Johnny Depp received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, despite backlash over his appearance.

The actor was at the festival for the premiere of his new film, Jeanne Du Barry, in which he plays King Louis XV. The film was directed by Maïwenn, who also stars in the film as the king’s mistress.

Depp’s appearance at Cannes was met with mixed reactions. Some fans were thrilled to see him, while others were critical of the festival for choosing to feature him.

Depp’s appearance at Cannes comes just months after he won a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Heard had accused Depp of abuse, but a jury found in Depp’s favor.

Despite the controversy surrounding Depp, he was met with a warm reception at Cannes. The audience gave him a standing ovation that lasted for seven minutes.

Depp appeared to be moved by the ovation. He held back tears as he waved to the crowd from a balcony inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

Maïwenn, who was also on hand for the premiere, also spoke to the crowd. She said that she was “proud” of the film and that she wanted to share the moment with her team.

The standing ovation for Depp is a sign that he still has a large fan base. It is also a reminder that even after a high-profile legal battle, he is still able to find success in his career.

Here are some additional details about the backlash against Depp’s appearance at Cannes:

• Some people criticized the festival for choosing to feature Depp, given the allegations of abuse made against him by Heard.
• Others argued that Depp should not be punished for his legal troubles, and that he should be allowed to continue his career.
• The controversy surrounding Depp’s appearance at Cannes highlights the complex and often contradictory ways in which we view celebrities.