Academy Award winner Denzel Washington had a heated confrontation with autograph hunters, asking: "What don't you understand?" Video footage captured Washington becoming visibly agitated during an exchange with fans gathered outside New York City's Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday, where he was attending a benefit honoring fellow actor Samuel L. Jackson. The incident occurred after the Training Day star had posed for a photo with a fan.
Lenny Kravitz's flourishing family from ex Lisa Bonet to Channing Tatum Gladiator sequel in chaos after 'fireball' lands six crew members in hospital "I said I'll see you when I get out, which part of that don't y'all understand?" Washington can be heard saying in the video, pointing his finger at the crowd. When fans responded that they respected him, the actor continued, "It's about showing love," before raising his voice and adding, "or not, or not! We can do it another way..
. or not, we can do it both ways!" The incident comes amid recent reports of a separate altercation between Washington and Sean Diddy Combs dating back to 2003. According to sources speaking to Us Weekly, Washington allegedly confronted Combs, reportedly telling the music mogul, "You don't respect anyone.
" Washington and Combs were previously seen together at various high-profile events throughout the early 2000s, including the 2001 Essence Awards and President Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009. Representatives for Washington have not responded to requests for .