Johnny Depp is full of praise for his daughter Lily-Rose. Reports have revealed that the actor is “proud” that he is “being an actor himself” and is not relying on his name.
It comes after Lily-Rose received criticism for her role in the controversial series “The Idol,” which featured her character in various lewd scenes.
Lily-Rose has also defended herself against the backlash, explaining why her character was portrayed that way. He recently praised his father for debuting his new film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Read on to learn more.
Johnny Depp ‘Likes He’s His Own Person’
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Per Daily Mail, Depp has no doubts about his daughter, Lily-Rose starring in the obvious new series, “The Idol.”
A source shared that the actor is happy that the 24-year-old is “carving out his own career and challenging himself to take on roles that interest him and test him.”
The insider said, “She likes that she’s her own person and being her own actress. She doesn’t put her career on her laurels. She likes that she’s strong, especially now that she’s gotten extra attention with her recent role on The Idol.”
As for the criticism that has followed Lily-Rose since the series debuted at Cannes, Depp feels it’s a sign that his daughter “must be doing something right.”
“He’s proud of it and doesn’t lend anything to the extra conversation and drama that the role brings,” the insider said.
Lily-Rose Depp Responds to Criticism of Her Role
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Amid heavy backlash from critics, Lily-Rose has come out in defense of her character, Joceyln, explaining why viewers often see her naked in the series.
The young actor said, per Daily Mail, “’The way he dresses, for example, is that he’s trying to tell you something all the time… or express his feelings in some kind of way. I also think that the stupidity of the character occasionally mirrors the stupidity that we can see emotionally in him.”
And while many may believe that director Sam Levinson is only portraying Joyceln the way she is, Lily-Rose reveals that this is not the case.
He added, “I was privileged to be really involved in the creation of this character and the intricacies of how he expresses himself.”
Lily-Rose Depp Calls Sam Levinson ‘The Best Director’
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Lily-Rose also defended Levinson after critics slammed him for elevating nudity and violence in the series to a level that seemed exploitative.
In an interview, she shared that he was “the best director I’ve ever worked with” for “so many reasons.”
He added, per Page Six“I’ve never felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinion more valued.”
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The actor also noted that working with Levinson was a collaborative process, adding that his co-stars felt the same way.
“Working with Sam was a true collaboration in every way – it mattered to him, more than anything else, not only what his actors thought of the work, but how we felt about it.”
At the time, Lily-Rose also shared more about her experience on set, saying that Levinson “created an environment” where she felt “seen, heard and appreciated.”
Lily-Rose Depp Praises Her Father’s New Movie
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Most recently, Lily-Rose praised her father, Johnny Depp, for her new film, “Jeanne du Barry,” which received a seven-minute standing ovation at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Speak to Entertainment Tonighthe revealed how happy he is about his achievement after years of his career being derailed by his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
“I am very happy for him. I’m really excited,” Lily-Rose said of her father, per Page Six. “And it’s so great that we get to do a project that we’re really proud of.”
In the historical drama, which debuted on March 16, Johnny plays Louis XV, also known as Louis the Beloved. The deceased king ruled France from September 1, 1715, until his death in 1774.
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