The prosecutor’s office dismissed the charges against Gérard Depardieu

Many French celebrities and politicians rose to his defence, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who said Gerard Depardieu was the victim of “bullying”.

Several stars, including French singer and former first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and English actress Charlotte Rampling, signed an open letter in support of Gerard Depardieu, describing his treatment in the media as a “lynching”.