Emmanuel Macron - Criticism of Gérard Depardieu is "manhunting"
Several women have accused Gérard Depardieu (74) of raping and abusing them. The actor has also been criticized for sexist and obscene remarks. As a result, he is now to be stripped of his Legion of Honor title, among other things, and the Paris wax museum has also removed his figure. However, Depardieu is now receiving public support from none other than French President Emmanuel Macron (46). In an interview with the French television channel France 5 on Wednesday evening, Macron spoke of a "manhunt" for Depardieu and said: "I detest this."
He was a "great admirer" of Depardieu, who was a "great" actor, Macron continued. "He has made France famous, our great writers, our great personalities." He made France "proud", said Macron. He went on to say that "there may be victims, but there is also the presumption of innocence". France must not slip into an "age of suspicion".
Culture Minister calls Depardieu a "disgrace to France"
French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak (44) had described Depardieu's behavior towards women as a "disgrace to France" and initiated his expulsion from the "Légiòn d'Honneur". This was triggered by a documentary in which Depardieu makes numerous vulgar and sexist comments during a filming trip to North Korea.
Macron apparently sees this differently: the Legion of Honour "Légiòn d'Honneur" is an order "that is not there to moralize people", he said. "So the Legion of Honor title will not be revoked on the basis of a documentary."
Numerous accusations against Gérard Depardieu
However, there are numerous allegations against Depardieu. An investigation into allegations of rape against the actor has been ongoing in France since the end of 2020. At the beginning of December 2023, actress Hélène Darras (42) reported him for sexual assault during filming in 2007. Another complaint was filed by a Spanish journalist who the actor allegedly assaulted 30 years ago. Depardieu denies all allegations.
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In response to the criticism from French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak, President Emmanuel Macron defended Gérard Depardieu, stating that the Legion of Honor "Légiòn d'Honneur" is not meant to "moralize people." (Emmanuel Macron)
Despite the ongoing investigation into rape allegations against him in France, Gérard Depardieu continues to receive support from some prominent figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who described him as a "great" actor who made France "proud." (Gérard Depardieu)
Source: www.stern.de
