Professional lip readers have recently speculated on what Kelly Rowland might have allegedly said during a tense moment with security at the Cannes Film Festival. According to the Daily Mail UK, the incident occurred after the singer walked the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Marcello Mio’ and was photographed confronting a female security guard.

Jacqui Press, a seasoned lip reader, noted that the altercation began after the security guard stepped on Kelly’s dress. Initially, Kelly allegedly responded calmly with, “It’s okay.” However, the security guard then made an undiscernible comment that appeared to upset Kelly. Her demeanor shifted, and she sternly replied, “Don’t talk to me like that.”

Press claimed that Kelly repeated this phrase multiple times as the security guard continued to guide her up the stairs. During this exchange, a male security guard approached to inquire about the situation, while a woman accompanying Kelly, seemingly part of her team, exchanged words with the security guard as well.

A TikTok user and popular lip reader, @itsmejackie, offered a slightly different interpretation of the incident. According to Jackie, Kelly reportedly said, “You are not my mother, and you don’t talk to me like that.” Additionally, Jackie suggested that Kelly also said, “I am not a child. Don’t talk to me like that,” before reaching the top of the stairs. Despite slight variations in their accounts, both lip readers conveyed the essence of Kelly’s displeasure with how she was addressed by the security guard.