Denzel Washington lashes out at heckler in NYC in viral video, fans say 'don't poke the bear'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Denzel Washington's fans are rallying behind him after a viral video showed the actor losing his cool. The ‘Equalizer’ star appeared visibly frustrated when a crowd of photographers surrounded him, blocking his path and yelling his name. 

This incident occurred following his appearance at an event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Wednesday, October 23. Supporters are taking to social media to defend the two-time Academy Award winner and express their admiration for him during this challenging moment.

Video of Denzel Washington losing patience while entering an event goes viral

Denzel Washington's intense moment with autograph seekers outside an event in New York has been caught on camera. The actor was in the Big Apple to honor Samuel L Jackson when the crowded scene forced him to pause and greet fans while posing for photos. 

Overwhelmed by a throng of people constantly calling his name, Washington visibly became agitated as a group of paparazzi crossed the line. The details of what the Oscar-winning actor said during this tense encounter remain unclear, as does the specific trigger for his frustration with the crowd.

In the video, he can be seen scolding someone who had seemingly crossed a boundary by persistently yelling for his attention. The noisy surroundings made it difficult to decipher the full conversation, but it was evident that fans were clamoring for Washington’s attention and autographs. 

At one point, he asserted at the heckler, “I heard you. You talk about showing love… Respecting me.." A member of the crowd replied, "We already do," to which Washington responded, "I said 'I'll see you when I get out', which part of that don't y'all understand.” As he walked into the building, he added, "Or not, or not, We can do it another way... or not, we can do it both ways."

According to TMZ, the actor was seen smiling and posing for photos outside New York City's Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday. Supporters took to social media to call for more respect for the actor, while others mocked the situation, drawing comparisons to his iconic 'King Kong' scene from the 2001 classic 'Training Day'.

Denzel Washington's heated exchange with autograph hunters sparks online debate

After watching the viral video of Denzel Washington's heated exchange with paparazzi, several internet users quickly came to the actor's defense regarding his tense moment with one saying, "Respect the man." One user wrote, "They better leave Denzel Washington alone fr."

Someone else asserted, "Don't poke the bear," and another shared a GIF saying, "That was just a coaching moment."

One user summarized Washington's outburst and said, 'He tired of yall"

A user shared, "Or we can do it another way 😳 lol if yall know like I know you wouldn’t be standing there when he came out."

Another individual said, "Dude is the same character in every movie." 

One user penned, "I know being a super famous celebrity has to be exhausting," and a user shared a GIF from one of Washington's movies where he says, "I'm preparing."

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