Johnny Depp’s new recognition received mixed reactions from his fans and critics.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor will receive the highest honor at the San Sebastian Film Festival-the Donostia Award-because he is “one of the most talented and versatile actors in contemporary film.” The ceremony will be held in the Kursaal Auditorium on September 22, Vanity Fair Report.
However, Spain’s leading group of female film producers did not approve of this move and condemned the film festival for awarding Depp this honor. According to them, Depp’s approval gave the event a bad reputation due to accusations of domestic violence against the actor.
Cristina Andreu, president of the Spanish Association of Female Filmmakers and Audiovisual Media, said she was “very surprised” by the decision.
“This is very bad for the festival and its leadership, and it sends a terrible message to the public:’As long as you are a good actor, it doesn’t matter whether you are the abuser or not,'” Andrew told Associated Press.
The association has close ties to the San Sebastian Festival, so it is studying the next steps in this matter.
Meanwhile, Depp’s fans celebrated his recent recognition on Twitter.
“Awesome. A very prestigious award for the well-deserved person Johnny Depp #JohnnyDepp,” a Comment.
“Congratulations Johnny Depp! Well deserved! #JusticeForJohnnyDepp,” another Add to.
“It’s great to see an abused person reach the top again after false accusations. All the power of this guy,” the third netizen wrote.
“Despite being treated so badly by MSM, he is still strong. A judge in the UK decided to believe a woman’s words and some messages of apology from JD because the truth about the abuse and the mountain is full of contradictory evidence. Hope VA will bring her. Lies are JD’s light and justice. A well-deserved award,” the fourth supporter wrote Sign emoji with clap hands.
The news that Depp won the prize came a few weeks later. Won In a lawsuit with ex-wife Aimee Bershid. The New York Supreme Court partially approved his request, forcing the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to issue a confirmation that Hilde has fulfilled her promise to donate the $7 million divorce agreement she received between the ACLU and UNICEF Of the Los Angeles Hospital.
Hurd’s lawyer admitted earlier this year that her pledge to donate the money was delayed due to her legal battle with Depp.
“However, Amber’s goal was delayed because Mr. Depp filed a lawsuit against her, and she was therefore forced to spend millions of dollars to defend Mr. Depp’s false accusations against her,” Hurd’s lawyer Elaine Bradhoft said in a statement deadline In January.
Johnny Depp was filmed in Tokyo on July 17, 2013, and reportedly has a net worth of US$200 million.
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