Johnny Depp was overcome with emotion as he received a seven-minute standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback film Jeanne du Barry.

The actor, who plays King Louis XV in the period drama, teared up at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday as he was supported by the film’s director Maïwenn.

Jeanne du Barry marks Johnny’s official return to Hollywood after taking a three-year break following the explosive defamation case taken against him by his ex-wife Amber Heard.

The trial became a public spectacle with details of the pair’s two-year marriage being discussed across the world.

The 76th annual film festival also marked Johnny’s first red carpet appearance since he emerged victorious after the six-week trial last year.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star was greeted by a huge applause upon his arrival at the festival.

As he arrived, fans were heard chanting his name before he was swarmed by attendees who welcomed him with open arms.

Meanwhile, other fans took to Twitter to share their delight at Johnny’s Hollywood comeback.

“Shine Johnny! You deserve every moment of that recognition and appreciation,” one person wrote.

A second added: “The audience at cannes screaming johnny depp’s name when he arrived is music to my ears.”

“He came just as I thought he would! Ponytail and black suit! He looks so handsome!” a third chimed in while a fourth added: “The comeback of our beloved king! All the love and success in the world to him and Jeanne du Barry!”

Jeanne du Barry portrays King Louis XV’s love story as he falls in love with a prostitute, much to the horror of much of his family and court.

Louis XV was married to Queen of France Marie Leczinska but had a number of affairs. Jeanne was his final lover before he died.

Starring alongside Johnny, Maïwenn plays Jeanne who “uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one.”