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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Let's Talk About Kevin Spacey, Shia LaBeouf, And Ezra Miller In Cannes
Note: This post is an Op-Ed and shares the author's personal views. Discussion of sexual abuse. Listen, I know that looking for feminism at the Cannes Film Festival might be like looking for oranges at the scrap heap. But, for the love of god, Kevin Spacey was just awarded with the "excellence in film and television" lifetime achievement award at the Better World Fund's gala dinner. Well, surely Spacey must have been in some wondrous film or TV show as of late? No, of course he hasn't. Since 2017, the actor has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, starting with actor Anthony Rapp accusing him of making a "sexual advance" toward him when he was 14. Now, Spacey was found not liable for sexual battery against Rapp. Criminal charges against him were dropped in Massachusetts. He was also cleared of all sexual assault charges in a UK trial against four men. Spacey himself has consistently denied allegations of misconduct. But that's not the end of his legal woes. He's currently facing at least two civil lawsuits in the UK alleging sexual abuse. In total, Spacey has been accused of sexual misconduct by over 30 men. This includes his L.A. Confidential costar Guy Pearce, to which Spacey said, "Grow up. You are not a victim." So, what did ol' Kev spend his time in Cannes doing? Comparing himself to artists who had been blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Spacey said in a speech of one such person, "He couldn't find work in Hollywood for 13 years... There are times when one has to stand up for principle. I've learned a lot from history — it often repeats itself. The blacklist was a terrible time in our history so that it never happens again." The award was, as per a Vulture writer in attendance, "an 'engagement award' for 'people who have engaged, inspired, and mobilized for a cause.'" The emcee even spoke about victims of violence. Yes, folks, losing your career because you might be a communist is totally the same thing as being #MeToo-ed. It feeds into other antagonistic language I've heard about the movement: that it's a witch hunt, that victims can just say any old thing and ruin men's lives. Never mind that serious abuse allegations don't stop you from being president of the goddamn United States, no, won't someone think of the men! Never even consider how many talented people we may have lost because of mistreatment. I swear to god if someone comments about how "Believe All Women" is wrong — THAT'S NOT THE SLOGAN. Now, to the credit of the festival itself, it's worth noting that the award ceremony was not an official event. A statement to the Guardian from the festival read, 'The Festival de Cannes had no involvement in, and was not informed of, either the invitation extended to Mr Spacey or the award presented during this private event.' But let's take a moment to look back. In 2024 — the year after Johnny Depp presented his movie Jeanne du Barry — Variety wrote that the festival began as the "belated" #MeToo movement came to the French film industry. This year continues in that suit: Previous Cannes fixture Gerard Depardieu recently began his 18-month suspended sentence for sexual assault. There's also been a parliamentary inquiry into the entertainment industry, which found misconduct to be "endemic." Inquiry chairwoman Sandrine Rousseau subsequently said, "The Cannes Film Festival must be the place where this shift in mindset happens; the place where we say loud and clear ... amid the glitter and the red carpets ... that finally, we all want things to change: every one of us, at every level of the industry." As per Variety, the festival issued a rule for this year "banning filmmakers or talent accused of sexual misconduct from walking the red carpet and presenting films at the festival." Actor Theo Navarro-Mussy was subsequently barred from the premiere of Case 137 as he had been accused of rape and sexual assault (though the charges were dropped, his accusers reportedly plan to appeal). It hasn't been foolproof. Ezra Miller, who walked down the red carpet of Die, My Love, has faced allegations of abuse and grooming. Then there's Shia LaBeouf, who attended the red carpet for The Phoenician Scheme, despite the fact that he's set to go to trial against his ex, FKA twigs, later this year in a case where she has alleged sexual assault and battery. To add insult to injury, LaBeouf is at the center of a documentary that also debuted at Cannes this year called Slauson Rec, which reportedly features him screaming and behaving violently toward his acting students. Shia also attended the photo call for the documentary. The real cherry on this shit sundae is that the splashiest new rule at Cannes was that the dress code had been updated to bar nudity and voluminous dresses. Many took this to be a comment on the presence of female nipples we've seen in recent years on the red carpet. It's funny what's considered bad behavior, isn't it? But hey, maybe my hopes are too high! If someone says they want to "guarantee that the films submitted have respected and continue respecting the safety, integrity and dignity of all contributors," then why on earth would I expect them to actually do something about it? If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here. If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 ( service can be provided in over 140 languages. BuzzFeed has reached out to representatives for the Cannes Film Festival for comment.
