Johnny Depp says he no longer feels boycotted by Hollywood

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Published: 2023-05-17 21:13

Last Updated: 2024-03-29 05:56


Johnny Depp says he no longer feels boycotted by Hollywood
Johnny Depp says he no longer feels boycotted by Hollywood

Johnny Depp dismissed years of negative press over his tumultuous marriage to Amber Heard, telling the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday that most of the stories about him were "fantastically, horrifically written fiction".

Speaking to reporters a day after the premiere of his new film "Jeanne du Barry" on the festival's opening night, he insisted he did not care about being boycotted by Hollywood.

"Do I feel boycotted now? No 'coz I don't think about Hollywood, I don't have much need for Hollywood," said the actor.

Depp lost his role in the Harry Potter spin-off films, "Fantastic Beasts", after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse.

"It's a very strange, funny time where everyone must fall into line," he added. "If you want to live that kind of life, I wish you the best. I'll be on the other side."

"Jeanne du Barry", in which Depp plays French King Louis XV, who fell in love with a prostitute, received a seven-minute standing ovation, as is customary for opening night films.

Depp received a warm welcome from fans on the red carpet, taking selfies and signing autographs, and teared up during the ovation at the end.

But there was also widespread vitriol online from supporters of Heard. Journalist Eve Barlow, a friend of the actress, accused Cannes of having a "history (of) supporting rapists and abusers".