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,

Thierry Frémaux surprised Denzel Washington with an honorary Palme d’Or before the premiere of ‘‘Highest 2 Lowest’’ on Monday night.

Denzel Washington descended upon the French Riviera this week for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where both a lifetime achievement award and an eager photographer awaited his attention.

U.S. actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening in recognition of his outstanding career, according to organisers.

Once inside the film festival, the two-time Academy Award winner was all smiles when he was bestowed the prestigious Palme d’Or honor in front of the assembled audience.