Actor Gérard Depardieu disappeared without a trace

Actor Gérard Depardieu disappeared without a trace

French actor Gerard Depardieu (74) was indicted in 2021 on charges of rape and sexual assault, so it didn’t take long to make headlines.

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After ending up on the covers of several newspapers due to various scandals, the 74-year-old disappeared without a trace. Many French people are now wondering: where on earth is Gerard Depardieu?

He disappeared without a trace

Depardieu has had a successful film career and is one of the most popular actors in France. The 74-year-old is known for blockbuster films such as “Life of Pi” and “Green Card”, and also played Obelix in the “Astérix and Obelix” films.

“LIFE OF PI”: Gérard Depardieu starred in the hit film “Life of Pi.” Photo: Ingenious Media/Haichang/Cobal/Rex/Dion/Shutterstock/NTB
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Favorite character: Depardieu played Obelix in the films about the duo Asterix and Obelix.  Photo: Jean-Marie Leroy/Fidelite/WildPunch/Cenetotal/Lucky Red/Cobal/Rex/Shutterstock/NTB

Favorite character: Depardieu played Obelix in the films about the duo Asterix and Obelix. Photo: Jean-Marie Leroy/Fidelite/WildPunch/Cenetotal/Lucky Red/Cobal/Rex/Shutterstock/NTB
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It’s a Belgian newspaper HLN Which now indicates that Depardieu has not been monitored for more than two weeks.

Avissa notes that the actor disappeared shortly after he wrote an open letter on the Le Figaro website regarding the fact that he was accused of sexually assaulting several women.

“I can no longer accept what I hear and read about myself. It affects me greatly,” was one of the things he wrote in the open letter.

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Since then, his participation in the theater festival in the French municipality of La Teste-du-Boch has been canceled without any explanation.

-Gerard Depardieu could not have been arrested fifteen days ago. La Taste du Buch Mayor Patrick Davitt says those who know him well think he’s out there southeast.

He won in court

He won in court


– Olivier Marchal (French actor, editor’s note) can’t reach it either. Even his girlfriend Catherine Deneuve can’t catch him.

He allegedly assaulted 13 women

Furthermore, HLN speculates whether her involvement in a number of scandals is what drove the actor underground.

Depardieu was accused of rape before Christmas 2020, but the accusation was not made public until February 2021.

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At the time, the accusations came after a French judge reopened the investigation into the movie star, which had previously been dropped in 2019. The woman, a 24-year-old actress and author, has since filed a civil suit, according to France Press agency.

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After the scandal allegations: – The Queen made the call


According to the woman, she was assaulted and raped twice by Depardieu in 2018 at his home in Paris. She is said to have gone to the actor’s house in connection with an audition for a role.

For his part, Depardieu denied these accusations.

In April this year, the French newspaper Independent published online Media party An investigative report revealed that Depardieu had sexually assaulted 13 women.

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– Like kicking my mother

Last month, as we reported, the 74-year-old wrote an open letter on the Le Figaro website, in which he strongly opposes the rape accusations.

Struggling to sell

Struggling to sell


“I have never hurt a woman. Hurting a woman would be like kicking my mother in the stomach,” he wrote in the letter.

The accusations were brought against actresses, production employees, and makeup artists. The events in question must have occurred in relation to eleven different cinema registrations between 2004 and 2022.

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One of the incidents mentioned in the investigation report involved a former extra who worked with Depardieu on the 2015 film “The Box.”

According to the woman, the actor must have “put his hand under the dress” and “tried to get into his panties.” When she pushed him away, he allegedly became “aggressive” and tried again to touch her.

Announces changes after scandals

Announces changes after scandals


Mediapart quoted a member of the production team as saying that recording had been suspended. The scene was eventually changed so that the extra was no longer standing with Depardieu.

Friendship with Putin

However, the abuse accusations are not the only thing that has caused a stir around Depardieu.

Outrage against sexual allegations

Outrage against sexual allegations


In 2013, the actor announced that he had applied for Russian citizenship. This came after French politicians criticized him for his desire to travel abroad to escape high taxes, according to what the British newspaper “Daily Mail” reported. BBC. In the same year, he obtained a Russian passport, and was photographed shaking hands and hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin (71).

Russian passport: Gérard Depardieu shows off his new Russian passport in 2013. Photograph: Caroline Larsson/AFP/NTB

Russian passport: Gérard Depardieu shows off his new Russian passport in 2013. Photograph: Caroline Larsson/AFP/NTB
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Since then, the actor has spoken warmly about the Russian president.

2013: Gérard Depardieu and Vladimir Putin.  Photography: RIA Novosti/Reuters/NTB

2013: Gérard Depardieu and Vladimir Putin. Photography: RIA Novosti/Reuters/NTB
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Last February, before war broke out in Ukraine, Depardieu shared a photo of himself hugging Putin on Instagram. The photo was later deleted, according to News24.

As tensions escalated between the two neighboring countries, Depardieu appeared on French television pleading to “leave Vladimir alone,” according to Reuters. The New York Times.

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In retrospect, the actor may have surprised many during the interview France24 With the following statement:

– Russia and Ukraine have always been sisters. I am against this fratricidal war. Lay down your weapons and start negotiating.

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