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Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry (19 August 1743 – 8 December 1793) was the last maîtresse-en-titre of King Louis XV of France. She was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution on accusations of treason—particularly being suspected of assisting émigrés to flee from the Revolution.
Jeanne du Barry is a 2023 historical drama film directed, co-written and produced by Maïwenn and starring herself and Johnny Depp in the leading roles. It also stars Pierre Richard, Benjamin Lavernhe, Noémie Lvovsky, Pascal Greggory, Melvil Poupaud, and India Hair.
May 2, 2024 · A film by Maïwenn starring Johnny Depp as the French king and Maïwenn as his lover Jeanne Bécu, a common girl who rose to become his official favorite. Based on a true story, the film explores the 18th century court life, the love affair and the fate of Jeanne du Barry.
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- 2024-05-02
May 3, 2024 · Unfortunately, "Jeanne du Barry," directed by French director/actress Maïwenn, who she plays the title role opposite Johnny Depp as King Louis XV, takes a surface-level approach to this famously controversial figure.
Jeanne Bécu, countess du Barry was the last of the mistresses of the French king Louis XV (reigned 1715–74). Although she exercised little political influence at the French court, her unpopularity contributed to the decline of the prestige of the crown in the early 1770s. She was born Marie-Jeanne.
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May 17, 2023 · Learn about the life and scandals of Jeanne du Barry, the illegitimate courtesan who became the king's favorite and inspired a film by Maïwenn and Johnny Depp. Discover how she was involved in the diamond necklace affair and the French Revolution.
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Welcome to Versailles 👑Johnny Depp is King Louis XV in the First Official Trailer for JEANNE DU BARRY, the opening film at #Cannes2023.
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