Johnny Depp's Emotional Cannes Premiere and Hollywood's Ready for His Comeback

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of Johnny Depp's film, Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maïwenn. Despite controversy surrounding both Depp and Maïwenn, the film received a warm welcome from the audience and a standing ovation. French feminists distributed flyers outside the opening ceremony and cinemas, calling for a responsible film industry that sheds power dynamics. Michael Douglas also received an honorary Palme d'Or for his contributions to cinema. The festival's director, Thierry Fremaux, defended the film's inclusion, stating that he cares about Depp as an actor and values freedom of speech and thought within a legal framework.