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'''John Christopher Depp II''' (born June&nbsp;9, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is the recipient of [[List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp|multiple accolades]], including a [[Golden Globe Award]] as well as nominations for three [[Academy Awards]] and two [[British Academy Film Awards|BAFTA]] awards. [[Johnny Depp filmography|His films]], in which he has often played eccentric characters, have grossed over $8 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood's most [[bankable star]]s.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.the-numbers.com/person/580401-Johnny-Depp | title=Johnny Depp - Box Office }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-06-01/johnny-depp-amber-heard-movies-career-whats-next | title=What comes next for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's movie careers after the verdict | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=June 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-04/10/content_564548.htm|title=Tom Cruise and Hanks top new power list|date=April 10, 2006|publisher=World Entertainment News Network}}</ref><ref name="ulmerscale.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.ulmerscale.com/Mainarticle.html |title=The Ulmer Scale |archive-date=January 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105160531/http://www.ulmerscale.com/Mainarticle.html |access-date=June 12, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
Depp began his career as a musician performing in several [[amateur]] rock bands before transitioning into film. He made his feature film debut in the horror film ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street]]'' (1984) and appeared in ''[[Platoon (film)|Platoon]]'' (1986), before rising to prominence as a [[teen idol]] on the television series ''[[21 Jump Street]]'' (1987–1990). He acted in independent films with [[auteur]] directors including ''[[Cry-Baby]]'' (1990), ''[[What's Eating Gilbert Grape]]'' (1993), ''[[Benny and Joon]]'' (1993), ''[[Dead Man]]'' (1995), ''[[Donnie Brasco (film)|Donnie Brasco]]'' (1997), ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]'' (1998), and ''[[The Ninth Gate]]'' (1999). He madestarred in his [[List of directorial debuts|directorial debut]] in 1997 with the independent neo-westernfilm ''[[The Brave (film)|The Brave]]'' (1997). Depp has frequently collaborated with the director [[Tim Burton]], including in ''[[Edward Scissorhands]]'' (1990), ''[[Ed Wood (film)|Ed Wood]]'' (1994), ''[[Sleepy Hollow (film)|Sleepy Hollow]]'' (1999), ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)|Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]'' (2005), ''[[Corpse Bride]]'' (2005), ''[[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007 film)|Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street]]'' (2007), and ''[[Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'' (2010).
 
Depp gained worldwide stardom for his role as [[Captain Jack Sparrow]] in the [[swashbuckler film]] series ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)|Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' (2003–2017). He also gained acclaim for starring in ''[[Chocolat (2000 film)|Chocolat]]'' (2000), and ''[[Finding Neverland (film)|Finding Neverland]]'' (2004). Other films he has starred in include ''[[From Hell (2001 film)|From Hell]]'' (2001), ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mexico]]'' (2003), ''[[Secret Window]]'' (2004), ''[[Public Enemies (2009 film)|Public Enemies]]'' (2009), ''[[The Tourist (2010 film)|The Tourist]]'' (2010), ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' (2013), ''[[Into the Woods (film)|Into the Woods]]'' (2014), ''[[Black Mass (film)|Black Mass]]'' (2015), and ''[[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|Murder on the Orient Express]]'' (2017). He portrayed [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in the [[Wizarding World]] films ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' (2016) and ''[[Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald]]'' (2018). His voice acting work includes ''Corpse Bride'' (2005), ''[[Rango (2011 film)|Rango]]'' (2011), and ''[[Sherlock Gnomes]]'' (2018).
 
Depp received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walkoffame.com/johnny-depp |work=Hollywood Walk of Fame |title=Johnny Depp |accessdateaccess-date=31 August 2015}}</ref> He was named ''People's'' [[Sexiest Man Alive]] twice in 2003 and in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2009 |title=2009's Sexiest Man Alive: Johnny Depp |url=http://people.com/celebrity/2009s-sexiest-man-alive-johnny-depp/ |access-date=March 23, 2017 |website=People |archive-date=March 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325024446/http://people.com/celebrity/2009s-sexiest-man-alive-johnny-depp/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the 2010s, Depp began producing films through his company [[Infinitum Nihil]]. He also formed the rock [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Hollywood Vampires (band)|Hollywood Vampires]] with [[Alice Cooper]] and [[Joe Perry (musician)|Joe Perry]]. Between 1998 and 2012, Depp was in a relationship with the French singer [[Vanessa Paradis]], with whom he had two children, including the actress [[Lily-Rose Depp]]. From 2015 to 2017, Depp was married to the actress [[Amber Heard]]. Their divorce drew media attention, as both alleged abuse against each other and engaged in two highly publicized [[Defamation|defamation cases]]: the ''[[Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd|Depp v. NGN]]'' and the ''[[Depp v. Heard]]'' trials.<ref>{{cite news|last=Marsh|first=Sarah|date=March 25, 2021|title=Johnny Depp loses bid to overturn ruling in libel case|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/mar/25/johnny-depp-loses-bid-to-overturn-ruling-in-libel-case|url-status=live|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=[[London|London, United Kingdom]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325102805/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/mar/25/johnny-depp-loses-bid-to-overturn-ruling-in-libel-case|archive-date=March 25, 2021|access-date=July 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Izadi|first1=Elahe|last2=Ellison|first2=Sarah|date=June 1, 2022|title=Why Johnny Depp lost his libel case in the U.K. but won in the U.S.|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/06/01/johnny-depp-libel-law-uk-us/|url-status=live|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|location=[[Washington D.C.]], U.S.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604222151/https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/06/01/johnny-depp-libel-law-uk-us/|archive-date=June 4, 2023|access-date=July 17, 2023}}</ref>
 
== Early life ==
Depp was born on June 9, 1963, in [[Owensboro, Kentucky]],<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Monitor |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=June 14, 2013 |issue=1263 |page=40}}</ref><ref name=peoplebio>{{cite web |url = http://www.people.com/people/johnny_depp/biography |title = Celebrity Central: Johnny Depp |work = [[People (magazine)|People]] |access-date = June 19, 2012 |archive-date = June 8, 2012 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120608042454/http://www.people.com/people/johnny_depp/biography |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Barraclough|first=Leo|date=July 6, 2020|title=7 Things You Need to Know About Johnny Depp's U.K. Trial|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/global/johnny-depp-sun-trial-amber-heard-1234698986/|access-date=May 20, 2021|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|quote=...over the case brought by John Christopher Depp II against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers...|archive-date=May 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520085129/https://variety.com/2020/film/global/johnny-depp-sun-trial-amber-heard-1234698986/|url-status=live}}</ref> the youngest of four children of waitress Betty Sue Depp ({{née}} Wells; later Palmer)<ref>{{cite web |first=Philiana |last=Ng |url=http://www.etonline.com/news/189599_johnny_depp_mother_betty_sue_palmer_dead/ |title=Johnny Depp's Mother Dies After Long Illness |website=Etonline.com |date=May 25, 2016 |access-date=March 3, 2017 |archive-date=March 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318044632/http://www.etonline.com/news/189599_johnny_depp_mother_betty_sue_palmer_dead/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Civil engineering|civil engineer]] John Christopher Depp.{{sfn|Blitz|Krasniewicz|2007|p=1}}<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=pLBnAAAAMAAJ&q=%22BETTY+SUE%22+%22WELLS%22+%22DEPP%22 The Genealogist] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626204824/https://books.google.com/books?id=pLBnAAAAMAAJ&q=%22BETTY+SUE%22+%22WELLS%22+%22DEPP%22 |date=June 26, 2019 }}, "Richard T. Oren Depp (1879–1912); m. Effie America Palmore. 9th gen. Oren Larimore Depp; m. Violet Grinstead. 10th gen. John Christopher Depp; m. Betty Sue Wells. 11th gen John Christopher Depp II (Johnny Depp), b. 9 June 1963, Owensboro. See Warder Harrison, "Screen Star, Johnny Depp, Has Many Relatives in Ky.", Kentucky Explorer (Jackson, Ky), July–August 1997, 38–39. 247 Barren Co."</ref> Depp's family moved frequently during his childhood, eventually settling in [[Miramar, Florida]], in 1970.<ref name=tca>Stated on ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]'', 2002</ref> His parents divorced in 1978 when he was 15,<ref name=tca /><ref name=people1999>{{cite journal |title = Keeping His Head |first = Kyle |last = Smith |journal = [[People (magazine)|People]] |date = December 13, 1999 |url=https://people.com/archive/keeping-his-head-vol-52-no-23/ |access-date = December 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622035739/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20130037,00.html |archive-date = June 22, 2012 }}</ref> and his mother later married Robert Palmer, whom Depp has called "an inspiration".