Actor Johnny Depp who made a power-packed comeback at Cannes 2023 with the historical drama ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ received a seven-minute standing ovation for his performance.

According to Variety report, a US-based media house, The actor, who hasn’t been seen in public since his long court fight with ex-girlfriend Amber Heard in 2022, received an enthusiastic seven-minute standing ovation on Tuesday night at the Cannes picture Festival’s opening night picture Jeanne Du Barry’.

Depp held back tears as the audience in the south of France applauded his portrayal as King Louis XV.