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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Ms Tuaillon-Hibon is a Paris-based lawyer who had previously been involved in prosecuting Depardieu.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 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

Depardieu said Massika's permanent presence made it impossible for him to have carried out the sexual attacks of which he is accused.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

The same year, French President Emmanuel Macron also attracted anger when he said that Depardieu was "a great actor" who "made France proud".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

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