An uncomfortable moment between two Hollywood heavyweights has captured social media’s attention after video footage emerged from Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show last Thursday. Charlize Theron seemingly ignored Johnny Depp as she made her rounds greeting guests at the luxury fashion event, leaving observers to question whether the apparent snub was intentional.
The viral clip shows Theron, dressed in a black leather jacket and khaki cargo shorts, approaching Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH, and Brigitte Macron, France’s First Lady. The actress warmly greeted both dignitaries with traditional kisses on each cheek before pivoting away. Standing directly beside them was Depp, who received no acknowledgment from his former co-star.
The moment becomes more awkward as Depp, sporting his signature fedora hat and sunglasses, simply turns his head to watch Theron walk away. The actor stood motionless, left without even a passing glance from the Oscar winner.
Both stars maintain significant ties to the fashion house. Johnny Depp serves as the face of Dior Sauvage cologne, a partnership he established in 2015 that reportedly became one of the most lucrative fragrance deals in history. Meanwhile, Charlize Theron has represented Dior’s J’Adore perfume since 2004, making her one of the brand’s longest-standing ambassadors.
The two actors previously worked together on the 1999 psychological thriller “The Astronaut’s Wife,” though the film failed to generate strong box office returns. Their professional relationship appears to have remained distant in the decades since.
Representatives for Theron were contacted regarding the incident but have not responded to requests for comment. Depp’s representatives declined to provide a statement when approached about the Dior show encounter.
Social media users have speculated about potential reasons for the cold reception. Some observers noted that Theron previously liked an Instagram post from TIME magazine that criticized Depp’s Hollywood comeback following his highly publicized 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
However, the circumstances remain unclear. Depp’s choice of accessories—dark sunglasses and a fedora—may have made him difficult to recognize in the crowded venue. Whether Theron deliberately avoided her former colleague or simply failed to notice him behind his signature accessories remains open to interpretation.
The incident has reignited conversations about Depp’s ongoing efforts to rebuild his career following years of legal battles and public controversy. His appearance at the Dior show marked his first Paris Fashion Week attendance in over three decades.
