Cannes 2023: Juror Brie Larson Dodges Question About Attending Johnny Depp’s Film; Amber Heard Supporters Protest On Red Carpet

etcanada.com:

Brie Larson seemed to dodge questions surrounding this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening with the Johnny Depp-led film “Jeanne du Barry”.

The actress, who is a juror at the 2023 festival, mainly avoided answering whether or not she’ll be attending the world premiere of Depp’s new film — his first leading role in three years following his publicized legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.

Last June, a U.S. jury found that Heard defamed Depp and awarded him $10 million in compensatory damages, followed by the case being settled in December.

As a juror, Larson isn’t required to attend since the historical drama is not playing in competition. “You’re asking me that?” the “Captain Marvel” star responded to the question during a jury press conference on Tuesday. “I’m sorry, I don’t understand the correlation or why me specifically.” Larson, 33, was seemingly pressed by media given her outspoken advocacy for victims of sexual assault and the #MeToo movement.