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/5635464/Johnny-Depp-interview-for-Public-Enemies.html|title=Johnny Depp interview for Public Enemies|last=Hiscock|first=John|date=June 25, 2009|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|access-date=May 23, 2011|archive-date=January 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129143611/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/5635464/Johnny-Depp-interview-for-Public-Enemies.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/15/johnny-depps-grammy-song-toast-his-late-stepfather/80424092/|title=Johnny Depp's Grammy song is a toast to his late stepfather|last=Alexander|first=Bryan|date=February 16, 2016|work=USA TODAY|access-date=August 8, 2019|archive-date=August 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807223243/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/15/johnny-depps-grammy-song-toast-his-late-stepfather/80424092/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Depp's mother gave him a guitar when he was 12, and he began playing in various bands.<ref name=tca /> He dropped out of [[Miramar High School]] at 16 in 1979 to become a rock musician. He attempted to go back to school two weeks later, but the principal told him to follow his dream of being a musician.<ref name=tca /> In 1980, Depp began playing in a band called The Kids. After modest local success in Florida, the band moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a record deal, changing its name to Six Gun Method. In addition to the band, Depp worked a variety of odd jobs, such as in telemarketing. In December 1983, Depp married makeup artist Lori Anne Allison,<ref name=peoplebio /> the sister of his band's bassist and singer. The Kids split up before signing a record deal in 1984, and Depp began collaborating with the band [[Rock City Angels]].<ref name="sleaze">{{cite web|title=Sleaze Roxx |work=ROCK CITY ANGELS |url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/rockcityangels/rockcityangels.shtml |access-date=July 3, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508015710/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/rockcityangels/rockcityangels.shtml |archive-date=May 8, 2006}}</ref> He co-wrote their song "Mary", which appeared on their debut [[Geffen Records]] album ''Young Man's Blues''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rock City Angels – Mary|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8uQTVx3iw|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 13, 2013|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407091108/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8uQTVx3iw|url-status=live}}</ref> Depp and Allison divorced in 1985.<ref name=peoplebio/>
 
After modest local success in Florida, the band moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a record deal, changing its name to Six Gun Method. In addition to the band, Depp worked a variety of odd jobs, such as in telemarketing. In December 1983, Depp married makeup artist Lori Anne Allison,<ref name="peoplebio" /> the sister of his band's bassist and singer. The Kids split up before signing a record deal in 1984, and Depp began collaborating with the band [[Rock City Angels]].<ref name="sleaze">{{cite web|title=Sleaze Roxx |work=ROCK CITY ANGELS |url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/rockcityangels/rockcityangels.shtml |access-date=July 3, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508015710/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/rockcityangels/rockcityangels.shtml |archive-date=May 8, 2006}}</ref> He co-wrote their song "Mary", which appeared on their debut [[Geffen Records]] album ''Young Man's Blues''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rock City Angels – Mary|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8uQTVx3iw|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 13, 2013|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407091108/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8uQTVx3iw|url-status=live}}</ref> Depp and Allison divorced in 1985.<ref name="peoplebio" />
Depp is of primarily English descent, with some French, German, Irish and [[African American]] ancestry.<ref>{{cite book|title=Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel|last=Robb|first=Brian J.|publisher=Plexus Publishing|year=2006|isbn=978-0-85965-385-5|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/johnnydeppmodern0000robb}}</ref><ref name="USAToday2013" /> [[Elizabeth Key Grinstead]], one of the first African Americans in the [[Thirteen Colonies|North American colonies]] to sue for her freedom and win, is an eighth great-grandmother.<ref name="USAToday2013">{{cite web |first=Ann |last=Oldenberg |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |title='Lone Ranger' stars have roots in historic figures|website=USAToday.com |date=June 26, 2013 |access-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627113816/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His surname comes from a French [[Huguenot]] immigrant, Pierre Dieppe, who settled in [[Virginia]] around 1700. In interviews in 2002 and 2011, Depp claimed to have Native American ancestry, "I guess I have some Native American somewhere down the line. My great-grandmother was quite a bit of Native American. She grew up [[Cherokee]] or maybe [[Muscogee|Creek Indian]]. Makes sense in terms of coming from Kentucky, which is rife with Cherokee and Creek Indian".<ref name="EW">{{Cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger/ |title=Johnny Depp on 'The Lone Ranger' |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=May 8, 2011 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=August 8, 2011 |archive-date=July 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708131555/http://www.ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp's claims came under scrutiny when ''[[Indian Country Today]]'' wrote that Depp had never inquired about his heritage or been recognized as a member of the [[Cherokee Nation]].<ref name=exploiting /> This led to criticism of Depp by the Native American community, as Depp has no documented Native ancestry,<ref name=exploiting>{{cite web|title=Disney Exploiting Confusion About Whether Depp Has Indian Blood|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/17/disney-exploiting-confusion-about-whether-depp-has-indian-blood-149941|date=June 17, 2013|access-date=August 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705002853/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/17/disney-exploiting-confusion-about-whether-depp-has-indian-blood-149941|archive-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref> and Native community leaders consider him "a non-Indian"<ref name=exploiting /><ref name=AIFT>{{cite web|title= Sonny Skyhawk on Johnny Depp, Disney, Indian Stereotypes and White Film Indians|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/11/sonny-skyhawk-johnny-depp-disney-indian-stereotypes-and-white-film-indians-149841 |last=Toensing |first=Gale Courney |date=June 11, 2013|access-date=May 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715084025/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/11/sonny-skyhawk-johnny-depp-disney-indian-stereotypes-and-white-film-indians-149841 |archive-date= July 15, 2013|quote=Yet [Disney] has the gall and audacity to knowingly cast a non-Native person in the role of an established Native character. ... American Indians in Film and Television's argument is not so much with Johnny Depp, a charlatan at his best, as it is with the machinations of Disney proper. The controversy that will haunt this endeavor and ultimately cause its demise at the box office is the behind-the-scenes concerted effort and forced manipulation by Disney to attempt to sell Johnny Depp as an American Indian. American Indians, as assimilated and mainstream as they may be today, remain adamantly resistant to anyone who falsely claims to be one of theirs.}}</ref> and a [[pretendian]].<ref name=Mouallem>{{cite news|author=Mouallem, Omar|author-link=Omar Mouallem|url=https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/5/22/18634743/aladdin-middle-eastern-muslim-representation-hollywood|title='Billionaires, Bombers, and Bellydancers': How the First Arab American Movie Star Foretold a Century of Muslim Misrepresentation|work=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2021|quote=Though not a 'pretendian' to the degree of Iron Eyes Cody, the Sicilian American impostor of 'Keep America Beautiful' fame, or Johnny Depp for that matter, Lackteen appropriated Native American culture.|archive-date=July 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717233225/https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/5/22/18634743/aladdin-middle-eastern-muslim-representation-hollywood|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=APTN-2>{{cite news |author=Murray, John |url=https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/cowboys-and-pretendians/ |title=APTN Investigates: Cowboys and Pretendians |work=[[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network]] |date=April 20, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007175631/https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/cowboys-and-pretendians/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=Jago>Jago, Robert (February 1, 2021). [https://nationalpost.com/opinion/robert-jago-criminalizing-pretendians-is-not-the-answer-we-need-to-give-first-nations-control-over-grants "Robert Jago: Criminalizing 'Pretendians' Is Not the Answer; We Need to Give First Nations Control over Grants."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108215536/https://nationalpost.com/opinion/robert-jago-criminalizing-pretendians-is-not-the-answer-we-need-to-give-first-nations-control-over-grants |date=November 8, 2023 }} ''[[National Post]]''. Retrieved June 19, 2023.