In reply to The Truth Hurts.

Thousands of actors would love to go to Cannes and other international markets because they get to network with other producers. There is no real proof that Lee Daniels would not pay her travel expenses but regardless the trip itself is free. Any actor going overseas to promote a film and boost their career can write off ALL of those expenses (airfare, hotel, limo, clothes, meals, gifts, etc) as part of promoting the movie and building the actor's brand.