The Fall of Gérard Depardieu: From Movie Star to Convicted Assaulter
In a shocking turn of events, French actor Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie he starred in back in 2021. The 76-year-old movie star was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a hefty fine of 29,040 euros (approximately $32,350). Additionally, the court ordered him to be registered in the national sex offender database, marking a significant downfall for the once-revered actor.
The incidents occurred during the filming of “Les Volets Verts” (“The Green Shutters”), where Depardieu was accused of groping a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant. The case has been viewed as a pivotal moment in post-#MeToo France, testing how the country’s society and film industry deal with allegations of sexual misconduct involving high-profile individuals. Despite denying the accusations, Depardieu was absent from the court hearing in Paris, with his lawyer announcing plans to appeal the decision.
