Kelly Rowland appears to scold security guard as she walks the red carpet in Cannes

Kelly Rowland graced the red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.

But despite being dressed up to the nines and posing for some glamorous pictures, the Destiny's Child star is making headlines for another reason - appearing to scold a security guard at the prestigious event.

Rowland, 43, was pictured putting on animated display and raising her finger at a female security guard while hitting the stairs at the film festival.

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The Motivation singer stepped out at the Marcello Mio red carpet when the interaction took place.

Rowland was making her way up the stairs and waving to fans as the security guard ushered her through.

On the evening, Rowland stunned in a strapless red dress and a diamond necklace and was all-smiles as she first hit the red carpet.

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Rowland is celebrating the release of her new thriller, Mea Culpa, and in recent months spent time promoting the film.

She rose to fame in Destiny's Child, but went on to forge a successful solo career.

Speaking about her bond with her Destiny's Child co-stars Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, she told Elle UK: ''So many women say 'oh my god, I love your relationship with the girls [Destiny's Child]'''.

"And it's because we all genuinely want to see each other be great and go after things that we're passionate about.

"And if we feel like one [of us] needs a little push, we do that, whether they're ready for it or not. It's about being there and making sure they push themselves."

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