Depardieu

British

/ dəpɑdjø /

noun

Gérard. born 1948, French film actor, granted Russian citizenship in 2013. His films include Jean de Florette (1986), Cyrano de Bergerac (1990), Green Card (1991), The Man in the Iron Mask (1997), and Tais-toi (2003)

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In a letter published in Le Figaro in 2023, Depardieu denied the allegations, writing: "Never, ever, have I abused a woman."

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

The charges against Depardieu stemmed from the testimony of two women, a set decorator and an assistant director, who worked alongside Depardieu on the set of 2022's "Les Volets Verts."

From Salon • May 13, 2025

For the defense, Mr Assous produced photographs taken at the end of the shoot showing Depardieu and the plaintiff apparently smiling happily together.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

By his own recognition, Gérard Depardieu acts in a world that is no longer his own.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

Macron added that Depardieu was being subjected to a "manhunt".

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

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