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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, The Weeknd attend the "The Idol" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival© Samir Hussein

Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis' daughter, Lily-Rose, is the spitting image of her mom as she graces the red carpet with The Weeknd

The Idol star turned heads in Cannes

Faye James
Senior Editor
May 23, 2023
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Johnny Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose Deppthe doppelganger of her glamorous mother, Vanessa Paradis, left the audience enchanted as she graced the red carpet for HBO's anticipated series 'The Idol' at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

The 23-year-old was accompanied by her co-star The Weeknd, also known as Canadian star Abel Tesfaye. 

Also present were former Victoria's Secret model Stella Maxwell and the flamboyantly bold Julia Fox, contributing to an unforgettable night in the South of France.

 Lily-Rose commanded attention in a figure-hugging, off-shoulder black minidress as she struck poses next to her dapper, tuxedo-clad co-star, The Weeknd.

US director Sam Levinson, French-US actress Lily-Rose Depp and Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, The Weeknd, arrive for the premiere of The Idol © Anadolu Agency

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Donning the role of a rising pop star, Jocelyn, in the new HBO series, Lily-Rose elevated her look with black sheer tights, matching stiletto heels, and statement earrings as her solitary, yet notable accessory. 

Following in her parents' footsteps, Lily-Rose is carving out a promising acting career for herself, although she admits having mixed feelings about the concept of fame.

Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, The Weeknd © Samir Hussein

In a previous interview with Elle, Lily-Rose remarked on the challenge of experiencing fame first-hand as an adult. 

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"It’s different experiencing it firsthand rather than by proxy. I guess it’s something that I’ve had to make my own way with," she stated, adding that her parents had "protected" her and her brother Jack "as much as possible."

"I know my childhood didn’t look like everybody’s childhood, and it’s a very particular thing to deal with, but it’s also the only thing that I know,” she reflected. 

 Lily-Rose Depp looks just like her mom Vanessa Paradis© Samir Hussein

Lily-Rose further admired her mother for providing a semblance of normalcy while enjoying a fulfilling professional life

Seeing her mother as a comforting, loving presence and witnessing her perform for thousands of people was something she cherished. 

When asked about her father's defamation trial against Amber Heard, Lily-Rose firmly asserted her right to privacy, stating: "I feel really entitled to my secret garden of thoughts."

vanessa paradis lily rose depp© Photo: Getty Images
Lily with her mom Vanessa Paradis

"I’m not here to answer for anybody," she stated firmly, expressing her readiness to be recognized for her work, rather than being defined by the men in her life. 

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She maintains a limited social media presence, only using Instagram to promote her work.

"I’ve just been raised in a manner that has taught me that privacy is something that’s important to protect," she affirmed.

Johnny and Vanessa at a red carpet event© Getty Images
Johnny dated Vanessa Paradis between 1998 and 2012

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