Early Life
There are some contradictions regarding Depp's childhood
days: He was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, the youngest of four
children of waitress Betty Sue Depp (née Wells; later Palmer) and civil
engineer John Christopher Depp. When Depp was a child, the family moved a lot
and settled down in Miramar, Florida, in 1970. His parents divorced in 1978
when he was 15. His mother later got married to Robert Palmer, who Depp has
credited as an "inspiration."
When Depp hit 12, his mother gave him a guitar and he
started playing with different bands. He dropped out of Miramar High School
when he turned 16 in 1979 with the aim of becoming a rock musician. Depp went
back to school two weeks later but was advised by the principal instead to
follow his dream of being a musician. In 1980, Depp started to play in a band
called The Kids.
Career
Johnny Depp is an American actor, producer, and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $150 Million. His illustrious career thus far includes numerous hits that have grossed an astonishing $3.7 billion in the U.S. alone and $10 billion worldwide at the box office. His financial earnings are reported to have exceeded $100 million in certain years, unambiguously endorsing his status as the highest-paid actor in the world. His lawsuit against his former business managers revealed that between 2003 and 2016 alone, Johnny earned $650 million in salaries, backend profits, and endorsement contracts. Still, that same lawsuit also indicated that at some points, Johnny was close to being declared insolvent due to an unimaginably lavish lifestyle; at his highest point, his lifestyle was costing him over $2 million per month. Many other details about Johnny's notorious financial woes will be elaborated on later in this article. Johnny Depp began acting in the 1980s with a role in the horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and quickly gained fame as a teen-heartthrob in the television series, "21 Jump Street" (1987-1990).
Notable
salaries and earnings
When Johnny Depp was on 21 Jump Street, he made
about $45,000 for each episode. His big movie paychecks started in the
mid-1990s. In 1995, he earned $5 million for Nick of Time, and another
$5 million in 1997 for Donnie Brasco. For his first role as Jack Sparrow
in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), he was
paid $10 million. For the second film, he got $20 million plus an extra $40
million in backend profits, making a total of $60 million. From the third film,
he earned $55 million.
In 2010, Johnny took a small base salary for Alice in
Wonderland but had a profit-sharing deal. Since the movie made over $1
billion worldwide, he walked away with $55 million—one of the highest payouts
for a single film ever. Other movies added to his wealth too: The Rum Diary
($15 million), Rango ($7.5 million), Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory ($18 million), and The Tourist ($20 million). In 2020,
Johnny was paid $16 million for the third Fantastic Beasts movie. His
contract guaranteed payment even if he was fired, so after Warner Brothers
dropped him due to the Amber Heard case, he still collected the full $16
million without working.
Real Estate
and Houses
Johnny’s main home in Los Angeles is a group of five
connected properties covering 2.75 acres in the Hollywood Hills. His mansion is
more than 7,000 square feet with eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms. Across all
the estates, there are believed to be 35–40 bedrooms in total.
He also used to own five luxury penthouses in downtown Los
Angeles at the Eastern Columbia building. He bought them between 2007 and 2008
for $7.2 million. In 2017, he sold all five together for $10.9 million, after
first listing them for $12.8 million. The penthouses featured colorful designs,
art pieces, and amazing city views. Johnny had connected some units together
for entertaining, while others served as guest rooms and an art studio.
In Kentucky, Depp bought a horse ranch in 1995 for $950,000 and sold it in 2001 for $1 million. He later bought it back in 2005 as a gift for his mother, who lived there until her death in 2016. In 2020, he sold it again for $1.35 million. In France, near Saint-Tropez, Johnny and Vanessa Paradis bought a 37-acre estate in 2001. They spent another $10 million renovating the old buildings, which included an entire small village from the 19th century. The estate has 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a vineyard, gardens, walking paths, and a large swimming pool. In 2015, he listed it for sale at $25 million and quietly relisted it in 2021 for $55 million.
Johnny also had a home in Paris, which reportedly went to Vanessa after their split. In the Bahamas, he owns a private 45-acre island with six beaches, a lagoon, and a 3,500-square-foot house powered by eco-friendly energy. His yacht, Vajoliroja, is often docked there. In 2014, he bought a $16 million property in Somerset, England, where he has been spending much of his time after his defamation trial.
Johnny Depp Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Screen Name | Johnny Depp |
| Real Name | John Christopher Depp II |
| Date of Birth | June 9, 1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birth Place: | Owensboro, Kentucky, USA |
| Mother: | Betty Sue Palmer |
| Father: | John Christopher Depp |
| Weight: | 76 kg (168 lbs) |
| Eyes Colour: | Dark Brown |
| Hairs Colour: | Dark Brown (often dyed black) |
| Rank: | 89 |
| Spouse: | Amber Heard (m. 2015–2017), Lori Anne Allison (m. 1983–1986) |
| Children: | Lily-Rose Depp, Jack Depp |
| Relationships: |
Engaged to Winona Ryder (1990 - 1994) and Sherilyn Fenn (1986 - 1987). In relationships with Polina Glen (2019 - 2020), Lisa Marie Presley (2018 - 2019), Vanessa Paradis (1998 - 2011), Kate Moss (1994 - 1998), Tally Chanel (1990 - 1991) and Sophie Hermann. Had encounters with Ellen Barkin (1994 - 1998) and Jennifer Grey (1987). Rumoured to have hooked up with Ashley Olsen (2012), Julie Ellis (2012), Kiley Evans (2011), Robin Baum (2011), Antoinette Kalaj (2010), Kristen StephensonPino (2010), Angelina Jolie (2010 - 2011), Naomi Campbell (1998), Peggy Trentini (1994), Tatjana Patitz (1994), Juliette Lewis (1993), Holly Robinson Peete (1990), Traci Lords (1990) and Garcelle Beauvais. |
| Net Worth | $150 Million USD |
| Sibling: | Daniel Depp, Christi Dembrowski, Debbie Depp |
| Compare: | Amber Heard, Crispin Glover, Brad Pitt, Bill Cosby, Nicolas Cage |
| Country: | USA |
| Profession: | Actor. Singer |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Social Media: Instagram | @johnnydepp 22.5M followers |
| Facebook Page: | Johnny Depp Official 18.7M followers |
| Twitter (X): | @JohnnyDepp 9.8M followers |
| Tiktok: | @johnnydepp 12.3M followers |
| Youtube: | Johnny Depp Official 3.1M subscribers |
| Thread: | @johnnydepp 1.4M followers |
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