Rihanna is facing reaction ahead of her Savage X Fenty runway show (premiering on Prime Video Nov. 9) for casting Johnny Depp in this year’s production as the first male to have a feature function. When word went out about Depp’s participation in the program, fans of Rihanna’s and her brand names revealed their disappointment on social networks. The Los Angeles Times initially validated the star’s appearance.
Previously this year, Depp made headings for his bombshell trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, who accused him of domestic abuse. Hashtags #AbuserxFenty and #DitchDepp began trending on Twitter. One user composed, “Putting Johnny Depp on your program adds ZERO value.
Others explained Rihanna’s own experience as a survivor of abuse. “The option that @rihanna made is discouraging, however in objecting– please keep attention on Depp’s history of violence,” one account tweeted. “There are no ideal victims, but Rihanna is still an abuse survivor, and I don’t want to invalidate that. #AbuserXFenty”.
Music manufacturer and activist Drew Dixon, a survivor of rape and sexual harassment, criticized Rihanna’s decision in a tweet that shared an article portraying the man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s partner, Paul Pelosi. “Johnny Depp has actually been welcomed as a hero by unhinged right-wing misogynist extremists, and now he’s been welcomed to appear in the @SavageXFenty show,” she wrote. “Never anticipated such a powerful female to catch the #MeToo reaction. Actually frustrating @rihanna”.
‘ Let’s burn her. Of all the males to highlight, Johnny Deep is who you pick?!” she composed.
Rihanna and Savage X Fenty have yet to deal with the claims.
Rihanna Is Receiving Backlash for Including Johnny Depp in Her Savage X Fenty Fashion Show
