Ezra Miller’s sudden return to the spotlight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has reignited public attention on their past legal troubles. After two years away from major events, the actor made headlines for their brief, unannounced red carpet appearance at the Die, My Love premiere, prompting renewed discussion of their long history of controversy.
‘Ezra Miller Controversy’ trend explained
Ezra Miller made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, attending the premiere of Die, My Love.
According to Variety, the 32-year-old actor rushed past photographers and other attendees without stopping for pictures. Miller, wearing a burgundy tuxedo and beret, appeared at the event to support director Lynne Ramsay, who had directed them in the 2011 film We Need to Talk About Kevin. This marks Miller’s first red carpet since The Flash premiere in June 2023.
Miller’s surprise return to a major public event follows years of controversy. The actor has faced multiple legal issues, including arrests for disorderly conduct in Hawaii, an assault charge, and a felony burglary case in Vermont (via PEOPLE). In April 2020, a video circulated showing Miller appearing to choke a woman in Iceland (via Variety). They also made headlines in 2022 for a restraining order filed by two Hawaii residents and accusations of inappropriate behavior toward minors.
In August 2022, Miller acknowledged their behavior, stating to E! News, “I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment.” They added, “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior.”
In January 2023, Miller pleaded guilty to misdemeanor unlawful trespass as part of a plea deal, resulting in a year-long probation. They avoided jail time in multiple incidents. Director Andy Muschietti stated in May 2023 on The Discourse podcast, “I don’t think there’s anyone that can play that character as well as they did,” referencing Miller’s role as The Flash.
Miller has not taken on any new film roles since then and remains largely out of the spotlight.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.net.
