Denzel Washington loses it at fans waiting for autograph (video)

The explosive moment Denzel Washington clashed with fans waiting for autograph outside an event in New York has been captured on camera. 

Washington, 69, was in New York to attend an event honouring Samuel L. Jackson at the Museum of Modern Art, and had stopped to greet fans and pose for pictures outside of the venue. 

However, the actor’s attention was captured by a group of men calling his name from the side, leading to what appeared to be a heated exchange. 

It’s unclear what exactly happened to cause the Oscar-winning actor to lose his patience with members of the crowd, but he can be seen in the footage scolding someone who had seemingly overstepped when calling for his attention.  

It’s difficult to make out the full conversation due to surrounding noise, however several people can be heard calling for Washington’s attention and asking for autographs, prompting him to walk over and tell them: “I heard you. You talk about showing love… Respecting me.” 

The person in the crowd then responds by saying: “We already do.” 

“I said I’ll see you when I get out, which part of that don’t y’all understand,” Washington replied. 

“It’s about showing love’ – before raising his voice and declaring ‘or not, or not! we can do it another way… or not, we can do it both ways,” he adds, before walking into the building. 

Watch the video below: