Recently, Johnny Depp signed a record-breaking deal for a men’s fragrance with Dior, estimated to be over $20 million. However, a recent incident in Paris suggests not all reactions to this partnership have been positive.
A photo circulating on Reddit shows a Dior advertisement in Paris, featuring Johnny Depp, vandalized with derogatory terms. The image, which appears to be from a shopping center, has words like ‘rapist’ and ‘shame’ scrawled across it. This event follows Depp’s highly publicized legal battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
The Reddit post, highlighting the defaced ad, is captioned, “Dior’s advertising in France using Depp is not going well.” The photo shows the phrase ‘rapist’ and stickers reading ‘shame’ defacing Depp’s image, a first for any of his Dior ads.
The post has elicited varied reactions. Some users seem to support the act as a gesture of solidarity with Amber Heard. Comments like, “The French seem to be the most outspoken in supporting Amber,” and, “This is the energy you want to bring into 2024,” reflect a division in public opinion.
Contrastingly, many have praised Dior’s decision to maintain their contract with Depp, especially when compared to other high-profile deals, such as Robert Pattinson’s with Dior Homme and Brad Pitt’s with Chanel No. 5.
The authenticity of the photo remains unverified, and it’s unclear if it represents widespread sentiment or the actions of a few. Nevertheless, as the image gains traction on Reddit, it continues to fuel discussions about Depp, Heard, and their respective support bases.