Johnny Depp’s new film director and 5th Element actress is being accused of being Anti-#MeToo after assaulting a journalist

Johnny Depp made his comeback as an actor in the film “Jeanne du Barry” directed by Maiwenn Le Besco, the ex-wife of Luc Besson. Miwenn got very bad press after spitting in a French journalist’s face.

Maiwenn Le Besco is the ex-wife of Luc Besson

According to journalist Edwy Plenel Speaking to Variety: “She is staunchly against #MeToo and made a gesture to please her world and that’s why she bragged about it on TV. We could see a kind of pride that reflected that world.”

That came after Maywenn made some unpopular remarks as a journalist in Paris in 2020 “It’s crazy how many stupid things are said these days! These women don’t like men, that’s clear, and they cause very serious collateral damage.”.”

In the same interview, she even doubled down on her point, explaining: “When I hear women complain that men only care about their bums, I tell them, “Enjoy it because it won’t last long.”!’”

Last week, Maiween came clean and accepted the attack She had Plenel but refused to talk about it, claiming she was nervous about the film’s premiere.

Maiween confirmed that she spat at the journalist

During a television interview, she confirmed the action “Do I confirm that I attacked him? Yes I will talk about it when I’m ready, I’m very excited for the release of my film.”.”

Plenel is editor-in-chief of Mediapart news agency that published a Allegations of rape and sexual assault against Luc Besson, Maiwenn’s ex-husband and father of her daughter.

She’s not getting the publicity she wanted However, as this story was fueled and could somewhat overshadow the film’s impact, Johnny Depp received a seven-minute standing ovation upon his arrival in Cannes.