Johnny Depp Fans Swarm Cannes With Screams and Shrines on Opening Night: ‘Viva Johnny’
variety.comJohnny Depp remains a controversial figure. The actor was embraced with a movie star’s welcome as he returned to Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday for the premiere of “Jeanne du Barry.” The period drama, from director Maïwenn, marks the actor’s first leading role in three years, following ongoing legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.
French fans began gathering as early as 10 a.m. along the Croisette in the hopes of scoring an autograph and snagging a selfie with Depp, who made his way into the theater just after 7 p.m.
Enthusiastic spectators were holding up posters saying “Viva Johnny” and “We Love Johnny” while others chanted “Johnny, Johnny, Johnny” and held out the actor’s Dior ads for a signature.
Depp, sporting a pony tail and purple sunglasses, took his time to pose for selfies and acknowledge the admirers who came to see him.
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