Buzz Feed
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Kevin Spacey And Shia LaBeouf At Cannes: Opinion
Note: This post is an Op-Ed and shares the author's personal views. Discussion of sexual abuse. Listen, I know that looking for feminism at the Cannes Film Festival might be like looking for oranges at the scrap heap. But, for the love of god, Kevin Spacey was just awarded with the "excellence in film and television" lifetime achievement award at the Better World Fund's gala dinner. Well, surely Spacey must have been in some wonderous film or TV show as of late? No, of course he hasn't. Since 2017, the actor has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, starting with actor Anthony Rapp accusing him of making a "sexual advance" towards him when he was 14. Now, Spacey was found not liable for sexual battery against Rapp. Criminal charges against him were dropped in Massachusetts. He was also cleared of all sexual assault charges in a UK trial against four men. Spacey himself has consistently denied allegations of misconduct. But that's not the end of his legal woes. He's currently facing at least two civil lawsuits in the UK alleging sexual abuse. In total, Spacey has been accused of sexual misconduct by over 30 men. This includes his LA Confidential costar Guy Pearce, to which Spacey said, "Grow up. You are not a victim." So, what did ol' Kev spend his time in Cannes doing? Comparing himself to artists who had been blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Spacey said in a speech of one such person, "He couldn't find work in Hollywood for 13 years... There are times when one has to stand up for principle. I've learned a lot from history — it often repeats itself. The blacklist was a terrible time in our history so that it never happens again." The award was, as per a Vulture writer in attendance, "an 'engagement award' for 'people who have engaged, inspired, and mobilized for a cause.'" The emcee even spoke about victims of violence. Yes, folks, losing your career because you might be a communist is totally the same thing as being #MeToo-ed. It feeds into other antagonistic language I've heard about the movement: That it's a witch hunt, that victims can just say any old thing and ruin men's lives. Never mind that serious abuse allegations don't stop you from being President of the goddamn United States, no, won't someone think of the men! Never even consider how many talented people we may have lost because of mistreatment. I swear to god if someone comments about how "Believe All Women" is wrong — THAT'S NOT THE SLOGAN. Now, to the credit of the festival itself, it's worth noting that the award ceremony was not an official event. In a statement to the Guardian from the festival read, 'The Festival de Cannes had no involvement in, and was not informed of, either the invitation extended to Mr Spacey or the award presented during this private event.' But let's take a moment to look back. In 2024 — the year after Johnny Depp presented his movie Jeanne du Barry — Variety wrote that the festival began as the "belated" #MeToo movement came to the French film industry. This year continues in that suit: previous Cannes fixture Gerard Depardieu recently began his 18-mont suspended sentence for sexual assault. There's also been a parliamentary inquiry into the entertainment industry, which found misconduct to be "endemic." Inquiry chairwoman Sandrine Rousseau subsequently said, "The Cannes Film Festival must be the place where this shift in mindset happens; the place where we say loud and clear ... amid the glitter and the red carpets ... that finally, we all want things to change: every one of us, at every level of the industry." As per Variety, the festival issued a rule for this year "banning filmmakers or talent accused of sexual misconduct from walking the red carpet and presenting films at the festival." Actor Theo Navarro-Mussy was subsequently barred from the premiere of Case 137 as he had been accused of rape and sexual assault (though the charges were dropped, his accusers reportedly plan to appeal). It hasn't been foolproof. Ezra Miller, who walked down the red carpet of Die My Love, and who's faced allegations of abuse and grooming. Then there's Shia LaBeouf, who attended the red carpet for The Phoenician Scheme, despite the fact that he's set to go to trial against his ex, FKA Twigs, later this year in a case where she has alleged sexual assault and battery. To add insult to injury, LaBeouf is at the center of a documentary that also debuted at Cannes this year called Slauson Rec, which reportedly features him screaming and behaving violently towards his acting students. Shia also attended the photo call for the documentary. The real cherry on this shit sundae is that the splashiest new rule at Cannes was that the dress code had been updated to bar nudity and voluminous dresses. Many took this to be on a comment on the presence of female nipples we've seen in recent years on the red carpet. It's funny what's considered bad behavior, isn't it? But hey, maybe my hopes are too high! If someone says they want to "guarantee that the films submitted have respected and continue respecting the safety, integrity and dignity of all contributors," then why on earth would I expect them to actually do something about it? BuzzFeed has reached out to representatives for the Cannes Film Festival for comment.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Johnny Depp looks unrecognizable in new movie as he mounts Hollywood comeback