</ref> Depp's choice to portray Tonto, a Native American character, in ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' was criticized,<ref name=exploiting /><ref name=AIFT /> along with his choice to name his rock band "Tonto's Giant Nuts".<ref name="ICTnuts">{{cite web|title=Is 'Tonto's Giant Nuts' a Good Name for Johnny Depp's Band?|work=[[Indian Country Today Media Network]]|date=May 22, 2013|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/22/tontos-giant-nuts-good-name-johnny-depps-band-149470|access-date=May 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524200540/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/22/tontos-giant-nuts-good-name-johnny-depps-band-149470|archive-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref><ref name="ICTybarra">{{cite web |last=ICTMN Staff |url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/12/video-tito-ybarra-greets-indian-country-phat-johnny-depp-149865 |title=Tito Ybarra Greets Indian Country as 'Phat Johnny Depp' |work=[[Indian Country Today Media Network]] |date=June 12, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725211948/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/12/video-tito-ybarra-greets-indian-country-phat-johnny-depp-149865 |archive-date=July 25, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="Keene1">{{cite web |last=Keene |first=Adrienne |url=http://nativeappropriations.com/2012/12/native-video-round-up-johnny-depp-identity-and-poetry.html |title=Native Video Round-Up: Johnny Depp, Identity, and Poetry |work=Native Appropriations |date=December 3, 2012 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222155500/http://nativeappropriations.com/2012/12/native-video-round-up-johnny-depp-identity-and-poetry.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Bogado1">{{cite web |last=Bogado |first=Aura |url=http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/11/five_things_to_celebrate_about_indian_country.html |title=Five Things to Celebrate About Indian Country (Humor) |work=[[ColorLines]] |date=November 25, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-date=January 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131191716/http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/11/five_things_to_celebrate_about_indian_country.html |url-status=live }}</ref> During the promotion for ''The Lone Ranger'', Depp was formally adopted as an honorary son by [[LaDonna Harris]], a member of the [[Comanche Nation]], making him an honorary member of her family but not a member of any tribe.<ref name="8Tribes">{{cite web |last=Moore |first=Nohemi M. |date=May 15, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp's History of Racism and Broken Promises to Native Americans |url=https://eighttribes.org/johnny-depps-history-of-racism-and-broken-promises-to-native-americans/ |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=Eight Tribes|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206205551/https://eighttribes.org/johnny-depps-history-of-racism-and-broken-promises-to-native-americans/|quote=While promoting The Lone Ranger, Depp was made an honorary son by LaDonna Harris, a member of the Comanche Nation. Although now an honorary member of his family, he is not a member of any tribe.}}</ref><ref name="Eonline">{{cite web |last=Gornstein |first=Leslie |date=May 23, 2012 |title=Why Can Johnny Depp Play Tonto, but Ashton Kutcher and Sacha Baron Cohen Get Slammed? |url=https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/318280/why-can-johnny-depp-play-tonto-but-ashton-kutcher-and-sacha-baron-cohen-get-slammed |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=E! Online |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621134133/https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/318280/why-can-johnny-depp-play-tonto-but-ashton-kutcher-and-sacha-baron-cohen-get-slammed |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp's Comanche name given at the adoption was "Mah Woo May", which means shape shifter.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 23, 2012 |title=Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche nation |url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/may/23/johnny-depp-member-comanche-nation |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423070611/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/may/23/johnny-depp-member-comanche-nation |url-status=live }}</ref> Critical response to his claims from the Native community increased after this, including satirical portrayals of Depp by Native comedians.<ref name="ICTybarra" /><ref name="Keene1" /><ref name="Bogado1" /> An ad featuring Depp and Native American imagery, by [[Christian Dior (fashion house)|Dior]] for the fragrance "Sauvage", was pulled in 2019 after being accused of [[cultural appropriation]] and [[racism]].<ref name=GuardianSauvage>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/30/diors-fragrance-ad-draws-criticism-for-featuring-native-american-tropes|title=Dior perfume ad featuring Johnny Depp criticized over Native American tropes – Video for 'Sauvage' fragrance has been called 'deeply offensive and racist' and the fashion brand has removed it from social media|last=Singh|first=Maanvi|date=August 30, 2019|work=The Guardian|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830235648/https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/30/diors-fragrance-ad-draws-criticism-for-featuring-native-american-tropes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior1>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dior-sauvage-johnny-depp-campaign-1.5266287|title=Dior pulls ad for Sauvage perfume amid criticism over Indigenous imagery|work=CBC News|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831012134/https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dior-sauvage-johnny-depp-campaign-1.5266287|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior2>{{Cite news|url=https://worldofwonder.net/dior-is-accused-of-racism-and-cultural-appropriation-over-new-native-american-themed-sauvage-ad/|title=Dior Is Accused of Racism and Cultural Appropriation Over New Native American-Themed Sauvage Ad|work=The WOW Report|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831181300/https://worldofwonder.net/dior-is-accused-of-racism-and-cultural-appropriation-over-new-native-american-themed-sauvage-ad/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior3>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dior-deletes-johnny-depp-sauvage-ad-backlash-native-american-depiction-1235733|title=Dior Deletes Johnny Depp Sauvage Ad Amidst Backlash for Native American Depiction|work=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831022144/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dior-deletes-johnny-depp-sauvage-ad-backlash-native-american-depiction-1235733|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="8Tribes"/>
 
Depp is of primarily English descent, with some French, German, Irish and [[African American]] ancestry.<ref>{{cite book|title=Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel|last=Robb|first=Brian J.|publisher=Plexus Publishing|year=2006|isbn=978-0-85965-385-5|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/johnnydeppmodern0000robb}}</ref><ref name="USAToday2013" /> [[Elizabeth Key Grinstead]], one of the first African Americans in the [[Thirteen Colonies|North American colonies]] to sue for her freedom and win, is an eighth great-grandmother.<ref name="USAToday2013">{{cite web |first=Ann |last=Oldenberg |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |title='Lone Ranger' stars have roots in historic figures|website=USAToday.com |date=June 26, 2013 |access-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627113816/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His surname comes from a French [[Huguenot]] immigrant, Pierre Dieppe, who settled in [[Virginia]] around 1700. In interviews in 2002 and 2011, Depp claimed to have Native American ancestry, "I guess I have some Native American somewhere down the line. My great-grandmother was quite a bit of Native American. She grew up [[Cherokee]] or maybe [[Muscogee|Creek Indian]]. Makes sense in terms of coming from Kentucky, which is rife with Cherokee and Creek Indian".<ref name="EW">{{Cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger/ |title=Johnny Depp on 'The Lone Ranger' |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=May 8, 2011 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=August 8, 2011 |archive-date=July 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708131555/http://www.ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Depp is of primarily English descent, with some French, German, Irish and [[African American]] ancestry.<ref>{{cite book|title=Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel|last=Robb|first=Brian J.|publisher=Plexus Publishing|year=2006|isbn=978-0-85965-385-5|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/johnnydeppmodern0000robb}}</ref><ref name="USAToday2013" /> [[Elizabeth Key Grinstead]], one of the first African Americans in the [[Thirteen Colonies|North American colonies]] to sue for her freedom and win, is an eighth great-grandmother.<ref name="USAToday2013">{{cite web |first=Ann |last=Oldenberg |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |title='Lone Ranger' stars have roots in historic figures|website=USAToday.com |date=June 26, 2013 |access-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-date=June 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627113816/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/26/depp-hammer-roots-justice-freedom-fighters/2458909/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His surname comes from a French [[Huguenot]] immigrant, Pierre Dieppe, who settled in [[Virginia]] around 1700. In interviews in 2002 and 2011, Depp claimed to have Native American ancestry, "I guess I have some Native American somewhere down the line. My great-grandmother was quite a bit of Native American. She grew up [[Cherokee]] or maybe [[Muscogee|Creek Indian]]. Makes sense in terms of coming from Kentucky, which is rife with Cherokee and Creek Indian".