Johnny Depp is getting a lot of praise during his controversial appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, 59, made his return to the spotlight one year after his bombshell defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Depp received applause from fans as he arrived at the red carpet around 7 p.m. for opening night of his French film, "Jeanne Du Barry," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Depp stars in the French-speaking role as King Louis XV, alongside director Maïwenn in the film. According to the outlet, the actor, who arrived with his security team, posed for selfies with fans and signed autographs as he made his way down the carpet.There were signs that said "Viva Johnny" as onlookers shouted Depp's name while he greeted fans for more than five minutes.
The "Jeanne Du Barry" cast walked the carpet to The Clash's song, "Should I Stay or Should I Go." Once they stepped inside the theater, Depp and the cast received a standing ovation, the outlet reported.The audience also gave the cast another standing ovation after the screening, prompting Depp and Maïwenn to tear up.
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