Cannes, France

The security guard who was involved in a recent viral confrontation with Kelly Rowland at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is making headlines once again. This time, footage circulating on social media captures a heated exchange between the same female security guard and Dominican actress Massiel Taveras on the iconic red carpet.

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The incident, which unfolded on the staircase of the Palais des Festivals, shows Taveras in a striking white gown with a long train. As Taveras moved up the red carpet, the security guard could be seen gesturing for her to proceed. Taveras, attempting to fan out the elaborate train of her dress, appeared to push the guard's arm away after a brief exchange of words.

The video, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), captures the tension as the security guard continually tried to direct Taveras up the stairs. Taveras, visibly frustrated, pushed the guard’s arm away multiple times while exchanging heated words. Despite the interruption, Taveras managed to wave at fans before being urged again by the security guard to move along.

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This latest incident comes just days after the security guard went viral for a similar altercation with Kelly Rowland during the premiere of Marcello Mio. The 43-year-old Mea Culpa actress addressed the incident at the amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday, May 23, explaining her stance on the matter.

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"The woman knows what happened. I know what happened," Rowland told the Associated Press. "I have a boundary, and I stand by those boundaries, and that is it."

Rowland also noted a discrepancy in treatment, stating, "There were other women that attended that carpet who did not quite look like me, and they didn’t get scolded or pushed off or told to get off. I stood my ground, and she felt like she had to stand hers, but I stood my ground."

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Video footage of Rowland's incident showed the security guard with an arm outstretched, directing Rowland to keep moving. The singer, visibly upset, was seen speaking sternly and pointing at the guard while multiple people accompanying her tried to intervene. Nevertheless, the guard remained firm in her duties, moving the group along the carpet.

Throughout the festival, the red carpet has seen numerous high-profile appearances, including Meryl Streep, Sebastian Stan, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga stars Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky.

The 77th Cannes Film Festival, which began on May 14, concluded with the announcement of the jury's awards, including the prestigious Palme d'Or, at its closing ceremony on Saturday, May 25.