Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp: What happened between the two stars in Paris?

At Dior’s star-studded Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, all eyes were on Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp after a brief, awkward moment between the two former co-stars went viral, sparking conversation about old ties and making fans wonder what happened between the pair.

Theron, 50, and Depp, 62, last shared the screen in 'The Astronaut’s Wife' (1999), but their paths crossed again last week at the luxury brand’s high-profile event. While both stars are longtime Dior ambassadors, Theron for J’Adore perfume and Depp for the Sauvage fragrance line, it was clear from the now-circulating video clip that their reunion wasn’t exactly warm.

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In the footage, Theron is seen greeting Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, and First Lady Brigitte Macron with cheerful cheek kisses. Depp, standing right beside them, appears to anticipate his turn, but is ultimately bypassed as Theron moves along without acknowledging him. 

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The moment left the actor lingering uncomfortably behind the group, prompting widespread speculation online. One account sharing the video remarked, “Charlize Theron ignoring Johnny Depp," while another wrote, “He felt that cold shoulder too. You can see him turn with her as she walked straight past.”

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Theron’s apparent snub came just a year after she reportedly “liked” a 2023 Time article that critiqued Depp’s post-trial comeback. While no official comment has been made by either, a source told Page Six that the event was chaotic, downplaying the moment as a non-issue. Still, the online buzz is hard to ignore.

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The post the actress "liked" involved the bitter public legal battle with the actor's ex-wife, Amber Heard. At the time, he lost roles in major franchises like 'Fantastic Beasts' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' and admitted in a 2022 interview, “I was shunned, dumped, booted, deep-sixed, cancelled, however you want to define it.”

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Since then, Depp has slowly reemerged in the public eye, focusing on European projects and fashion rather than Hollywood blockbusters. His role in the French film 'Jeanne du Barry' earned a standing ovation at Cannes in 2023, and he later inked a record-breaking $20 million deal with Dior to continue representing Sauvage. He also returned to the stage with his band, Hollywood Vampires.

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