<ref name="EW">{{Cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger/ |title=Johnny Depp on 'The Lone Ranger' |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=May 8, 2011 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date=August 8, 2011 |archive-date=July 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708131555/http://www.ew.com/article/2011/05/08/johnny-depp-tonto-lone-ranger |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp's claims came under scrutiny when ''[[Indian Country Today]]'' wrote that Depp had never inquired about his heritage or been recognized as a member of the [[Cherokee Nation]].<ref name="exploiting" /> This led to criticism of Depp, byfrom the Native American community, as Depp has no documented Native ancestry,<ref name="exploiting">{{cite web|title=Disney Exploiting Confusion About Whether Depp Has Indian Blood|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/17/disney-exploiting-confusion-about-whether-depp-has-indian-blood-149941|date=June 17, 2013|access-date=August 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705002853/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/17/disney-exploiting-confusion-about-whether-depp-has-indian-blood-149941|archive-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref> and Native community leaders consider him "a non-Indian"<ref name="exploiting" /><ref name="AIFT">{{cite web|title= Sonny Skyhawk on Johnny Depp, Disney, Indian Stereotypes and White Film Indians|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/11/sonny-skyhawk-johnny-depp-disney-indian-stereotypes-and-white-film-indians-149841 |last=Toensing |first=Gale Courney |date=June 11, 2013|access-date=May 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715084025/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/11/sonny-skyhawk-johnny-depp-disney-indian-stereotypes-and-white-film-indians-149841 |archive-date= July 15, 2013|quote=Yet [Disney] has the gall and audacity to knowingly cast a non-Native person in the role of an established Native character. ... American Indians in Film and Television's argument is not so much with Johnny Depp, a charlatan at his best, as it is with the machinations of Disney proper. The controversy that will haunt this endeavor and ultimately cause its demise at the box office is the behind-the-scenes concerted effort and forced manipulation by Disney to attempt to sell Johnny Depp as an American Indian. American Indians, as assimilated and mainstream as they may be today, remain adamantly resistant to anyone who falsely claims to be one of theirs.}}</ref> and a [[pretendian]].<ref name="Mouallem">{{cite news|author=Mouallem, Omar|author-link=Omar Mouallem|url=https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/5/22/18634743/aladdin-middle-eastern-muslim-representation-hollywood|title='Billionaires, Bombers, and Bellydancers': How the First Arab American Movie Star Foretold a Century of Muslim Misrepresentation|work=[[The Ringer (website)|The Ringer]]|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2021|quote=Though not a 'pretendian' to the degree of Iron Eyes Cody, the Sicilian American impostor of 'Keep America Beautiful' fame, or Johnny Depp for that matter, Lackteen appropriated Native American culture.|archive-date=July 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717233225/https://www.theringer.com/movies/2019/5/22/18634743/aladdin-middle-eastern-muslim-representation-hollywood|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="APTN-2">{{cite news |author=Murray, John |url=https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/cowboys-and-pretendians/ |title=APTN Investigates: Cowboys and Pretendians |work=[[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network]] |date=April 20, 2018 |access-date=July 8, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007175631/https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/cowboys-and-pretendians/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Jago">Jago, Robert (February 1, 2021). [https://nationalpost.com/opinion/robert-jago-criminalizing-pretendians-is-not-the-answer-we-need-to-give-first-nations-control-over-grants "Robert Jago: Criminalizing 'Pretendians' Is Not the Answer; We Need to Give First Nations Control over Grants."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108215536/https://nationalpost.com/opinion/robert-jago-criminalizing-pretendians-is-not-the-answer-we-need-to-give-first-nations-control-over-grants |date=November 8, 2023 }} ''[[National Post]]''. Retrieved June 19, 2023.</ref> Depp's choice to portray Tonto, a Native American character, in ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' was criticized,<ref name="exploiting" /><ref name="AIFT" /> along with his choice to name his rock band "Tonto's Giant Nuts".<ref name="ICTnuts">{{cite web|title=Is 'Tonto's Giant Nuts' a Good Name for Johnny Depp's Band?|work=[[Indian Country Today Media Network]]|date=May 22, 2013|url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/22/tontos-giant-nuts-good-name-johnny-depps-band-149470|access-date=May 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524200540/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/22/tontos-giant-nuts-good-name-johnny-depps-band-149470|archive-date=May 24, 2013}}</ref><ref name="ICTybarra">{{cite web |last=ICTMN Staff |url=http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/12/video-tito-ybarra-greets-indian-country-phat-johnny-depp-149865 |title=Tito Ybarra Greets Indian Country as 'Phat Johnny Depp' |work=[[Indian Country Today Media Network]] |date=June 12, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725211948/http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/06/12/video-tito-ybarra-greets-indian-country-phat-johnny-depp-149865 |archive-date=July 25, 2014 }}</ref><ref name="Keene1">{{cite web |last=Keene |first=Adrienne |url=http://nativeappropriations.com/2012/12/native-video-round-up-johnny-depp-identity-and-poetry.html |title=Native Video Round-Up: Johnny Depp, Identity, and Poetry |work=Native Appropriations |date=December 3, 2012 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-date=February 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222155500/http://nativeappropriations.com/2012/12/native-video-round-up-johnny-depp-identity-and-poetry.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Bogado1">{{cite web |last=Bogado |first=Aura |url=http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/11/five_things_to_celebrate_about_indian_country.html |title=Five Things to Celebrate About Indian Country (Humor) |work=[[ColorLines]] |date=November 25, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-date=January 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131191716/http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/11/five_things_to_celebrate_about_indian_country.html |url-status=live }}</ref> During the promotion for ''The Lone Ranger'', Depp was formally adopted as an honorary son by [[LaDonna Harris]], a member of the [[Comanche Nation]], making him an honorary member of her family but not a member of any tribe.<ref name="8Tribes">{{cite web |last=Moore |first=Nohemi M. |date=May 15, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp's History of Racism and Broken Promises to Native Americans |url=https://eighttribes.org/johnny-depps-history-of-racism-and-broken-promises-to-native-americans/ |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=Eight Tribes|archive-date=December 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206205551/https://eighttribes.org/johnny-depps-history-of-racism-and-broken-promises-to-native-americans/|quote=While promoting The Lone Ranger, Depp was made an honorary son by LaDonna Harris, a member of the Comanche Nation. Although now an honorary member of his family, he is not a member of any tribe.}}</ref><ref name="Eonline">{{cite web |last=Gornstein |first=Leslie |date=May 23, 2012 |title=Why Can Johnny Depp Play Tonto, but Ashton Kutcher and Sacha Baron Cohen Get Slammed? |url=https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/318280/why-can-johnny-depp-play-tonto-but-ashton-kutcher-and-sacha-baron-cohen-get-slammed |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=E! Online |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621134133/https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/318280/why-can-johnny-depp-play-tonto-but-ashton-kutcher-and-sacha-baron-cohen-get-slammed |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp's Comanche name given at the adoption was "Mah Woo May", which means shape shifter.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 23, 2012 |title=Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche nation |url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/may/23/johnny-depp-member-comanche-nation |access-date=June 8, 2022 |website=The Guardian |language=en |archive-date=April 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423070611/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/may/23/johnny-depp-member-comanche-nation |url-status=live }}</ref> Critical response to his claims from the Native community increased after this, including satirical portrayals of Depp by Native comedians.<ref name="ICTybarra" /><ref name="Keene1" /><ref name="Bogado1" /> An ad featuring Depp and Native American imagery, by [[Christian Dior (fashion house)|Dior]] for the fragrance "Sauvage", was pulled in 2019 after being accused of [[cultural appropriation]] and [[racism]].