The star made a quick trip to the festival for the premiere of the director’s “Highest 2 Lowest.” A surprise was waiting.

Denzel Washington appeared to get into a spat with a photographer while walking the red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival, and a video of the exchange has gone viral on social media. Newsweek reached out to Washington's representative via email for comment.

Denzel Washington's eventful trip to the Cannes Film Festival had its highs and lows, including a tense confrontation with a red carpet photographer. The Oscar winner was celebrating the premiere of his new film,