Johnny Depp and castmates receive 7-minute standing ovation at Cannes
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Johnny Depp and his castmates received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival during the screening of the French-language film "Jeanne du Barry." Videos on social media show Depp becoming teary-eyed during the praise.
Depp made global headlines last year during his legal battle against his ex-wife Amber Heard, who he sued last year, saying an op-ed she wrote about being a victim of abuse was defamation, though the column did not name him. The weekslong trial was highly publicized and each party testified in graphic detail about alleged abuse they suffered. In the end, the jury awarded Depp $10.35 million and Heard $2 million.
During a panel for the film in Cannes, Depp said he is aware of the controversy that follows him. "We're here to talk about a film, but it's like asking a question, 'How are you doing?' But what's underneath in the subtext is 'God I hate you,'" he said.
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