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Johnny Depp Weeps In Triumphant Cannes Comeback With Seven Minute Standing Ovation

Hold onto your Dior Sauvage because Johnny Depp is BACK. The king of Cannes has returned to his throne and the French Riviera is absolutely buzzing. In what might be the most talked about movie premiere of the year Johnny Depp officially launched his Hollywood comeback with the historical drama Jeanne du Barry and the reception was nothing short of epic.

We are talking a full seven minute standing ovation people.

After the credits rolled at the Grand Lumiere Theatre the entire star studded audience leaped to their feet. The applause was deafening. It was a true movie star moment. And Johnny Depp the man at the center of it all was visibly overwhelmed. Sources on the ground saw the celebrated actor with tears in his eyes looking genuinely moved by the incredible wave of support. He embraced his director and co star Maïwenn as the ovation just kept going. This was not just applause for a film. This was a statement. Cannes was welcoming Johnny Depp back with open arms.

The premiere of Jeanne du Barry at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival marked Depp’s first leading role in three years. The film opened the entire festival a huge honor. In the lavish period piece Johnny plays the controversial French monarch King Louis XV speaking in French no less. The film tells the story of the king’s favorite mistress a woman from humble beginnings who scandalized the court of Versailles. It is a juicy role and from the looks of it one that Depp fully sinks his teeth into.

Of course we cannot talk about this incredible comeback moment without acknowledging the journey it took to get here. The last few years have been dominated by the intense media scrutiny surrounding the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. The legal battle was a global spectacle a true Hollywood drama played out in a courtroom for all the world to see. Following the fallout many wondered if we would ever see Depp lead a major film again. He was quietly removed from massive franchises and his career seemed to hang in the balance.

But if the Jeanne du Barry premiere is any indication the tide has turned. This Cannes standing ovation feels like a definitive chapter closing on the drama and a new one beginning. His supporters who call themselves the Depp mob have been fiercely loyal online and their celebration has now spilled onto the most glamorous red carpet in the world.

And speaking of the red carpet Johnny looked every bit the movie star we remember. He hit the Croisette looking dapper in a classic black tuxedo his signature rock and roll style still on full display with his hair down and his cool demeanor intact. He smiled for the cameras and spent time waving to the screaming fans who lined the streets just to catch a glimpse of him. It was a triumphant return to the spotlight.

The big question on everyone’s mind in Hollywood now is what does this mean for the future of Johnny Depp. Is this the official start of the Depp aissance. The warm reception at Cannes a festival known for its discerning critics and industry heavyweights is a massive vote of confidence. It shows that there is still a huge appetite for his talent and on screen charisma.

While Jeanne du Barry is a French production all eyes will be on which Hollywood studios come knocking next. Will this powerful moment in France translate to a full blown return to the American blockbusters he once dominated. Only time will tell but one thing is for sure. After a long and difficult hiatus Johnny Depp just had a major victory. He came he saw and he conquered Cannes. The world was watching and he delivered a moment that will go down in festival history. The king is back.