The “real” reason why Kelly Rowland scolded an assistant on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet has been revealed.
On Tuesday, the former Destiny’s Child star attended the premiere of the French film Marcello Mio.
As Kelly made her way up the famous steps, she appeared to engage in a verbal dispute with a member of security who held her arm to guide her into the venue.
.@KellyRowland had to gather security after they tried to rush her up the stairs while she attempted to talk to fans and paparazzi. pic.twitter.com/2Or0duRYxk
— OhKelly! (@OhKellyRowland) May 21, 2024
However, it has been revealed that the altercation occurred because staff members at the iconic French festival were “being aggressive” and the singer had “had it” with them.
A source told the DailyMail: “The people who are assigned to helping stars walk the red carpet were being aggressive and Kelly was trying to ignore it.”
“By the time she got to the last woman she had had it because she scolded Kelly and told her to move when she was trying to wave to fans and help the paparazzi get their shot.”
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The source also revealed: “She doesn’t care if she comes across like a diva if she knows that she is advocating for herself. She isn’t fake and wanted to set a clear boundary.”
The 43-year-old appeared furious as she held up her finger angrily to the woman in front of the crowd in attendance.
The security guard appeared shocked as she frantically responded to the singer who continued her tirade as she made her way up the stairs.
The star’s reaction comes just weeks after Kelly stormed out of her Today Show appearance in February.
The reason why the singer walked off the daytime show has been disputed since.
It was initially claimed that the 43-year-old pulled out of co-hosting the rest of the Today Show alongside Hoda Kotb as she was unhappy with her dressing room.
.@HodaKotb from the Today Show clears the air & sends love to @KELLYROWLAND.
“I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland… she can share my dressing room”. pic.twitter.com/SRls122iDF
— OhKelly! (@OhKellyRowland) February 20, 2024
In a quick turnover, singer Rita Ora was forced to step in at the last minute.
However, other sources have claimed that Kelly walked off the show due to feeling “disrespected” by host Savannah Guthrie who “aggressively” questioned her about Beyoncé, rather than herself.
Kelly is said to have been particularly upset by this as she was there to promote her new film Mea Culpa.
