Johnny Depp bursts into tears as he receives a SEVEN MINUTE standing ovation for comeback film Jeanne du Barry at Cannes – a year after court victory over ex-wife Amber Heard
Johnny Depp received a seven-minute standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback film Jeanne du Barry at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.
The acclaimed actor, 59 – who plays King Louis XV in the period drama – burst into tears as he took in the moment with director and co-star Maïwenn by his side.
The film is Depp’s first project since he was banned by Hollywood after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of abuse in 2016.
But after a lengthy trial last year, Heard was found to have defamed her ex-husband and was ordered to pay him more than $8 million in damages — though they later agreed on $1 million to put an end to it. to their legal battle.
The 76th Film Festival also marked Depp’s first red carpet appearance since his court victory.
Johnny Depp received a seven-minute standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback film Jeanne du Barry at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (pictured)
The Edward Scissorhands star was greeted with applause on his arrival and supported by a sea of adoring fans.
Depp couldn’t hide his joy at returning to Hollywood, having previously been dropped from several projects during the trial, including the Fantastic Beasts movie franchise.
According to reports, crowds of onlookers shouted “Johnny!” while Depp, sporting purple-tinted sunglasses, signed autographs and stepped back into the spotlight.
Jeanne du Barry is being heralded as Depp’s comeback, though his prominence at Cannes has been hotly debated.
While he earned the audience’s love, critics had a mixed reaction to Depp’s performance.
Some were impressed with his spoken French, while others said it was “great to see Depp in subtle and quiet mode.”
Louis XV ruled France from 1715 until his death in 1774. He was married to Queen of France, Marie Leczinska, but had several long-term affairs. Jeanne was his last lover before he died.
The much-anticipated play from that period was shot in the summer and is not only his career comeback, but also Johnny’s first film in French.
According to the synopsis, the story “follows Jeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and fun [who] uses her intelligence and allure to climb one by one the rungs of the social ladder.’
The plot continues as she “becomes the favorite of King Louis XV, who, unaware of her status as a courtesan, regains a zest for life through her.”
“They fall madly in love,” reads the synopsis. “Against all decency and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival throws the court into commotion.”
The film also stars Benjamin Lavernhe, Melvil Poupaud, Pierre Richard, Pascal Greggory and India Hair.