Unwavering support. The explosion produced by the broadcast of the number of Further investigation (France 2) devoted to Gérard Depardieu and his behavior towards women continues. Accused of rape and sexual assault, the 75-year-old actor – still presumed innocent – is now fleeing the targets. However, there are those who continue to support her in the light, like Fanny Ardant. “Me I still believe in forgiveness. Forgiveness washes away everything”, she assured in an interview with TV Star, on newsstands on March 11, and of which Here revealed some extracts on Friday March 8.
Questioned by our colleagues on the occasion of the release of Kings of the tracka comedy by Thierry Klifa, the 74-year-old actress spoke about the morale of the man who accompanied her more than once on the big screen: “He is melancholic as after a death.” Despite his unchanged support for the star of WaltzesFanny Ardant nevertheless made a point of not discrediting the speech of her friend’s alleged victims: “Freedom of speech, I accept and respect it. It’s important that victims speak. Afterwards, we must let justice do its work, otherwise democracy is lost.”
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Fanny Ardant and Gérard Depardieu: a solid friendship in the face of the swell
In recent weeks, Fanny Ardant has continued to publicly display her support for Gérard Depardieu. In a previous interview with Tele-Leisureshe thus revealed once again her unfailing friendship with Julie Depardieu’s father: “When a friend joins the clan, he must never betray him and he must never betray. No matter the discussions, the disagreements… With my head on the block, I will answer for him.” Same story when he appeared on RTL last December: “Once you have a friend, if you betray your friend, you’re a snitch, that’s a term in prison. That is to say, you have to remain faithful to the people you love.”
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