Former 'Criminal Minds' Star Lola Glaudini Opens Up About Johnny Depp's On-Set Behavior

Lola Glaudini Claims Johnny Depp Called Her a 'F—king Idiot' on Set

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Lola Glaudini, known for her role in Criminal Minds, has accused her former Blow costar Johnny Depp of mistreating her during the filming of the movie in 2001.

During a recent episode of the "Powerful Truth Angels" podcast, Glaudini, who is 52 years old, shared her experience. She mentioned a scene where Depp had a monologue that he repeated multiple times. The director, Ted Demme, instructed her to burst out laughing at a certain word in Depp's monologue. Glaudini described the scene, saying she was in a bikini, being handed a joint, and expected to laugh on cue.

Glaudini revealed that during filming, she followed the instructions given by Demme before Johnny Depp, who is now 60 years old, broke character. According to her, after the director called cut, Depp approached her while she was in a bikini on the ground. He pointed his finger at her face and angrily berated her for pulling focus. Depp accused her of disrupting his lines and demanded that she remain quiet.

Glaudini shared that Depp's alleged outburst happened on her first day of filming Blow. She mentioned that she didn't know him before that day.

"I had never met him," Glaudini explained. "This was my first time working on a big studio movie. I had only worked on independent films before. And here I am, finally getting to work with a star that I have always admired, and he is yelling at me. All I could think was, 'Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry.'"

Glaudini accused Demme of not informing Depp about his request for her to laugh during the monologue before his passing in January 2002.

She expressed feeling abandoned, saying, "He totally left me hanging. We had to start over from the beginning, and I had to continue with the scene for another five or six hours. I felt isolated, like I didn't belong. When we finished filming, the costume coordinator gave me a heated coat, and I was treated like an outcast. No one wanted to talk to me because I was the one he scolded."

Glaudini shared, "I walked back to my trailer, feeling overwhelmed. As soon as I stepped inside, I couldn't hold back my tears any longer."

On the other hand, Depp has refuted allegations of mistreating Glaudini while on set.

A representative for Johnny Depp, star of Pirates of the Caribbean, shared that he always values good relationships with the cast and crew. They mentioned that his version of events during filming greatly contrasts with what others remember from that time on set.

Sam Sarkar, a sound engineer who worked on the movie, supported Depp's account. According to Sarkar, he was constantly listening for any sounds or disturbances while on set. Specifically, he would check Johnny's audio for any interference during rehearsals and takes. Sarkar stated that he never heard anything unusual, and if there had been any, it would have been quite memorable.

Editor's P/S:

The allegations against Johnny Depp by Lola Glaudini are deeply concerning and shed light on the power dynamics that can exist on film sets. It's disheartening to hear that Glaudini felt isolated and mistreated during her first experience working on a major studio film. Her account highlights the importance of creating safe and respectful environments in the entertainment industry, where all individuals feel valued and respected.

It's important to note that Depp has denied these allegations, and Sam Sarkar's account provides a contrasting perspective. However, Glaudini's experience serves as a reminder