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Johnny Depp defends Dior advert accused of being racially insensitive

By Tania Snuggs

 

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Johnny Depp says the ad was made with 'great love and respect for Native Americans'. Pic: Dior

 

Johnny Depp has defended his latest advert for Sauvage cologne after the video was accused of being racially insensitive to Native Americans.

 

The Hollywood star said the Dior promotion was made with "great love and respect for indigenous people" - and he rejected claims it amounted to cultural appropriation.

 

Critics argued the name of the cologne can be translated to "savage" in French - a derogatory term used to describe indigenous Americans.

 

The clip - which was deleted hours after it was posted on social media last month - features a Native American man performing a dance, while the Pirates Of The Caribbean star plays a guitar and lights a fire in the US desert.

 

Full Story: https://news.sky.com/story/johnny-depp-defends-dior-advert-accused-of-being-racially-insensitive-11806168

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Critics argued the name of the cologne can be translated to "savage" in French - a derogatory term used to describe indigenous Americans.

it also can be translated to "wild" in French - a neutral term used to describe undomesticated people, animals and plants.

 

 

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Interestingly it also translates as American Indian.
It's always a mistake for actors to try and explain themselves.
"It's an advert they paid me to appear in" covers all bets.
 
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