<ref name=GuardianSauvage>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/30/diors-fragrance-ad-draws-criticism-for-featuring-native-american-tropes|title=Dior perfume ad featuring Johnny Depp criticized over Native American tropes – Video for 'Sauvage' fragrance has been called 'deeply offensive and racist' and the fashion brand has removed it from social media|last=Singh|first=Maanvi|date=August 30, 2019|work=The Guardian|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830235648/https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/30/diors-fragrance-ad-draws-criticism-for-featuring-native-american-tropes|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior1>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dior-sauvage-johnny-depp-campaign-1.5266287|title=Dior pulls ad for Sauvage perfume amid criticism over Indigenous imagery|work=CBC News|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831012134/https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/dior-sauvage-johnny-depp-campaign-1.5266287|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior2>{{Cite news|url=https://worldofwonder.net/dior-is-accused-of-racism-and-cultural-appropriation-over-new-native-american-themed-sauvage-ad/|title=Dior Is Accused of Racism and Cultural Appropriation Over New Native American-Themed Sauvage Ad|work=The WOW Report|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831181300/https://worldofwonder.net/dior-is-accused-of-racism-and-cultural-appropriation-over-new-native-american-themed-sauvage-ad/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Dior3>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dior-deletes-johnny-depp-sauvage-ad-backlash-native-american-depiction-1235733|title=Dior Deletes Johnny Depp Sauvage Ad Amidst Backlash for Native American Depiction|work=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=August 31, 2019|archive-date=August 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831022144/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dior-deletes-johnny-depp-sauvage-ad-backlash-native-american-depiction-1235733|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="8Tribes"/>
 
== Career ==
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Depp moved to Los Angeles with his band when he was 20. After the band split up, Depp's then-wife Lori Ann Allison introduced him to actor [[Nicolas Cage]].<ref name=tca /> After they became drinking buddies, Cage advised him to pursue acting.{{sfn|Blitz|Krasniewicz|2007|pp=16–17}} Depp had been interested in acting since reading a biography of [[James Dean]] and watching ''[[Rebel Without a Cause]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title= Hooked on Dean, says Johnny Depp |url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/09_september/26/depp.shtml |website= bbc.co.uk |language= en |access-date= June 22, 2021 |archive-date= June 3, 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220603073420/https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/9_september/26/depp.shtml |url-status= live }}</ref> Cage helped Depp get an audition with [[Wes Craven]] for ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street]]''; Depp, who had no acting experience, said he "ended up acting by accident".{{sfn|Blitz|Krasniewicz|2007|p=17}}<ref name=Testimony>{{cite news |title=Johnny Depp reveals the legendary thespian who encouraged him to pursue acting |url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/04/20/62607073ca4741c46e8b45d3.html |access-date=May 1, 2022 |work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] |date=April 20, 2022 |language=en |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517190126/https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/04/20/62607073ca4741c46e8b45d3.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Thanks in part to his catching the eye of Craven's daughter,{{sfn|Blitz|Krasniewicz|2007|p=17}} Depp landed the role of the main character's boyfriend, one of [[Freddy Krueger]]'s victims.<ref name="tca" />
 
ThoughAlthough Depp said he "didn't have any desire to be an actor", he continued to be cast in films,<ref name=Testimony /> making enough to cover some bills that his musical career left unpaid.{{sfn|Blitz|Krasniewicz|2007|p=17}} After a starring role in the 1985 comedy ''[[Private Resort]]'', Depp was cast in the lead role of the 1986 skating drama ''[[Thrashin' (film)|Thrashin']]'' by the film's director, but its producer overrode the decision.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite AV media |title= [[Thrashin' (film)|Thrashin']] |orig-date= 1986 |last=Winters |first=David |author-link=David Winters (choreographer) |type=Commentary track |publisher=MGM Home Video |year= 2003}}</ref><ref name="Adam Tyner">{{cite web| url = https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/7178/thrashin/#supplements| title = Thrashin'| access-date = September 29, 2008| first = Adam| last = Tyner| date = August 5, 1993| quote = something that (the) cast found so astonishing that they apparently called Depp's girlfriend in the middle of the commentary to find out if it is actually true.| archive-date = June 6, 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606105624/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/7178/thrashin/#supplements| url-status = live}}</ref> Instead, Depp appeared in a minor supporting role as a Vietnamese-speaking private in [[Oliver Stone]]'s 1986 [[Vietnam War]] drama ''[[Platoon (film)|Platoon]]''. He became a [[teen idol]] during the late 1980s, when he starred as an undercover police officer in a high school operation in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series ''[[21 Jump Street]]'', which premiered in 1987.<ref name="tca" /> He accepted this role to work with actor [[Frederic Forrest]], who inspired him. Despite his success, Depp felt that the series "forced [him] into the role of product".<ref name="reuters">{{cite news |agency=Reuters |title=It's a pirates life for Johnny Depp |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-a-pirates-life-for-johnny-depp-news-hollywood-kkfvj7chfdisi.html |website=[[Sify]] |date=July 4, 2006 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |archive-date=March 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324000855/http://www.sify.com/movies/it-s-a-pirates-life-for-johnny-depp-news-hollywood-kkfvj7chfdisi.html }}</ref>
 
=== 1990–2002: Independent films and early collaborations with Tim Burton ===
Disillusioned by his experiences as a teen idol in ''21 Jump Street'', Depp began taking roles he found more interesting, rather than those he thought would succeed at the box office.<ref name="reuters" /><ref name="moviesonline" /> His first film release in 1990 was [[John Waters]]'s ''[[Cry-Baby]]'', a musical comedy set in the 1950s. Although not a box-office success upon its release,<ref name="mojo">{{mojo title|cry-baby|Cry-Baby}}</ref> over the years it has gained [[cult film|cult classic]] status.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denverpost.com/2010/09/16/cry-baby-depp-makes-the-girls-swoon/|title="Cry-Baby" Depp makes the girls swoon|work=[[The Denver Post]]|first=Michael|last=Booth|date=September 16, 2010|access-date=June 26, 2018|archive-date=June 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627062323/https://www.denverpost.com/2010/09/16/cry-baby-depp-makes-the-girls-swoon/|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in 1990, Depp played the title character in [[Tim Burton]]'s romantic fantasy film ''[[Edward Scissorhands]]'' opposite [[Dianne Wiest]] and [[Winona Ryder]]. The film was a commercial and critical success with a domestic gross of $53 million.<ref>{{AFI film|id=58487|title=Edward Scissorhands}}</ref> In preparation for the role, Depp watched many [[Charlie Chaplin]] films to study how to create sympathy without dialogue.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Tim Burton's latest film | magazine = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | date = December 14, 1990 | url = https://ew.com/article/1990/12/14/tim-burtons-latest-film/ | access-date = March 25, 2021 | archive-date = February 27, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227183210/https://ew.com/article/1990/12/14/tim-burtons-latest-film/ | url-status = live }}</ref> [[Peter Travers]] of ''[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]]'' praised Depp's performance, writing that he "artfully expresses the fierce longing in gentle Edward; it's a terrific performance",<ref>{{cite webmagazine|title=Edward Scissorhands|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/edward-scissorhands-19901214|newspapermagazine=[[Rolling Stone (magazine)|Rolling Stone]]|date=December 14, 1990|access-date=March 9, 2021|archive-date=May 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516020611/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/edward-scissorhands-19901214|url-status=live}}</ref> while Rita Kempley of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' wrote that he "brings the eloquence of the silent era to this part of few words, saying it all through bright black eyes and the tremulous care with which he holds his horror-movie hands".<ref>{{cite web|title='Edward Scissorhands'|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/edwardscissorhandspg13kempley_a0a0bf.htm|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=December 14, 1990|access-date=March 9, 2021|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008151527/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/edwardscissorhandspg13kempley_a0a0bf.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Depp earned his first [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy|Golden Globe]] nomination for the film. Owing to this role, a species of extinct [[arthropod]] with prominent claws was named after Depp as ''[[Kootenichela deppi]]'' (''chela'' is Latin for claws or scissors).
 
[[File:Johnny Depp Cannes nineties.jpg|thumb|upright|Depp at the [[1992 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
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The next year, Depp starred in three films. He played opposite [[Marlon Brando]] in the box-office hit ''[[Don Juan DeMarco]]'', as a man who believes he is [[Don Juan]], the world's greatest lover. He starred in [[Jim Jarmusch]]'s ''[[Dead Man]]'', a [[Western (genre)|Western]] shot entirely in black-and-white; it was not a commercial success and had mixed critical reviews. And in the financial and critical failure ''[[Nick of Time (film)|Nick of Time]]'', Depp played an accountant who is told to kill a politician to save his kidnapped daughter.
