Johnny Depp Forces 27-Minute Cannes Press Conference Delay After Being Stuck in Traffic
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Johnny Depp was 40 minutes late to the press conference for “Jeanne du Barry,” the period drama that opened the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night. Depp was stuck in traffic, according to a source close to his team, forcing the event to start 27 minutes behind schedule and without him. He also missed the earlier photo call with director and star Maïwenn and the rest of the cast of “Jeanne du Barry” due to the gridlock along the Croisette. Photographers were told that Depp would return to take pictures later in the afternoon. When he arrived at 12:41 p.m. (the conference was called for noon), everyone seated at the presser was able to hear cheers and applause before he walked into the room. When he got there, he expressed his appreciation for last night’s premiere of “Jeanne du Barry.” A night earlier, the embattled actor held back tears as the audience embraced the film, starring Depp as King Louis XV, with a seven-minute standing ovation.