Even thousands of kilometers away, the matter Gérard Depardieu
continues to spill ink. When 96th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles this Sunday, March 10, 2024, renowned host Jimmy Kimmel took charge of the evening. During the event, the star Jimmy Kimmel Live! surprised the audience by addressing a scathing dig at the sacred monster of cinema.
“I haven’t seen a French actor eat his vomit like that since Gérard Depardieu” Jimmy Kimmel does what no one dared to do at the Cesar #Oscars2024pic.twitter.com/qMulvIwqLn
— Cass (@EnRueLibre) March 10, 2024
“Messi, the dog from Anatomy of a Fall is here. He is incredible, I haven’t seen a French actor eat vomit like that since Gérard Depardieu“, he said. A “joke” which sparked strong reactions.
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Gérard Depardieu defended by Nicolas Seydoux
As a reminder, the 75-year-old actor is accused of rape and sexual assault by several women including Charlotte Arnould, Hélène Darras and Ruth Dalza. Despite the chilling stories of the alleged victims, Julie Depardieu’s father receives the support of many personalities.
Recently, it was Nicolas Seydoux, the president of Gaumont cinemas and great-uncle of Léa Seydoux, who spoke about the affair at the microphone of BFM Business. “Gérard Depardieu is accused of rape. If he raped, he will be condemned, and he can only be condemned, it is a crime, and there is no excuse for it, whatever happens. Furthermore, Gérard Depardieu made comments that were, I would say, scandalous. But scandalous comments are not in the realm of crime. We must not confuse them.” he confided.
And to continue: “I wouldn’t want people to say that cinema is different from the rest of society. Unfortunately, I condemn all these acts. But let people say: Everyone knew. No! Me, I don’t think Gérard Depardieu raped. On the other hand, it is established that he makes provocative remarks, but that does not make him a criminal. We must not mix subjects!” A clear opinion.
V.B.