 
In 1997, Depp and [[Al Pacino]] starred in the crime drama ''[[Donnie Brasco (film)|Donnie Brasco]]'', directed by [[Mike Newell (director)|Mike Newell]]. Depp played [[Joseph D. Pistone]], an undercover FBI agent who assumes the name Donnie Brasco to infiltrate [[American Mafia|the Mafia]] in New York City. To prepare, Depp spent time with Pistone, on whose memoirs the film was based. ''Donnie Brasco'' was a commercial and critical success, and is considered one of Depp's finest performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2012/06/the-essentials-the-5-best-johnny-depp-performances-109702/|title=The Essentials: The 5 Best Johnny Depp Performances|last=Lyttelton|first=Oliver|date=June 9, 2012|work=IndieWire|access-date=December 12, 2020|archive-date=December 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203044708/https://www.indiewire.com/2012/06/the-essentials-the-5-best-johnny-depp-performances-109702/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-lists/15-best-and-worst-johnny-depp-roles-from-scissorhands-to-sparrow-56536/best-donnie-brasco-1997-70735/|title=15 Best and Worst Johnny Depp Roles: From Scissorhands to Sparrow|last=Ehrlich|first=David|date=September 16, 2015|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=December 12, 2020|archive-date=May 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520080329/https://videoevents.outbrain.com/events/recordjp?json=%7B%22eventType%22%3A%22VIDGET_VIEWABILITY%22%2C%22abTestVal%22%3A%228838-27421%22%2C%22adBlocker%22%3Afalse%2C%22configuredNative%22%3A%22never%22%2C%22configuredProvidersCount%22%3A3%2C%22configuredReloadCount%22%3A8%2C%22consentData%22%3A%22%22%2C%22currentReload%22%3A1%2C%22description%22%3A%22viewability%20percentage%20threshold%3A%2050%22%2C%22docId%22%3A2017830342%2C%22externalCampaignId%22%3Anull%2C%22featureFlag%22%3A%22GA%22%2C%22gdpr%22%3A0%2C%22iframe%22%3Afalse%2C%22isNative%22%3Afalse%2C%22localTime%22%3A%22Thu%20May%2020%202021%2008%3A03%3A27%20GMT%2B0000%20(GMT)%22%2C%22mediaOrientation%22%3Anull%2C%22obRecsAbtestAndVars%22%3A%22784-2488%2C833-2565%2C386-1123%2C852-2628%2C822-2522%2C902-2790%2C792-2661%2C841-2598%2C859-2649%2C699-2184%2C811-2474%22%2C%22orientation%22%3A%22PORTRAIT%22%2C%22partner%22%3A%225dfa1d8b775faf0004d55434%22%2C%22placementType%22%3A%22footer%22%2C%22playerLocation%22%3A%22inWidget%22%2C%22pauseOutOfView%22%3Anull%2C%22playMode%22%3A%22AUTO_PLAY%22%2C%22playingType%22%3A%22OUTSTREAM%22%2C%22prebid%22%3Atrue%2C%22provider%22%3A%22VIDAZOO%22%2C%22providerIndex%22%3A1%2C%22publisherId%22%3A28377%2C%22runningWidgetIdx%22%3A%220%22%2C%22screenResolution%22%3A%221000x1600%22%2C%22sessionId%22%3A%2290708a6e-79e7-95c3-0213-054ba478c338%22%2C%22sourceDocUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Frp.liu233w.com%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fmovies%2Fmovie-lists%2F15-best-and-worst-johnny-depp-roles-from-scissorhands-to-sparrow-56536%2F%22%2C%22sourceId%22%3A5854137%2C%22sourcePvId%22%3A%22a222bd8e5fcb14a2f9ac06412edbf18b%22%2C%22sourceRequestId%22%3A%22a222bd8e5fcb14a2f9ac06412edbf18b%22%2C%22sourceSubWidgetId%22%3Anull%2C%22sourceWidgetId%22%3A%22AR_1%22%2C%22sticky%22%3A%22none%22%2C%22subPlatform%22%3Anull%2C%22timeSinceFirstEvent%22%3A27281%2C%22timeSincePreviousEvent%22%3A27281%2C%22trafficType%22%3A7%2C%22version%22%3A%22v5.63.0%22%2C%22videoBitRate%22%3Anull%2C%22videoClickUrl%22%3Anull%2C%22videoDuration%22%3A5.217%2C%22videoHeight%22%3Anull%2C%22videoMediaUrl%22%3Anull%2C%22videoPlayerId%22%3A%22Vidazoo%22%2C%22videoProgress%22%3A0%2C%22videoVastUrl%22%3Anull%2C%22videoViewablePixels%22%3A0%2C%22videoWidth%22%3A550%2C%22viewability%22%3A100%2C%22waterfall%22%3A%22Vidazoo%2COPA%2CAniview%22%2C%22widgetIdx%22%3A0%7D&callback=OB_VidgetAuditCallback|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in 1997, Depp debuted as a director and screenwriter with ''[[The Brave (film)|The Brave]]''. He starred in it as a poor Native American man who accepts a proposal from a wealthy man, played by Marlon Brando, to appear in a [[snuff film]] in exchange for money for his family. It premiered at the [[1997 Cannes Film Festival]] to generally negative reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Brave (1997) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10001126-brave |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=March 9, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007052936/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10001126-brave |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Variety'' called it "a turgid and unbelievable neo-western",<ref>{{cite web |last=Cheshire |first=Godfrey |title=The Brave |url=https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/the-brave-1117329721/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 25, 1997 |access-date=March 9, 2021 |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114072629/https://variety.com/1997/film/reviews/the-brave-1117329721/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] wrote that "besides the implausibilities, the direction has two fatal flaws: it's both tediously slow and hugely narcissistic as the camera focuses repeatedly on Depp's bandana'd head and rippling torso".<ref>{{cite web |date=February 9, 2006 |title=The Brave |url=https://www.timeout.com/movies/the-brave |website=[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] |access-date=March 9, 2021 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225142338/https://www.timeout.com/movies/the-brave |url-status=live }}</ref> Due to the reviews, Depp did not release ''The Brave'' in the U.S.<ref name="filmink">{{cite web |last=Free |first=Erin |title=Movies You Might Not Have Seen: The Brave (1997) |url=https://www.filmink.com.au/movies-you-might-not-have-seen-the-brave-1997/ |website=filmink.com.au |date=May 27, 2016 |access-date=February 6, 2019 |archive-date=February 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207072300/https://www.filmink.com.au/movies-you-might-not-have-seen-the-brave-1997/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="latimes">{{cite web |url=httphttps://articleswww.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-05-19/entertainment/-ca-60345_1_johnny60345-deppstory.html |title=The Sad, Strange Journey of Johnny Depp's 'The Brave' |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=May 19, 1997 |access-date=February 6, 2019 |archive-date=October 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012025124/http://articles.latimes.com/1997-05-19/entertainment/ca-60345_1_johnny-depp |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Depp was a fan and friend of writer [[Hunter S. Thompson]], and played his alter ego [[Raoul Duke]] in ''[[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas]]'' (1998), [[Terry Gilliam]]'s film adaptation of Thompson's pseudo-biographical [[Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas|novel of the same name]].{{efn| Depp accompanied Thompson as his road manager on one of the author's last book tours.<ref name="contactmusic">{{cite web |work=ContactMusic |title=Depp was ray for thompson book tour |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/depp%20was%20ray%20for%20thompson%20book%20tour_1001455 |access-date=July 3, 2006 |date=July 3, 2006 |archive-date=March 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315173941/http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/depp%20was%20ray%20for%20thompson%20book%20tour_1001455 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2006, he contributed a foreword to ''Gonzo: Photographs by Hunter S. Thompson'', a posthumous collection of photographs of and by Thompson, and in 2008 narrated the documentary film ''[[Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson]]''. Following Thompson's suicide in 2005, Depp paid for most of his memorial event in his hometown of [[Aspen, Colorado]]. Following Thompson's wishes, fireworks were set off and his ashes were shot from a cannon.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news |publisher=BBC News Entertainment |title=Thompson's ashes fired into sky |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4168266.stm |access-date=June 22, 2007 |date=August 21, 2005 |archive-date=October 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010020116/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4168266.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>}} It was a box-office failure<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=fearandloathinginlasvegas.htm|title=''Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas''|work=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 24, 2008|archive-date=October 1, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071001044030/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=fearandloathinginlasvegas.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> and polarized critics.<ref>{{rotten-tomatoes|fear_and_loathing_in_las_vegas|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas}}</ref> Later that year, Depp made a brief cameo in [[Mika Kaurismäki]]'s ''[[L.A. Without a Map]]'' (1998).
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[[File:Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Queensland, Australia.jpg|thumb|upright|Depp in costume as [[Jack Sparrow|Captain Jack Sparrow]]. He is pictured here on the set of ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales]]'' in 2015.]]
