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Johnny Depp Supports Daughter Lily-Rose Amid Controversy Surrounding Her Role in 'The Idol'

Johnny Depp Supports Daughter Lily-Rose Amid Controversy Surrounding Her Role in 'The Idol'
Published 1 years ago on Jun 07, 2023

" Despite the backlash, her father, Johnny Depp, is reportedly proud of her and believes that the controversy signifies that she is making a mark in her career. Lily-Rose takes on the lead role of singer Jocelyn, who undergoes a nervous breakdown on tour and encounters the enigmatic nightclub impresario Tedros, portrayed by The Weeknd.

Johnny Depp is 'proud of' daughter Lily-Rose for taking on controversial role in The Idol, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal

The sexually charged nature of the series, featuring explicit scenes including masturbation, throttling, and explicit selfies of Lily-Rose, has drawn criticism from viewers who claim that the show ventures into the realm of "torture porn" and rape fantasy. However, a source close to Johnny Depp revealed to DailyMail.com that he remains unfazed by the criticism. The source stated that Johnny loves Lily-Rose's ambition to carve out her own career and take on challenging roles that pique her interest and push her boundaries. He appreciates that she is establishing her own identity as an actress, independent of his own success.

The 24-year-old actress takes center stage in the HBO show as a singer who suffered a nervous breakdown before meeting mysterious nightclub impresario Tedros - played by The Weeknd

The source continued to explain that Johnny admires Lily-Rose's strength as a person and applauds her recent success with "The Idol." He does not let the extra attention and drama surrounding the role affect his pride in her accomplishments. Johnny believes that the significant attention the role has garnered indicates that Lily-Rose is doing something right, and he supports her wholeheartedly.

While a spokesperson for Johnny declined to comment on the matter, Lily-Rose has previously defended the show and its creator, Sam Levinson, against criticism. In an interview with E! News, she praised Sam as the best director she has ever worked with, emphasizing the collaborative nature of their working relationship. Lily-Rose expressed that Sam values her input and opinions and creates an environment where she feels seen, heard, and appreciated as an artist.

The sexually-charged series, which involves masturbation, throttling and explicit selfies of Lily-Rose, has been slammed over claims Sam Levinson turned it into 'torture porn'

"The Idol" has faced mixed reviews, with some labeling it as toxic and disturbing due to its explicit content. Critics have raised concerns about the portrayal of female sexuality and the frequent nudity of Lily-Rose's character. Nevertheless, Lily-Rose and the show's creator, Sam Levinson, defend the artistic choices made in the series, asserting the importance of exploring complex themes and pushing boundaries.

When asked if the treatment of female sexuality in The Idol had gone too far, the filmmaker replied: 'We live in a very sexualized world especially in the States – porn's influence is strong and in the psyche of young people' 

As the controversy surrounding "The Idol" continues, Lily-Rose remains focused on her craft and the portrayal of her character, emphasizing the significance of raunchiness in conveying her character's story. Despite the critical reception, the show has garnered attention and sparked discussions. Whether it will ultimately be embraced or criticized further remains to be seen, but Lily-Rose continues to stand by her work, and her father stands by her side.

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