Johnny Depp makes comeback with new film 'Jeanne du Barry'
Johnny Depp was cheered by fans on the Cannes Film Festival's opening night, where his new film, 'Jeanne du Barry', featured.
American actor Johnny Depp received a warm welcome at this year's Cannes Film Festival after making a comeback to the cinema with his new movie, 'Jeanne du Barry'.
Depp, 59, spent several minutes with screaming fans, posing for selfies and signing autographs before the screening of his French period drama, in which he plays King Louis XV.
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Sporting a ponytail and shades, the actor joined stars such as Uma Thurman, Helen Mirren, and Elle Fanning for the first night of the film festival on the French Riviera.
Anger was however sparked over the choice to celebrate the divisive megastar after his lengthy defamation trial with his ex, Amber Heard.
While 21 films from around the globe are competing for the Palme d'Or (the festival's top prize), there have been repeated questions over the choice of the opening film, as Depp remains a controversial figure.
The 59-year-old actor's toxic court battles with Heard revealed a turbulent private life involving alcohol, drugs, and domestic abuse allegations.
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No matter how controversial, Depp was still able to secure a $20-million deal to remain the face of Dior fragrance, as well direct Al Pacino in a biopic of artist Amedeo Modigliani later this year.
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