Kelly Rowland, 43, recently addressed the controversy surrounding her behavior on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. The singer, known for her time with Destiny’s Child, was attending the premiere of the French film “Marcello Mio” and looked stunning in a red, strapless gown.
As Kelly made her way up the famous steps, a verbal altercation occurred with a member of security who attempted to guide her into the venue. Sources revealed that staff members at the festival had been “aggressive,” which led to Kelly’s frustration.
“The people who are assigned to helping stars walk the red carpet were being aggressive, and Kelly was trying to ignore it,” an insider told DailyMail.com. “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,” they added.
Kelly reportedly doesn’t mind if she is perceived as a diva. “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 source explained.
Footage of the incident shows Kelly scolding the staff member, holding up her finger to admonish the woman in front of onlookers. The security guard appeared to respond frantically as Kelly continued her tirade while ascending the steps.
This incident follows another controversial moment earlier this year when Kelly walked out of an appearance on the Today show in February. The reasons for her departure have been disputed. Initial reports suggested that Kelly was dissatisfied with her dressing room, but sources later claimed that she left due to “disrespect” shown by co-host Savannah Guthrie, who aggressively questioned her about Beyoncé instead of her new film “Mea Culpa.”
Although Hoda Kotb, the show’s anchor, mentioned that Kelly could share her dressing room next time, an insider told The Wrap that Kelly felt disrespected by Guthrie’s line of questioning about Beyoncé. “Kelly was offended that Savannah repeatedly and aggressively asked her about Beyoncé,” the insider said. “She and her team were not happy and felt disrespected.”
Contrary to these claims, sources told TMZ that the issue was not about Beyoncé and that the dressing room accommodations were indeed a factor. Kelly’s team had reportedly tried to secure a new dressing room, but another was occupied by Jennifer Lopez.
Despite the controversies, Kelly remains focused on her career. “I’m happy and doing what’s important and stepping up to what the universe has for me,” she said. She emphasized her desire to move forward and concentrate on her current projects, rather than dwelling on past affiliations with Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child.
At Cannes, Kelly stunned in a custom Loewe gown, showcasing her svelte physique and accessorised with a diamond necklace and clutch bag. Her appearance at the festival, despite the security clash, underscored her commitment to her career and her willingness to stand up for herself in challenging situations.