 
In 2003, Depp starred in the [[Walt Disney Pictures]] adventure film ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', which was a major box office success.<ref name="moviesonline" /> He earned widespread acclaim for his comic performance as pirate [[Jack Sparrow|Captain Jack Sparrow]], and received [[Academy Award for Best Actor|Academy Award]], Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and won a [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role|Screen Actor's Guild Award for Best Actor]] as well as an [[MTV Movie Award for Best Actor in a Movie|MTV Movie Award]]. Depp has said that Sparrow is "definitely a big part of me",<ref name="abc">{{cite web|publisher=ABC |title=Johnny Depp Finds Himself, And Success, As Captain Jack Sparrow |url=http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/entertainment&id=4319945 |access-date=June 29, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224104422/http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news%2Fentertainment&id=4319945 |archive-date=February 24, 2009 }}</ref> and that he modeled the character after [[The Rolling Stones]] guitarist [[Keith Richards]]<ref name="torontostar">{{cite news |last=Howell |first=Peter |work=[[Toronto Star]] |title=Depp thoughts; Reluctant superstar Johnny Depp returns in a Pirates of the Caribbean sequel, but vows success won't stop him from making movies his way |url=https://pqasbwww.pqarchiverproquest.com/thestar/docdocview/439003907.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+23%2C+2006&author=Howell%2C+Peter&pub=Toronto+Star&edition=&startpage=C.01&desc=Depp+thoughts%3B+Reluctant+superstar+Johnny+Depp+returns+in+a+Pirates+of+the+Caribbean+sequel%2C+but+vows+success+won%27t+stop+him+from+making+movies+his+way%2C+writes+Peter+Howell |page=C.01 |date=June 23, 2006 |access-date=March 23, 2017 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=March 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324084340/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/doc/439003907.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+23%2C+2006&author=Howell%2C+Peter&pub=Toronto+Star&edition=&startpage=C.01&desc=Depp+thoughts%3B+Reluctant+superstar+Johnny+Depp+returns+in+a+Pirates+of+the+Caribbean+sequel%2C+but+vows+success+won%27t+stop+him+from+making+movies+his+way%2C+writes+Peter+Howell |id={{ProQuest|439003907}} |url-status=live }}</ref> and cartoon skunk [[Pepé Le Pew]].<ref name="Newsweek 26 June 2006">{{cite web|title=A Pirate's Life|url=http://www.newsweek.com/pirates-life-111141|last=Smith|first=Sean|date=June 26, 2006|work=[[Newsweek]]|access-date=April 26, 2015|archive-date=January 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110083047/http://www.newsweek.com/pirates-life-111141|url-status=live}}</ref> Studio executives had at first been ambivalent about Depp's portrayal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Derschowitz |first=Jessica |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20024110-10391698.html |title=Johnny Depp: Disney Hated My Jack Sparrow |work=CBS News |date=November 30, 2010 |access-date=March 6, 2011 |archive-date=March 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315192210/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20024110-10391698.html |url-status=live }}</ref> but the character became popular with audiences.<ref name="moviesonline" /> In his other film release in 2003, [[Robert Rodriguez]]' action film ''[[Once Upon a Time in Mexico]]'', Depp played a corrupt [[CIA]] agent. A moderate box-office success,<ref>{{cite web|title=Once Upon a Time in Mexico|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=onceuponatimeinmexico.htm|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=September 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912043352/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=onceuponatimeinmexico.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> it received average to good reviews, with Depp's performance in particular receiving praise.<ref>{{cite web |title= Once upon a Time in Mexico (2003) |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/once_upon_a_time_in_mexico/ |work= [[Rotten Tomatoes]] |date=September 12, 2003 |access-date= January 29, 2020 |archive-date= November 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114151851/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/once_upon_a_time_in_mexico |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Once Upon a Time in Mexico|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-mexico|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=June 19, 2015|archive-date=July 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716193002/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-mexico|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Depp next starred as an author with [[writer's block]] in the thriller ''[[Secret Window]]'' (2004), based on a short story by [[Stephen King]]. It was a moderate commercial success but received mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_window|title=Secret Window (2004)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=March 12, 2004 |publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|access-date=October 5, 2019|archive-date=May 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519135002/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_window/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/secret-window|title=Secret Window Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|access-date=October 5, 2019|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805105218/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/secret-window|url-status=live}}</ref> Released around the same time, the British-Australian independent film ''[[The Libertine (2004 film)|The Libertine]]'' (2004) saw Depp portray the seventeenth-century poet and [[rake (stock character)|rake]], the [[Earl of Rochester]]. It had only limited release, and received mainly negative reviews. Depp's third film of 2004, ''[[Finding Neverland (film)|Finding Neverland]]'', was more positively received by the critics, and earned him his second Academy Award nomination as well as Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG nominations for his performance as Scottish author [[J. M. Barrie]]. Depp also made a brief cameo appearance in the French film ''[[Happily Ever After (2004 film)|Happily Ever After]]'' (2004), and founded his own film production company, [[Infinitum Nihil]], under [[Warner Bros. Pictures]].<ref name=variety_in>{{cite news|first1=Marc|last1=Graser|first2=Dave|last2=McNary|title=Johnny Depp Moves Production Company to Disney (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/johnny-depp-moves-production-company-to-disney-exclusive-1200562176/|access-date=December 28, 2021|newspaper=Variety|date=July 12, 2013|archive-date=January 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194516/https://variety.com/2013/film/news/johnny-depp-moves-production-company-to-disney-exclusive-1200562176/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[File:JohnnyDeppHWOFJune2013.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Depp at the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in 2013]]
 
After Infinitum Nihil's agreement with WB expired in 2011, Depp signed a multi-year [[first-look deal]] with [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]].<ref name=variety_in/> The first film made in the collaboration was ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' (2013), in which Depp starred as [[Tonto]]. Depp's casting as a Native American brought accusations of [[whitewashing in film|whitewashing]], and the film was not well received by the public or the critics,<ref>{{cite news|last=Gleiberman|first=Owen|title=The Lone Ranger (2013)|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20687796,00.html|access-date=August 13, 2013|newspaper=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=July 19, 2013|archive-date=August 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805223622/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20687796,00.html|url-status=livedead}}</ref> causing [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] to take a US$190 million loss.<ref name=Variety16>{{cite news|last=Lang|first=Brent|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/box-office/johnny-depp-box-office-1201785126/|title=Johnny Depp: Anatomy of a Fallen Movie Star|access-date=April 28, 2021|newspaper=Variety|date=May 29, 2016|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121050935/https://variety.com/2016/film/box-office/johnny-depp-box-office-1201785126/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Fonseca|first=Felicia|title=Disney's Tonto Offensive To Some In Upcoming 'Lone Ranger' Film |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/12/disney-tonto-offensive-lone-ranger-film_n_3263071.html|agency=Associated Press |access-date=June 22, 2013|work=Huffington Post|date=May 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609145738/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/12/disney-tonto-offensive-lone-ranger-film_n_3263071.html |archive-date=June 9, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Shaw |first=Lucas |title='The Lone Ranger' to Cost Disney $160–$190M in Q4 |url=https://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/lone-ranger-cost-disney-160-190m-q4-earnings-108876 |access-date=August 7, 2013 |newspaper=The Wrap |date=August 6, 2013 |archive-date=August 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810044624/http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/lone-ranger-cost-disney-160-190m-q4-earnings-108876 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=deadline2013>{{cite news |last=Lieberman |first=David |title=Disney Expects To Write Down As Much As $190M For 'Lone Ranger' |url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/08/disney-expects-to-write-down-as-much-as-190m-for-lone-ranger/ |access-date=August 7, 2013 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=August 6, 2013 |archive-date=August 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807235801/http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/disney-expects-to-write-down-as-much-as-190m-for-lone-ranger/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following a brief cameo in the independent film ''[[Lucky Them]]'' (2013), Depp starred as an [[AI]]-studying scientist in the sci-fi thriller ''[[Transcendence (2014 film)|Transcendence]]'' (2014), which was yet another commercial failure,<ref name=deadline2014>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2014/04/alcons-johnny-depp-failure-transcendence-what-the-hell-happened-717698/ |title=Alcon's Johnny Depp Failure 'Transcendence;' What The Hell Happened? |author=Mike Fleming Jr. |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=April 21, 2014 |access-date=August 7, 2020 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112015021/https://deadline.com/2014/04/alcons-johnny-depp-failure-transcendence-what-the-hell-happened-717698/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transcendence.htm |title=Transcendence (2014) |website=Box Office Mojo |date=June 19, 2014 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-date=July 19, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719203222/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transcendence.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> and earned mainly negative reviews.<ref name=Variety16 /><ref name="rt">{{cite web | url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transcendence_2014/ | title=Transcendence | work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] | date=April 18, 2014 | access-date=June 14, 2015 | archive-date=November 29, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129230602/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/transcendence_2014/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/transcendence | title=Transcendence Reviews | work=[[Metacritic]] | access-date=April 22, 2014 | archive-date=March 20, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320142829/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/transcendence | url-status=live }}</ref> His other roles in 2014 were a minor supporting part as [[Big Bad Wolf|The Wolf]] in the [[Into the Woods (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Into the Woods]]'', and a more substantial appearance as eccentric [[French-Canadian]] ex-detective in [[Kevin Smith]]'s horror-comedy ''[[Tusk (2014 film)|Tusk]]'', in which he was credited by the character's name, Guy LaPointe.
