Did Charlize Theron Intentionally Ignore Johnny Depp at Dior Fashion Show? Their Past Relationship Explored

When Charlize Theron strutted past Johnny Depp at Dior’s Paris without a nod, fans smelled more than just perfume in the air.

Did she ignore him?.

Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp

When Charlize Theron reportedly walked straight past Johnny Depp at Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show, without a glance, let alone a greeting, social media sharpened its claws.

In a now-viral clip, Theron, statuesque in a leather biker jacket and khaki cargo shorts, breezes by Depp.

And it left the internet wondering: was this a fashion faux pas, or a pointed snub?

Charlize Theron ignoring Johnny depp(whom she worked with on The astronaut) at the Dior fashion show is funny when u remember she liked that times article on instagram dragging him for his terrible behaviour pic.twitter.com/vByatpCQ35

— erika🍉 (@erikamafiXOXO) October 2, 2025

Theron and Depp co-starred in the 1999 thriller The Astronaut’s Wife, a film that may have faded from box office memory.

Adding fuel to the fire, Theron liked a searing 2023 Instagram post from Time magazine describing Depp as a “nest of tragedies”, highlighting the struggles he has faced in his personal life.

Moreover, when it comes to relationships, Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp never dated.

Their connection was strictly professional.

In fact, Theron is currently not dating anyone, following her 2015 split from actor Sean Penn.

Meanwhile, Depp, post-divorce and post-defamation battle, has remained romantically unattached.

So, did Theron truly ignore Depp? The moment might be open to interpretation, but in a room bursting with cameras and couture, silence might just speak loudest.

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Charlize Theron holds an ax in The Old Guard 2

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Johnny Depp stars in Twentieth Century Fox’s “Murder on the Orient Express.”

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Johnny Depp From The Movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"

Back in 1999, The Astronaut’s Wife attempted to launch Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron into psychological thriller territory.

While the film bombed with critics, Theron’s performance was widely praised, marked by vulnerability and steely suspicion as she portrayed a woman growing terrified of her husband’s post-space-mission behavior.

Depp’s character, Spencer Armacost, was distant and unnerving.

Years later, that tension seemed to echo through her Instagram activity.

In 2023, Time magazine published a critical yet reflective article dissecting Depp’s downfall and defamation trial fallout.

Theron didn’t share it, repost it, or comment.

She reportedly liked the post, which shared the piece on social media.

The article’s language was sharp:

Johnny Depp is an adult; he’s about to turn 60.

He has made his own decisions and created his own problems.

To see him looking as if all the life has been sucked out of him—not to mention the creeping jowlishness, the deepening frown lines, and other physical indignities that come with getting older—is akin to watching a bird fall from the sky, though birds, unlike men, don’t bring about their own downfall.

For Depp, who’s spent the last few years clawing back into Hollywood’s good graces following his high-profile legal saga with Amber Heard, Theron’s subtle shade or signal adds a fresh layer of complexity.

The article further reads:

Depp is a nest of tragedies, an extraordinarily gifted man who has most likely hurt others, as well as himself.

He’s his own worst enemy, and no matter how loudly the crowd cheers for you, there’s no glamour or valor in that.

Depp is ready to attempt a new chapter, headlining Day Drinker, a gripping new action thriller.

Under the seasoned direction of Marc Webb and scripted by Zach Dean, this film promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Sharing the spotlight with Depp are Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline.

Charlize Theron Skips Shirt for Leather Jacket and Shorts Ensemble at Paris Fashion Show

Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron in The Astronaut's Wife

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Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron in The Astronaut's Wife

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Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron in The Astronaut's Wife

Ditching a shirt entirely, the Oscar winner layered a bold black leather jacket embroidered with birds and florals over her bare torso, paired with oversized cargo shorts and sheer black tights.

It’s a look only a true fashion daredevil could pull off, and Charlize Theron made it look effortless.

Her fashion moment was amplified by her Dior ambassadorship, a role she’s held since 2004 (per Page Six). Fresh off the J’adore fragrance campaign and Haute Joaillerie ads, she strutted into the Jardin des Tuileries like a walking ad for luxury rebellion.

Meanwhile, Johnny Depp made his own return to Paris Fashion Week, his first in over three decades.

Dressed in a gray double-breasted coat, plaid shirt, and his signature fedora, the Pirates of the Caribbean star exuded his usual bohemian mystery.

His presence marked his first Dior runway appearance since becoming the face of Dior Sauvage in 2015.

But while Depp’s outfit nodded to nostalgia, Theron’s look screamed reinvention. Her hair, minimal makeup, and red clutch punctuated a message: she’s not here to blend in or play nice.

Charlize Theron’s Parisian non-greeting to Johnny Depp may not have been loud, but it echoed nonetheless.

It begs the question, what really went down between these two?

Now what do you think about it? Drop your takes in the comments below.

After all, even Paris can’t keep secrets forever.

Want to rewatch The Astronaut’s Wife and play detective yourself?

The film is currently available for rent on Amazon Video and Apple TV. 

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