Spike Lee wants no part in Denzel Washington’s messy red carpet behavior. The director, 68, participated in the “Highest 2 Lowest” press conference at the Cannes Film Festival Tuesday and subtly addressed Washington’s awkward red carpet exchange with a photographer.

A night of unexpected magic at the Cannes Film Festival as Denzel Washington receives a surprise honorary Palme d'Or before the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest”. Rihanna lit up the red carpet,