Lily-Rose Depp has responded to criticism of her new show, “The Idol.” The series, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, has been slammed by many news outlets for lewd scenes involving actress Jocelyn’s character.
Lily-Rose has now defended the joke, saying it was necessary to portray Jocelyn’s personality as an up-and-coming singer. The actress was also praised for her father, Johnny Depp, who premiered his film at the Cannes Film Festival.
Read below for more details.
Lily-Rose Depp Responds To New Series, ‘The Idol’
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Following backlash over her character’s “absence” from her new show “The Idol,” Lily-Rose has come out in her defense, per Daily Mail.
During a press interview at the Cannes Film Festival, she said that Jocelyn’s overly sensual character was an important part of her personality as “a born and bred entertainer” and that it should not be ignored.
The actress said of Jocelyn, “‘The way she dresses, for example, is that she’s trying to tell you something all the time … or express her feelings in some kind of way.’
He added, “I also think that the stupidity of the character physically reflects the stupidity that we can see emotionally in him.”
Despite criticism of “The Idol” as a soft porn show by many news outlets, it received a five-minute standing ovation at Cannes, where it premiered on Monday.
Director Sam Levinson on ‘The Idol’
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The thunderous applause from the audience made director Sam Levinson very emotional, as he said he felt like he “got a family.”
The “Euphoria” actress also shared more details about the film, explaining its connection to the music industry.
He said, “We live in a very sexualized world… where the influence of pornography is very strong on the psyche of young people. And we see this in pop music.”
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His comments came after March Rolling stone piece released information from a source close to the project that claimed Levinson had escalated the show’s risque scenes to an exploitative level.
However, at the time, Lily-Rose defended the director’s work in an interview, describing him as “the best director” she had ever worked with.
He said, per Page Six, “I have never felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions are more valued. Working with Sam is a true collaboration in every way….”
Lily-Rose Depp Slammed Because of Her Character’s Humor
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Much of the criticism of the Max series (formerly HBO) came from news outlets, who slammed it for having too many nude scenes that distracted from the story.
“Rarely a scene goes by without the camera showing a flash of her breasts or**,” read a review of the series by Hollywood Reporter. It continues, “You start to wonder if this is building to anything, and by episode two, it looks like it might not.”
The New York Times calling the show “a Pornhub homepage adventure.” Likewise, Diversity said the risque scenes were inappropriate for the Cannes Film Festival.
Lily-Rose Depp Praises Her Father’s New Movie
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Lily-Rose’ wasn’t the only Depp to appear at the Cannes Festival, as her father, Johnny, also received a seven-minute standing ovation for his performance in his new film, “Jeanne du Barry.”
Speak to Entertainment tonight, the actress shared her delight at her achievement after months of being distracted from acting due to her court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
“I am very happy for him. I’m so excited,” Lily-Rose said of her father. “And it’s so great that we get to do a project that we’re really proud of.”
In the historical drama, which premiered on March 16, Johnny plays King Louis XV, alias Louis the Beloved, who ruled France from September 1, 1715, until his death in 1774.
Joining Johnny in the cast are Benjamin Lavernhe and Maïwenn, who acts as the project director.
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