Denzel Washington was filmed blasting away at autograph hunters in New York City on Wednesday.
The Oscar-winning actor, 69, snapped at fans as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art for a film benefit honoring Samuel L. Jackson – with the tense exchange captured in a dramatic video.
The Training Day star was spotted arriving at the museum posing with a fan as autograph hunters shouted his name out.
A visibly irritated Washington walked in, but then turned and addressed a fan in the crowd.
Although the entire conversation cannot be deciphered, the actor was seen pointing his finger and heard saying, “I heard you.” You’re talking about showing love…’
‘…Respecting me’ to which the fan said: ‘we already do that.’
Denzel Washington was filmed blasting away at autograph hunters in New York City on Wednesday
The Oscar-winning actor, 69, snapped at fans as he arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art for a movie benefit honoring Samuel L. Jackson – with the tense exchange captured in a dramatic video
Washington responded, “I said I’ll see you when I get out, what part of that don’t you understand?
“It’s about showing love” – before raising his voice and saying “or not, or not!” we can do it another way… or not, we can do it both ways!’
He then walked into the building after the shock incident.
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for comment.
Earlier this month it was claimed that Washington got into a heated argument with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after a night of partying in 2003.
A source claimed so We weekly that ‘Denzel shouted, “You don’t respect anyone”‘ at the hip-hop mogul, who is currently awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
‘[Denzel and his wife, Pauletta Washington] was partying until dawn [with Diddy]”, and they saw something and stormed out,” the source told the outlet.
In the early 2000s, Washington and Diddy appeared together a number of times, including the 2001 Essence Awards, former President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009, and two NBA games.
The Training Day star was spotted arriving at the museum posing with a fan as autograph hunters shouted his name aside
Washington was heard telling his fans, “It’s about showing love” – before raising his voice and declaring “or not, or not!” we can do it another way… or not, we can do it both ways!’
A visibly irritated Washington then headed to the audience
The star was all smiles as he posed on the red carpet at the event
It’s unclear what the men were fighting over, but there is no indication the fight is related to Diddy’s current criminal charges.
Reps for Washington and Diddy did not return DailyMail.com’s requests for comment at this time.
Twenty years after the alleged incident, Diddy is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.