Johnny Depp “sniffed his own dinner party after the premiere of Jeanne du Barry at the Cannes Film Festival in an effort to protect his film comeback after Amber Heard’s libel trial”
Johnny Depp would have rejected his opening night dinner on Tuesday after the world premiere of his new film Jeanne du Barry at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
The actor, 59, plays King Louis XV in the French-language film, his first big screen project in three years.
And it’s rumored that Johnny, who made headlines last year during his defamation trial against Amber Heard, was so eager to protect the film’s reputation that he went home after its star-studded premiere this week.
In a photo published by the Mirrorthe star’s set table remained untouched during the dinner after the premiere, with his table card and menu on his plate.
An insider told the publication, “Everyone was expecting Johnny at dinner.
Nothing to see here: Johnny Depp reportedly turned down his opening night dinner following the world premiere of his new movie Jeanne du Barry at France’s Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (pictured on the premiere’s red carpet)
Hollywood star: The actor, 59, plays King Louis XV in the French-language film, his first big screen project in three years
It’s rare that the star of the movie doesn’t show up, but he decided to keep a low profile.
All eyes are on him and he was worried about anything that could harm his comeback after receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception at the opening ceremony of the Palais desFestivals. He was also nervous about any tension with guests inside.’
It comes after Johnny got emotional when he received a seven-minute standing ovation during the premiere, with the star overwhelmed by the crowd’s reaction.
Johnny was seen wiping tears from his eyes before raising his hands in a gesture of thanks and hugging his director and co-star Maiwenn.
The filmmaker was also in tears as she briefly took the mic, playing working-class French actress Jeanne du Barry opposite the Pirates of the Caribbean actor as former King of France Louis XV.
She tearfully said, “I want to share this moment with my lover, with my producer, with Le Pacte.
“It was a production that was difficult to finance… and I want to share this moment with my entire team at the theater.”
Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Fremaux previously issued a backlash over the film’s opening of the event amid the controversy surrounding Johnny, who successfully sued Amber for libel in a lawsuit related to an op-ed she had written about being a victim of domestic violence. abuse.
Epic comeback: Johnny received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his comeback film Jeanne du Barry on Tuesday
Dream team: he had director and co-star Maïwenn by his side
He told reporters earlier this week, “I don’t know what Johnny Depp represents in the United States to tell you the truth. We’re watching a movie.
You know, I only have one behavior in life. It is freedom of thought, freedom of speech, freedom to act according to the law.
“And so, if Johnny Depp was barred from acting in a movie, and if that movie was also banned, we wouldn’t be talking about it.”
He noted that the actor is “very extraordinary in the film for a role that was difficult,” adding, “Because if there’s anyone in the world who wasn’t interested in this high-profile trial, it’s me.” I don’t know what it’s about. I’m interested in Johnny Depp as an actor.’
Back on screen: The movie is Johnny’s first movie in three years after he sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation in 2019, with the trial taking place last year (Johnny and Amber pictured in 2016)