Johnny Depp looks unrecognizable in new movie as he mounts Hollywood comeback Show Caption Hide Caption Johnny Depp is King Louis XV in French film 'Jeanne du Barry' Accomplished if controversial actor Johnny Depp was last seen in court in a lawsuit against his ex-wife, now he's back in the movie "Jeanne du Barry." Johnny Depp is looking unrecognizable as he mounts a comeback after his yearslong court battles with ex-wife Amber Heard derailed his Hollywood career. Lionsgate shared a photo Monday of Depp in the upcoming movie "Day Drinker," and the actor, known for his flowing dark hair that fans often associate with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" character Jack Sparrow, has transformed. Depp, 61, looks grizzly in a grown-out graying beard and his hair pulled back into a bun. Variety first shared the news. The film, directed by Marc Webb of "500 Days of Summer" fame, has started production. The film will feature frequent collaborators Depp and Penélope Cruz, who have worked together on a trio of films. including "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Madelyn Cline, a breakout actress in Netflix's "Outer Banks," also stars. "Day Drinker" follows a private-yacht bartender (Cline) who meets a mysterious guest (Depp), but the pair soon become connected with a "criminal figure" played by Cruz. Last year, Depp dipped his toes back into movie-making. In "Jeanne du Barry," he played 18th-century monarch France's King Louis XV in the French-language film, which premiered at the annual Cannes film festival. Former pirate Johnny Depp returns to the screen as King Louis XV. But will audiences care? Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial exposed shocking claims of abuse The return followed an unflattering spotlight for the former industry titan, which was ignited by his 2022 defamation case against his ex-wife, actress and model Heard. Though a civil jury ultimately awarded Depp $10 million and Heard $2 million, the trial exposed shocking claims of mutual physical and emotional abuse. He also made a return to directing last January for the independent film "Modi," his first notable re-emergence to the film world in the last few years. Depp's career, initially turbocharged by his '80s TV series "21 Jump Street," has led to three best actor Oscar nominations (no wins) and an iconic role in the "Pirates" franchise. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Marco della Cava
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Johnny Depp sports ‘silver fox look' in latest Hollywood comeback
Lionsgate has started production on the new film Day Drinker, sharing a first look image of Johnny Depp's character. The film marks Depp's second Hollywood appearance since winning his high-profile defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022. Many Depp fans raved about his new silver-fox-esque appearance in the upcoming film, with the actor undergoing a transformation involving silver hair, a bushy grey beard, and blue contacts. One fan wrote on X/Twitter: 'Johnny Depp absolutely rocking the silver fox look during filming of Day Drinker! This movie is going to be amazing!' Another wrote: 'This is what Johnny does best, he can totally transform his look and just immerse himself in the new character each time. He looks amazing, the man of a thousand faces indeed.' Depp's initial return to the screen was in the French historical drama Jeanne du Barry which follows the life of King Louis XV's chief mistress, Jeanne Vaubernier, with the Edward Scissorhands star playing the French monarch. The 61-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actor was honoured for this role at the National Film Awards, receiving the Global Contribution to Motion Picture Award. Depp appeared in a pre-recorded message to accept it. In the video that played on 4 July 2024 in London, he said: 'Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak to you today. I feel very lucky, and I feel very honoured that you – all of you – allow me to still continue to do the work that I love to do.' When talking about his fans, he said: 'It's only because