American star Johnny Depp regained his fame as he was seen taking pictures with fans and signing autographs before the premiere of his film "Jeanne du Barry" at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. This marks his first leading role since his highly publicized defamation trial. Depp's fans in the French city held signs that read "Congratulations, Johnny" and "We are sorry."
In "Jeanne du Barry," Depp plays the role of French King Louis XV. The film is directed by Maïwenn Le Besco, known simply as Maïwenn, who also plays the role of du Barry, the king's mistress who climbed the social ladder to become his favorite.
