Cannes is under scrutiny after a security guard, previously criticised for similar behaviour, allegedly targeted K-pop star YoonA with racist treatment. The incident follows a confrontation involving Kelly Rowland and Dominican actress Massiel Taveras.
The guard reportedly prevented YoonA from interacting with cameras, leading fans to believe the guard has issues with ‘women of colour from posing on the stairs.’
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The fan who posted this video wrote, “Finding out that security racist woman at Cannes did the same thing to yoona on the red carpet??? Like why is she still there and not fired after Kelly rowland’s situation ???? (sic)”
YoonA, who attended the 77th Cannes Film Festival in a pink gown, was seen in a video appearing uncomfortable after being rushed by the guard. The video surfaced after Kelly Rowland’s incident, where Rowland suggested the guard’s actions were racially motivated.
Fans noted the ‘mistreatment’ when American actors were allowed more time to pose. Another video showed Massiel Taveras in a heated argument with the same guard, who tried to stop her from posing with her dress. Taveras eventually pushed past the guard.
Kelly Rowland, in an interview with AP, said she stood her ground against the guard, highlighting that other women who did not look like her were not scolded or pushed. This series of events has sparked discussions about racial bias at the festival.
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