CNN Contributor Compares Jonathan Majors Arrest to Johnny Depp Trial, Warns ‘Court of Public Opinion’ Will Be Quick to Judge (Video)

Jeanne du Barry starring Johnny Depp.Directed by French filmmaker Maïwenn, the biographical drama follows the life of Jeanne du Barry (played by Maïwenn), who climbed the social hierarchy to become the last royal mistress of King Louis XV (Depp).The film marks Depp’s first feature performance in three years, and comes after the actor won his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard last year.Asked by Variety about the “controversial choice” to open the festival with the actor’s comeback, Fremaux said: “I don’t see Maïwenn’s film as a controversial choice at all, because if Johnny Depp had been banned from working it would have been different, but that’s not the case.“We only know one thing, it’s the justice system and I think he won the legal case. But the movie isn’t about Johnny Depp.”Jeanne du Barry will open the festival on May 16, before it is released in cinemas in France on the same day.

Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux unveiled the bulk of the Official Selection for the 76th edition of the festival at a packed press conference in Paris on Thursday morning.

Speaking out. Johnny Depp’s notoriously private first wife, Lori Anne Allison, has made her position clear when it comes to her ex-husband’s battle against Amber Heard.

highly publicized defamation trial.Allison wed the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor in 1983 when she was 25 and he was 20, but the pair divorced just two years later citing “irreconcilable differences.”Appearing on the “Popcorned Planet” podcast, the 65-year-old was asked to give her take on the 36-year-old actress.Referring to Heard as “she who shall not be named” throughout her interview, Allison recalled really liking the “Aquaman” actress at the start of her romance with Depp.“I had met her before, I’d been to parties at his house,” Allison recalled. “She seemed really nice and she was gorgeous, and what’s not to love?“But as the time went by and I would hear things about her – she who shall not be named – he didn’t seem too happy all the time.

Johnny Depp has another defender in his first wife, Lori Allison. Allison, who was married to Depp from 1983 to 1985, appeared on the "Popcorned Planet" podcast and defended her ex and revealed her intense dislike for Amber Heard, Depp's wife from 2015 to 2017. "I had met her before.

Johnny Depp’s first wife is opening up about her ex’s high-profile lawsuit against his third spouse, Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp’s first wife is breaking her silence on his defamation trial against Amber Heard, and she is firmly on his side.

Johnny Depp has another defender in his first wife, Lori Allison. Allison, who was married to Depp from 1983 to 1985, appeared on the "Popcorned Planet" podcast and defended her ex and revealed her intense dislike for Amber Heard. "I had met her before.

It’s been a long year for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

Both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are turning over new leaves.

Today marks one year since the start of the 2022 Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial.

Johnny Depp will be making his return to the Cannes Film Festival when his new historical drama, “Jeanne du Barry”, will open the 2023 edition of the iconic film fest, making its world premiere.

The Cannes Film Festival is giving a boost to Johnny Depp‘s attempted film industry comeback. Organizers announced today that Maïwenn‘s historical drama “Jeanne du Barry,” which features Depp as King Louis XV, will open the 76th edition of the famed festival on Tuesday, May 16.

Johnny Depp comeback movie Jeanne Du Barry is to open the Cannes Film Festival.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Maïwenn’s historical drama, “Jeanne du Barry,” starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, is slated to world premiere on opening night of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned. The movie marks Depp’s acting comeback after a three-year hiatus following his long legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard which culminated in a defamation trial won by Depp in December. Maïwenn’s sixth feature, the period movie revolves around the tumultuous relationship of the French king Louis XV and his lover, Jeanne du Barry (played by Maiwenn), whom he brought into the Versailles Palace to live near him even though she wasn’t a noble. Louis XV, who was nicknamed “the beloved,” ultimately died as an unpopular king after being accused of corruption. He reigned for 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of Louis XIV. Depp barely spoke French before the start of filming so it will be interesting to see how he pulls it off without an accent.

Jonathan Majors' attorney is sharing purported text messages from the alleged victim in the actor's assault case claiming to show the woman admitting to being at fault.The star's attorney, Priya Chaudhry, shared with ET a screenshot of those alleged text messages — three in total — which claims to show a woman texting Majors that she was angry about the actor getting charged with assault. It's unclear when exactly the text messages were alleged to have been sent, but it appears to show that the alleged victim sent them after leaving the hospital to treat her injuries.«Please let me know you're okay when you get this,» the alleged text begins. «They assured me that you won't be charged.

Rosie Perez is speaking out.

On March 26, 2023, Jonathan Majors was arrested in the Chelsea Neighborhood of New York City. The big question is Why was Jonathan Majors arrested? 

Jonathan Majors has been charged with varying counts of assault.The star – who most recently starred in Creed III with Michael B. Jordan and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania with Paul Rudd – was initially arrested in New York City on Saturday, and has now been charged by the New York District Attorney.His charges include three counts of assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, three counts of attempted assault in the third degree, and harassment in the second degree.WATCH: Jonathan Majors stars as Kang the Conquerer in Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaDISCOVER: George Stephanopoulos shares personal career update amid unexplained absence from GMAThe victim of the alleged assault was only described as a 30-year-old woman, and she was taken to the hospital following the incident after suffering what the police said were minor injuries to her head and neck.Now, documents obtained by People on Monday reveal that the 33-year-old allegedly struck the unnamed woman on her face "with an open hand, causing substantial pain and a laceration behind her ear."DISCOVER: ABC's David Muir shares adorable picture of family member amid 20/20's continued shakeupThe documents also note he grabbed her by the hands and neck, "causing bruising and substantial pain" as a result.

Johnny Depp is speaking out about the kind of life he prefers. In the latest issue of the U.K. publication , the 59-year-old actor revealed that he currently lives in the English countryside — out of the spotlight.According to Depp, part of the appeal of living outside of Hollywood is being able to go under the radar, while doing normal every day things, such as grocery shopping.«British people are cool and will greet you as if you are a neighbor without going over the top,» the star tells the magazine, per multiple outlets.