Journalist speaks out after being spat on by Johnny Depp’s Cannes film director Maïwenn
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Maïwenn’s latest film Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp, controversially opens Cannes Film Festival today. It marks Depp’s first lead role since his highly publicised defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard last year. never even got a phone call from her.” open image in gallery Johnny Depp and Maïwenn attend the ‘Jeanne du Barry’ screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival He continued: “I don’t know Maïwenn, I never met her. open image in gallery Johnny Depp in ‘Jeanne du Barry’ “And did you assault him?” presenter Yann Barthès asked.