need for more representation and inclusion in the entertainment industry, initiatives like these are crucial for promoting change.
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