Cannes, France – A security guard at the Cannes Film Festival faced another tense encounter, this time with Dominican actress Massiel Taveras. The incident unfolded as Taveras attempted to showcase her gown with a long train featuring an image of Jesus Christ at the prestigious event’s red carpet.
In a now-viral video, Taveras was seen pushing the female guard away as she tried to adjust her train and pose for photographers. The video captured the escalating tension between the two, although the exact words exchanged remain unclear.
Tensions escalated further as Taveras reached the top of the stairs, waving to the crowd before forcefully pushing off the security guard who touched her while attempting to guide her into the building. This encounter mirrored a similar incident involving singer Kelly Rowland, who also had a heated exchange with the same security guard on the red carpet.
Rowland, a former member of Destiny’s Child, was seen raising her finger in the guard’s face as she expressed her displeasure with the handling of the situation. The singer later addressed the incident in an interview, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and challenging perceived disparities in treatment.
During the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Cannes Gala, Rowland reiterated her stance, suggesting that race may have played a role in the security guard’s actions. She emphasized the need to stand firm in such situations, highlighting the need to address potential biases in treatment at high-profile events like the Cannes Film Festival.
The encounters at Cannes involving Taveras, Rowland, and the security guard shed light on issues of respect, boundaries, and potentially unequal treatment based on appearance. As the festival continues, discussions surrounding these incidents serve as a reminder of the complexities and challenges present in the world of entertainment and public events.