Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Frémaux surprised Denzel Washington with an honorary Palme d’Or before the premiere of “Highest 2 Lowest” on Monday night. “This is my brother, right here,” said the film's director Spike Lee,

Despite the tense moment, the photographer and others nearby appeared to be smiling throughout the unusual encounter.

In Cannes, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky share a sweet moment on the red carpet while celebrating Highest 2 Lowest with Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright. Also in France, Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse attend an inaugural luncheon and Dakota Johnson hits the red carpet.

The two-time Oscar winner couldn’t afford to miss a performance of the starry revival of the beloved Shakespearean tragedy, which has shattered box office records at City’s

Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest premiered at Cannes with Denzel Washington's surprise Palme d'Or, A$AP Rocky’s rare acting turn, and Rihanna’s unforgettable baby bump reveal.