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Cannes kicks off with large standing ovation for Johnny Depp and an award for Michael Douglas

Johnny Depp’s first movie since his defamation trial received a seven-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes, because the movie pageant kicked off in France.

The actor stars in historic drama Jeanne Du Barry as King Louis XV, alongside director Maiwenn, which opened the world-famous occasion on the French Riviera.

It comes a yr after he gained a court docket case in opposition to his ex-wife Amber Heard, who wrote an op-ed claiming Depp was an abuser.

Depp was greeted on the purple carpet by hordes of followers in Cannes, with some studying “we love Johnny”, earlier than getting a prolonged standing ovation.

There had been questions on Depp’s presence on the pageant, following the high-profile trial final yr, together with to juror and actress Brie Larson, who was requested about her emotions across the movie’s screening.

Larson, who has been a vocal advocate for the TimesUp marketing campaign, replied: “Well, you’ll see, I guess, if I see it, and I don’t know how I’ll feel about it if I do.”

Johnny Depp greets fans during the opening ceremony Pic:AP
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Johnny Depp greets followers on the purple carpet
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Elsewhere on the pageant’s opening, Michael Douglas acquired an honorary Palme d’Or, the occasion’s highest honour.

Michael Douglas holds the honorary Palme d'Or Pic:AP
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Michael Douglas holds the honorary Palme d’Or
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Michael Douglas kisses Catherine Deneuve on stage.
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Michael Douglas kisses Catherine Deneuve on stage.

He was reportedly visibly emotional as he acquired the honour, forward of Depp’s opening movie.

Douglas was joined on the purple carpet by spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter Carys Zeta Douglas.

The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Opening ceremony and screening of the film "Jeanne du Barry" Out of competition - Red Carpet arrivals - Cannes, France, May 16, 2023. Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter Cary pose. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter Cary on the purple carpet

Among the opposite stars strolling on the Cannes purple carpet included Helen Mirren, Naomi Campbell and Uma Thurman.

Uma Thurman and Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke
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Uma Thurman and Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke

Eyes will probably be on Cannes within the coming days, the place these within the French city would be the first to view initiatives akin to the newest Indiana Jones instalment, Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of A Flower Moon and Wes Anderson’s new star-packed movie, Asteroid City.

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Here are extra of the perfect purple carpet footage from day one:

The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Opening ceremony and screening of the film "Jeanne du Barry" Out of competition - Red Carpet arrivals - Cannes, France, May 16, 2023. Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter Cary pose. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and their daughter Cary
Naomi Campbell
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Model Naomi Campbell
Helen Mirren Pic:AP
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Actress Helen Mirren. Pic: AP
Brie Larson, Denis Menochet and Ruben Ostlund
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Palme d’Or jury members Brie Larson, Denis Menochet and Ruben Ostlund
Alessandra Ambrosio
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Model Alessandra Ambrosio
Uma Thurman
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Actress Uma Thurman
Farhana Bodi
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Influencer Farhana Bodi
Fan Bingbing
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Fan Bingbing

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