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No-show Denzel.
Denzel Washington skipped Monday’s “Highest 2 Lowest” press conference at the Cannes Film Festival following his headline-making exchange with a handsy photographer.
The Golden Globe winner, 70, pointed his finger and yelled at the male individual tapping on his arm, who laughed off the tense moment.
“Let me tell you — stop, stop. Never put your hands on me again,” Washington said, lip reader Jeremy Freeman told the Daily Mail Tuesday. “I’m talking to you. Stop, alright.”
When the shutterbug grabbed the “Training Day” star’s arm, Washington attempted to shake him off while seemingly repeating, “Stop it.”
It is unclear whether the Oscar winner is still in France after the altercation.
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Washington’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
The Tony winner, notably, is currently starring in “Othello” on Broadway in New York alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.
While he was not present at Monday’s press conference to address the drama, Spike Lee appeared to make a subtle mention of it.
“The last time I was in this room, I had to apologize for a f–k up,” the 68-year-old quipped of accidentally revealing the Palme d’Or winner in 2021. “But I won’t be apologizing today for a f–k up.”
Lee directed “Highest 2 Lowest,” marking his fifth time collaborating with Washington over the years.
The duo previously worked together on “Inside Man” (2006), “He Got Game” (1998), “Malcolm X” (1992) and “Mo’ Better Blues” (1990).
This time around, Washington plays a legendary music producer named David King targeted in a ransom plot.
His co-stars in the neo-noir crime thriller include A$AP Rocky — who walked the red carpet with his pregnant partner, Rihanna, at his side — Ice Spice and more A-listers.
The cast members received a standing ovation for their work on the film Monday night.
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