Why ‘diva’ Kelly Rowland scolded Cannes Film Festival security guard: report

Kelly Rowland scolded a Cannes Film Festival security guard because she was becoming too “aggressive” — and the singer “doesn’t care” if she’s coming off as a “diva.”

The Destiny’s Child alum had been attending the premiere of the French film “Marcello Mio” Tuesday when a female guard held up her arm to guide Rowland up the famed red steps.

The gesture didn’t appear to sit well with Rowland, who scowled and held up her left index finger to admonish the woman in front of everyone, and now an insider has claimed to the Daily Mail that the performer had “had it” with the staff.

The reason Kelly Rowland scolded a Cannes Film Festival security guard has been revealed. Pool Photo Events 03/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock An insider claimed to the Daily Mail that staffers had been getting “aggressive.” Pool Photo Events 03/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock

“The people who are assigned to helping stars walk the red carpet were being aggressive and Kelly was trying to ignore it,” an insider claimed.

“By the time [Rowland] got to the last woman she had had it because she scolded Kelly and told her to move when she was trying to wave to fans and help the paparazzi get their shot.”

“She doesn’t care if she comes across like a diva if she knows that she is advocating for herself,” the insider explained. “She isn’t fake.” AFP via Getty Images The security guard had raised her arm in an attempt to guide the Destiny’s Child star up the stairs. Pool Photo Events 03/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock

The sourced added that the “Mea Culpa” actress, 43, “wanted to set a clear boundary” with the security staffer.

“She doesn’t care if she comes across like a diva if she knows that she is advocating for herself,” the insider explained. “She isn’t fake.”

Rowland’s rep didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

Rowland had been “trying to ignore” the staffers’ behavior. Pool Photo Events 03/ipa-agency.net/Shutterstock The “Mea Culpa” star hasn’t addressed the incident. / SplashNews.com

The “Bootylicious” singer found herself facing claims of diva-like behavior earlier this year after she walked off the set of the “Today” show because the dressing rooms “weren’t up to par,” prompting guest Rita Ora to step in as co-host at the last minute.

Co-anchor Hoda Kotb, who admitted she was bummed about Rowland’s actions, later offered to “share” her changing room with the pop star.

The “Survivor” songstress’ flak eventually issued a statement about Rowland, calling her client “one of the kindest, most amiable humans I have ever met and have had the blessing to represent.”

The rep didn’t acknowledge Rowland walking off set.