Johnny Depp is back on the red carpet return (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Johnny Depp is inching back into the Hollywood fold after attending the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia last night alongside some famous faces.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 60, attended the opening night screening of Yasir Alyasiri fantasy thriller HWJN dressed in a suave two-piece black suit.
He accessorised with matching sunglasses as well as thick-soled dark brogues. He also wore chunky silver jewellery as he stepped out on the red carpet.
The Edward Scissorhands actor’s signature long, brunette locks were gelled back in a ponytail for the event.
His appearance at the event follows the culmination of his lengthy defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, which he won leading the Aquaman star, 37, to pay him $15million in damages.
Depp lost his UK libel case against the newspaper and during the trial, Heard gave evidence to back up The Sun’s claims that he was a ‘wife-beater’.
The acclaimed actor stepped out in a black two-piece suit (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
He accessorised with blue sunglasses and several pieces of chunky jewellery (Picture: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
His appearance on the red carpet follows the end of his lengthy defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
The Hollywood star was given a namecheck during Indian actor Ranveer Singh’s speech at the event, thanking him for his influence on his work.
Receiving an award at the glittering ceremony from Sharon Stone, Singh said during his acceptance speech: ‘Wow! One of my screen idols is in the house, ladies and gentlemen, Mr Johnny Depp.
‘My good Sir, I’ve followed your work since Edward Scissorhands and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. What an honour to be receiving this in your presence.
‘Thank you for everything that you unknowingly taught me about the craft. Master of transformation, versatility, something that I am inspired by you.’
He joined a number of stars on the red carpet, including Will Smith in a sophisticated navy suit and pale blue shirt.
Will Smith was also among the stars in attendance at the opening night screening (Picture: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
He beamed on the red carpet as he rocked a navy suit and matching pale blue shirt (Picture: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Ranveer Singh cited Depp as one of his inspirations during a speech at the event (Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Sharon Stone had all eyes on her in a bold pink gown (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Jury President Baz Luhrmann also attended the opening night screening of the fantasy epic (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
He threw the peace symbols and ‘namaste’ sign for photographers on the red carpet, beaming as he entered the festival.
It comes after his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith was thrown into the spotlight once more after she confirmed the couple had been secretly separated for seven years.
She revealed that she quietly split from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor in 2016 – before that bombshell moment Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars – and they have been living ‘completely separate lives’ ever since.
Smith was also rocked by claims he had sex with best friend Duane Martin, something both actors have denied and the After Earth actor ‘laughed’ about.
Jury President and Elvis director Baz Luhrmann also attended the opening night screening looking suitably dapper in a black and white tuxedo.
Diane Kruger wore a dramatic black gown for the occasion (Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Ed Westwick and long-term girlfriend Amy Jackson cosied up on the red carpet (Picture: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Michelle Williams kept it simple and stylish in her red gown (Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)
Basic Instinct and Casino icon Stone, 65, commanded attention in a flowing hot pink gown that took over the red carpet.
Similarly, Inglourious Basterds’ Diane Kruger floated past crowds in a dramatic, trailing black halterneck dress with an intricate lace bodice.
Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick posed alongside model girlfriend Amy Jackson, both in similarly gothic get up with Westwick in a detailed floral suit and Jackson opting for an opulent black gown with a glittering head scarf.
The Fabelmans’ star Michelle Williams kept it simple in an elegant red gown and sparkling accessories highlighted by her blonde pixie crop.
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