of you that I'm here today.' Depp also referred to his Hollywood career as 'sometimes tragic' in his acceptance speech. Jeanne du Barry received mixed reviews at the time, with The Independent's film critic Clarisse Loughrey scoring it one star out of five. Loughrey wrote that Depp's comeback performance is 'so remarkably listless that his casting seems to serve no other purpose than to deliberately stoke controversy'. The upcoming film Day Drinker comes from 500 Days of Summer and Snow White director Marc Webb. Depp will star alongside Penélope Cruz. This film will be Cruz's and Depp's fourth collaboration after previously working together on two Pirates of the Caribbean films, Murder on the Orient Express and Blow. Madelyn Cline, Manu Ríos, Arón Piper, Juan Diego Botto and Anika Boyle also star in the cast. The plot of Day Drinker tells the story of a private yacht bartender (Cline) who encounters a mysterious, onboard guest (Depp). They soon find themselves entangled with a criminal figure (Cruz) and connected in unexpected ways. The film, which begins production in Spain, is produced by Thunder Road Picture's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, who produced the John Wick franchise for Lionsgate as well as Adam Kolbrenner, producer of The Tomorrow War, Free Guy and Prisoners alongside Zach Dean, who also wrote the original screenplay. Day Drinker is executively produced by 30WEST. Lionsgate will present Day Drinker in association with 30WEST. Webb said: 'I'm excited to be starting production with Johnny, Madelyn, Penelope, and this incredible cast. He added: 'We're in a beautiful location with a fantastic crew and a thrilling, ferocious story to tell. This is gonna be fun.'
Khaleej Times
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
The glamour and thrills of the Dubai World Cup at Meydan
The thundering of hooves was just one layer of sound at a heaving Meydan Racecourse on a wonderful Saturday evening. Laughter, camera clicks, and crystal flutes chimed in unison, turning Dubai's biggest sporting event into a cultural mosaic—and arguably one of the most stylish gatherings on the planet. Film producer Julia Kim-von Den Driesch, known for movies such as WarHunt and Jeanne du Barry, which starred Johnny Depp as King Louis XV, stood near the paddock in a structured, vintage-inspired gown, beaming. 'This isn't just a horse race,' she said. 'It's an experience—exhilarating, elegant, and beautifully surreal.' Von Den Driesch, who once called Dubai home, returned to participate in Style Stakes 2025, where fashionistas turned the racecourse into a catwalk. Dressed by Berlin-based stylists Tatiana and Natalia, her look paid homage to Scarlett O'Hara—the iconic heroine of Gone with the Wind, known for her dramatic style and defiant charm. 'Whether you're there for the races, the fashion, or both, the Dubai World Cup is truly a one-of-a-kind event. It's not just about who crosses the finish line first—it's a celebration of excellence, culture, and creativity,' she added. 'For me, being part of Style Stakes 2025 was more than a fashion moment—it was a personal milestone, a reminder of the power of style to inspire, connect, and uplift.' The Style Stakes area buzzed like a backstage fashion show. Flashbulbs popped as entrants posed, not with the stiff elegance of red carpets, but with joyful spontaneity. 'Everyone here is in it for the fun,' said one judge, gesturing to a pair of sisters in coordinated floral ensembles. 'This is Dubai's version of Ascot, only warmer—literally and figuratively.' Nearby, Miss Universe Hong Kong 2024, Joanne Rhodes, towered in a sculptural hat, chatting with guests under a marquee lined with cream and gold bunting. Her presence was one of many nods to the event's international allure. But it wasn't just celebrities drawing glances. The crowd was a sartorial showcase: Emirati men in flowing white 'kanduras' mingled with women in haute couture gowns; racegoers wandered past food stalls serving everything from foie gras to shawarma. Hats came in every size and shape — some playful, others architectural — some perched atop heads like exotic birds. The races themselves still provided the adrenaline rush — the million-dollar stakes, the photo finishes - but it was the atmosphere that lingered. It was the mingling of tradition and trend, the way a city like Dubai could host the world without losing itself. As the night deepened and the final notes of a live jazz band floated through the warm desert air, Kim-von Den Driesch paused. 'It's more than glamour,' she said. 'It's a celebration of who we are, when we let the world in. "I'm beyond thrilled to have been a small part of it. The memories of the animated crowds, unexpected triumphs, and stories written in dust and speed will stay with me long after the lights have dimmed."
