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Brie Larson praised for ‘excellent’ response to Johnny Depp question at Cannes Film Festival

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Updated 09:43 22 May 2023 GMT+1Published 07:42 17 May 2023 GMT+1

Brie Larson praised for ‘excellent’ response to Johnny Depp question at Cannes Film Festival

The actor has been commended for her 'excellent' response to a question about Johnny Depp at the Cannes Film Festival

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Featured Image Credit: Variety

Topics: Celebrity, Johnny Depp, TV and Film, Cannes Film Festival

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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Brie Larson has been praised for her ‘excellent’ response to a question about Johnny Depp at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday (16 May).

The Marvel star was speaking at a press conference on Tuesday when one member of the press asked her thoughts on the controversial choice of a film starring Depp opening the renowned festival.

Larson was left utterly confused by the question and even asked the reporter to clarify their inquiry.

The reporter asked Larson how she felt about Depp's film opening the festival.
Instagram/@brielarson

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The film in question, Jeanne du Barry directed by French filmmaker Maïwenn, marks Depp's first leading role in three years since the highly-publicised legal battles with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

Starring the likes of Pierre Richard, Benjamin Lavernhe and Noémie Lvovsk, the biographical drama film tells the fascinating story of King Louis XV's mistress, Jeanne Vaubernier - played by Maïwenn herself.

Larson was asked how she 'felt about Depp’s film opening the festival' and whether she planned on watching it or not.

Larson was left stunned by the Johnny Depp question.
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Clearly surprised by the question, Larson responded: "You’re asking me that? I’m sorry, I don’t understand the correlation or why me specifically."

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The reporter raised how Larson was 'an outspoken and vocal advocate for Time’s Up and MeToo' and how Depp's defamation trial had been 'very well-played out in American and international media'.

Larson replied: "Understood. Well, you’ll see, I guess, if I will see it. And I don’t know how I’ll feel about it if I do."

Fans of the Hollywood A-lister have since flocked to social media to commend the answer.

One Twitter user wrote: "Absolutely correct! Perfect answer to an unnecessary question."

A second commented: "That is a loaded question. They know there are certain contingencies of the internet that don’t like her and this is bait."

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"Say what you want about Brie, but that was the right response to have given the circumstances," penned a third.

Speaking earlier in the day, festival director Thierry Fremaux addressed the controversial opening film choice which went on to have a seven-minute standing ovation.

Fremaux said in a separate press conference: "I don’t know about the image of Johnny Depp in the US.

"To tell you the truth, in my life, I only have one rule: it’s the freedom of thinking, and the freedom of speech and act within a legal framework," he concluded.

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The Cannes Film Festival commenced yesterday and will run until 27 May.

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