Lola Glaudini Accuses Johnny Depp of Verbal Abuse on ‘Blow’ Set, Depp Responds to Allegations
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Lola Glaudini has recently opened up about a disturbing incident she experienced while working on the set of the 2001 crime thriller “Blow” alongside Johnny Depp. In a resurfaced interview from January, the “Criminal Minds” star recounted a confrontation with Johnny Depp, alleging that he berated her for laughing during a scene, despite being directed to do so by the film’s director, Ted Demme.
According to Lola Glaudini, the incident occurred on her very first day on set. She described the scene she was in, lying on a bear skin rug in a bikini, when she was instructed by Demme to burst out laughing at a certain point in Depp’s dialogue. Following the director’s direction, Glaudini complied and laughed during the take.
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However, her laughter seemed to provoke a strong reaction from Depp. After the cameras stopped rolling, Johnny Depp approached Glaudini and allegedly launched into a tirade, accusing her of pulling focus and disrupting his performance. He reportedly used profanity and aggressively berated her, leaving her feeling shaken and humiliated.
Lola Glaudini described the encounter as deeply upsetting, particularly because she had long admired Depp’s work and was excited to collaborate with him. Despite the confrontation, she continued filming for several more hours before confiding in her father, who advised her to maintain her composure and professionalism.
Johnny Depp later approached Glaudini with what she described as a “non-apology apology,” attributing his behavior to the pressures of staying in character and maintaining a Boston accent for his role. Although she accepted his apology outwardly, Lola Glaudini was deeply affected by the incident and struggled to process what had happened.
In response to Lola Glaudini’s allegations, a representative for Depp emphasized his commitment to fostering positive working relationships with his co-stars. They pointed out that other members of the film’s crew, including sound technician Samuel Sarkar, did not recall any confrontation between Depp and Glaudini on set.
This incident resurfaces amidst ongoing legal battles involving Depp, including his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. Johnny Depp’s legal team successfully argued that Heard’s accusations of domestic abuse, made in a 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post, constituted defamation.
As Glaudini’s account continues to garner attention, it serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges actors may face in the entertainment industry, highlighting the importance of respectful and professional conduct on and off set.
Johnny Depp Responds to Abuse Allegations
After an episode of the podcast Powerful Truth Angels from Jan. 30 resurfaced, in which Lola Glaudini recounted being mistreated by Johnny Depp on the film set of “Blow,” the actor has broken his silence.
“Johnny always prioritizes good working relationships with cast and crew, and this recounting differs greatly from the recollection of other members on set at the time,” a rep for Depp said in a statement to Deadline.
This statement comes in response to Glaudini’s recent interview, where she detailed the alleged confrontation with Depp during filming. In the resurfaced interview, Glaudini described feeling deeply unsettled by Depp’s aggressive behavior and profanity-laced tirade.
While Depp’s representative emphasized his commitment to fostering positive working relationships, Glaudini’s account has reignited conversations about accountability and professionalism in the entertainment industry. It underscores the importance of respectful conduct on film sets and the need to address instances of mistreatment or harassment promptly and effectively.
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