In a surprising turn of events, it was reported on Thursday (November 3rd) that Johnny Depp will be the first male to appear in a “spotlight moment” during Rihanna‘s Savage X Fenty show. This comes shortly after Depp’s highly publicized defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, which sparked broader conversations about domestic abuse.
Considering Rihanna’s history as a survivor of domestic violence, this news came as a shock to many. People took to social media to address the situation.
Producer and activist Drew Dixon wrote on Twitter, “Johnny Depp has been embraced as a hero by unhinged right-wing misogynist extremists, and now he's been invited to appear in the @SavageXFenty show. Never expected such a powerful woman to succumb to the #MeToo backlash. Really disappointing @rihanna.”