The incident occurred on Tuesday, with a witness stating that the renowned actor appeared to be intoxicated.
The 62-year-old star of acclaimed films like “Jean de Florette” and “Green Card” allegedly demanded to use the restroom during takeoff, a time when passengers are required to stay seated.
Despite being instructed by a flight attendant to return to his seat, Depardieu proceeded to urinate in the aisle, as recounted by a passenger to Europe 1 radio.
Witnesses mentioned observing signs of alcohol consumption in Depardieu’s behavior, though there was no vocal confrontation following the incident.
The passenger expressed discontent, highlighting the actor’s perceived sense of entitlement due to his profession.
A spokesperson from Air France corroborated the passenger’s report, confirming that Depardieu indeed urinated in the aircraft.
The actor’s representatives were unavailable for comment at the time, leaving queries unanswered.
The evening flight, designated AF5010 and operated by CityJet, a subsidiary of Air France, had to return to the terminal for cleaning after the incident.
Following a delay of one hour and 15 minutes, the flight resumed its journey after the removal of a passenger, without disclosing the individual’s identity.
Depardieu boasts a prolific career, having starred in over 100 films, including the popular “Asterix” series.
His portrayal of Cyrano de Bergerac in the 1990 movie earned him a Cesar award, equivalent to the French Oscar, for best actor.
Despite his accolades and international recognition, this incident involving Depardieu’s public display of disregard for flight regulations has attracted widespread attention and criticism.
The actor’s actions have sparked debates on celebrity privilege and appropriate conduct, raising questions about accountability regardless of one’s professional stature.
