At the Dior Paris Fashion Week on October 2, Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp crossed paths, but the interaction suggested an evident distance between the former co-stars. The 50-year-old actress appeared to ignore Depp, 62, during the event, choosing instead to engage warmly with other attendees, including Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, and Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH. This apparent snub drew attention amid ongoing public scrutiny surrounding Depp’s personal controversies.
Video Captures Theron’s Dismissal of Depp’s Attempted Interaction
Video footage shared on social media captured Theron greeting Brigitte Macron and Arnault with a hug and smiles before deliberately moving away without acknowledging Depp. During this moment, Depp seems to say something toward Theron, who does not respond and instead walks off, while Depp watches her leave. Representatives for both Theron and Depp have been contacted for comment but have yet to respond.
Background: Shared History from “The Astronaut’s Wife” to Public Rift
Theron and Depp had once worked closely together in the 1999 film The Astronaut’s Wife, though any ongoing relationship between them remains uncertain. Many observers interpret Theron’s behavior as a reflection of Depp’s recent highly publicized legal battles with his ex-wife Amber Heard, which have significantly affected his public image and relationships within the industry.
Overview of Depp and Heard’s Legal Disputes and Public Fallout
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were married for two years before their 2017 separation, which followed Heard’s allegations of domestic violence. Depp denied the accusations and pursued a defamation case against the U.K. tabloid The Sun after they labeled him a “wife beater” in 2018. Although Depp lost that specific court battle, with the judge finding Heard’s claims substantially true in October 2020, the story did not end there.
Depp later sued Heard in the U.S. over an op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post where she described her experience without naming Depp. The trial, aired live and widely covered, culminated in a June 2022 verdict favoring Depp, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, while Heard received $2 million in compensatory damages and no punitive damages.
Amber Heard Reacts to Verdict with Disappointment and Concern for Women
Following the trial, Heard expressed deep distress over the outcome in a statement to Us Weekly:
The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,
she said.
I’m heartbroken that the mountain of evidence still was not enough to stand up to the disproportionate power, influence, and sway of my ex-husband.
She continued,
I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It is a setback. It sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated.
Amber Heard’s New Life in Spain and Recent Family Updates
After the high-profile court battles, Heard relocated to Spain, a decision driven by her desire to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for her children. A source told Us Weekly in May 2024 that
Amber doesn’t want to raise a child in Hollywood,
explaining that Heard had never felt comfortable with Los Angeles‘ atmosphere. The source noted,
She [thinks] Madrid is a more welcoming place for her. She feels safe and secure, and she’s surrounded by better people where she is.
Heard is the mother of daughter Oonagh, 4, and twins Agnes and Ocean, born in April 2025. She shared the joyous news of the twins’ birth on Instagram in May, writing,
Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget. This year, I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I’ve strived to build for years,
along with:
Today, I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang.
She revealed,
My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full.
The Larger Implications of the Public Snub and Legal Drama
The moment at Dior Paris Fashion Week between Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp is seen by many as emblematic of the continuing fallout from Depp’s legal conflicts and their impact on his relationships within the entertainment world. The visible coldness underscores how the controversy still resonates, affecting not only Depp’s reputation but also his connections with former colleagues. As the situation remains delicate, this episode may influence future interactions between the two actors, while adding another layer to the ongoing public discourse around the trials and personal lives of Depp and Heard.
She ignored him pic.twitter.com/4n0n5pIWzw
— Lily-Rose Depp Club (@lilyrosedrus) October 2, 2025