 
In 2015, Depp appeared in two films produced by Infinitum Nihil. The first was comedy-thriller ''[[Mortdecai (film)|Mortdecai]]'', in which he acted opposite [[Gwyneth Paltrow]]. The film was a critical and commercial failure and brought both stars [[Golden Raspberry]] nominations.<ref name=Variety16 /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mortdecai.htm | title=Mortdecai (2014) | work=[[Box Office Mojo]] | publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]] | access-date=November 2, 2015 | archive-date=October 21, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021094258/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mortdecai.htm | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mortdecai (2015)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mortdecai|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=January 23, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2021|archive-date=November 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114043202/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mortdecai|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/mortdecai|title=Mortdecai Reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=March 9, 2021|archive-date=May 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520080313/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/mortdecai|url-status=live}}</ref> The second film, ''[[Black Mass (film)|Black Mass]]'' (2015), in which he played Boston crime boss [[Whitey Bulger]], was better received.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_mass_2015|title=Black Mass (2015)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=April 4, 2020|archive-date=October 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030071327/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_mass_2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/black-mass|title=Black Mass reviews|website=Metacritic|access-date=November 25, 2015|archive-date=November 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108062753/https://www.metacritic.com/movie/black-mass|url-status=live}}</ref> Critics from ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' and ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' called it one of Depp's best performances to date,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/black-mass/review/820013|title='Black Mass': Venice Review|first=Todd|last=McCarthy|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2015|archive-date=September 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905054009/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/black-mass/review/820013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/black-mass-review-johnny-depp-whitey-bulger-1201570428|title=Venice Film Review: Johnny Depp in 'Black Mass'|first=Scott|last=Foundas|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2015|archive-date=September 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906221557/http://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/black-mass-review-johnny-depp-whitey-bulger-1201570428/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the role earned Depp his third nomination for the [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role|Best Actor SAG award]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramisetti|first=Kirthana|title=Johnny Depp signs on to play infamous criminal Whitey Bulger in 'Black Mass' |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/johnny-depp-play-whitey-bulger-biopic-article-1.1606355 |location=New York |work=Daily News |access-date=March 27, 2014 |archive-date=March 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234357/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/johnny-depp-play-whitey-bulger-biopic-article-1.1606355 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the film failed to bring back its production costs.<ref name=Variety16 /> Depp also made a cameo appearance in the critically panned ''[[London Fields (film)|London Fields]]'', starring his then-wife Amber Heard, which was to be released in 2015, but its general release was delayed by litigation until 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moviethatmatters.com/johnny-depp-making-cameo-amber-heards-movie-london-fields/ |title=Johnny Depp Making Cameo in Amber Heard's Movie London Fields |date=November 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408160832/http://www.moviethatmatters.com/johnny-depp-making-cameo-amber-heards-movie-london-fields/ |website=Movie That Matters |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |access-date=March 23, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2018/09/amber-heard-london-fields-lawsuit-settled-release-date-1202000657/|title=Amber Heard and 'London Fields' Team End Controversial Legal Battle, Movie to Open After Three-Year Delay|website=[[IndieWire]]|first=Zack|last=Sharf|date=September 5, 2018|access-date=November 17, 2018|archive-date=September 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906112727/https://www.indiewire.com/2018/09/amber-heard-london-fields-lawsuit-settled-release-date-1202000657/|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to his work in films in 2015, French luxury fashion house [[Dior]] signed Depp as the face of their men's fragrance, Sauvage,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/johnny-depp-dior-fragrance-10139875/|title=Johnny Depp to Front Dior Scent|website=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|first=Jennifer|last=Weil|date=June 3, 2015|access-date=March 17, 2021|archive-date=April 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430000120/https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/johnny-depp-dior-fragrance-10139875/|url-status=live}}</ref> and he was inducted as a [[Disney Legends|Disney Legend]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Flores|first1=Terry|title=Johnny Depp Makes Surprise Appearance at Disney's D23 Expo|url=https://variety.com/2015/scene/news/johnny-depp-disney-george-lucas-disney-legend-honorees-1201569849/|access-date=August 14, 2015|work=Variety|date=August 14, 2015|archive-date=August 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815105312/http://variety.com/2015/scene/news/johnny-depp-disney-george-lucas-disney-legend-honorees-1201569849/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[File:Johnny Depp Alice Through the Looking Glass premiere.jpg|thumb|upright|Depp at the premiere of ''[[Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film)|Alice Through the Looking Glass]]'' in 2016]]Depp's first film release in 2016 was ''[[Yoga Hosers]]'', a sequel to ''Tusk'' (2014), in which Depp appeared with his daughter, [[Lily-Rose Depp]]. Next, he played businessman and presidential candidate [[Donald Trump]] in a [[Funny or Die]] satire entitled ''[[Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie]]'', released during the run-up to the [[2016 United States presidential election|US presidential election]]. He earned praise for the role, with a headline from ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' declaring, "Who knew Donald Trump was the comeback role Johnny Depp needed?"<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.avclub.com/review/who-knew-donald-trump-was-comeback-role-johnny-dep-232041 |title=Who knew Donald Trump was the comeback role Johnny Depp needed? |last1=Adams |first1=Erik |date=February 10, 2016 |newspaper=[[The A.V. Club]] |access-date=February 11, 2016 |archive-date=February 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213021057/http://www.avclub.com/review/who-knew-donald-trump-was-comeback-role-johnny-dep-232041 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was also announced that Depp had been cast in a new franchise role as [[Griffin (The Invisible Man)|Dr. Jack Griffin/The Invisible Man]] in [[Universal Studios]]'s planned shared film universe entitled the [[Universal monsters#Legacy|Dark Universe]], a rebooted version of their [[Universal monsters|classic Universal Monsters franchise]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/the-invisible-man-johnny-depp-universal/ |title=Johnny Depp Cast In The Invisible Man Remake At Universal |publisher=[[Screen Rant]]|via=screenrant.com |date=February 9, 2016|last=Tyler|first=Adrienne|access-date=March 3, 2017 |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405231454/http://screenrant.com/the-invisible-man-johnny-depp-universal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp reprised the role of the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's ''[[Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film)|Alice Through the Looking Glass]]'' (2016), the sequel to ''Alice in Wonderland''. In contrast to the first film's success, the sequel lost Disney approximately US$70 million.<ref name=hr2016>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2016s-biggest-box-office-bombs-958780/item/box-office-bombs-gods-egypt-959603|title='Ben Hur' to 'BFG': Hollywood's Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2016|first1=Pamela|last1=McClintock|first2=Mia|last2=Galuppo|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 8, 2016|access-date=July 13, 2018|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713171444/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2016s-biggest-box-office-bombs-958780/item/box-office-bombs-gods-egypt-959603|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Variety16 /> It also gained Depp two Golden Raspberry nominations. Depp had also been secretly cast to play [[Dark Arts (Harry Potter)|dark wizard]] [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in a cameo appearance in ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' (2016), the first installment of the ''Fantastic Beasts'' franchise. His name was not mentioned in the promotional materials and his cameo was only revealed at the end of the film.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Douglas|first1=Edward|title=Fantastic Beasts Producer David Heyman Explains Why They Cast Johnny Depp|url=https://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-johnny-depp-grindelwald-explained/|access-date=November 20, 2016|work=Collider|date=November 20, 2016|archive-date=November 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121082232/http://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-johnny-depp-grindelwald-explained/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Fantastic Beasts 2': Johnny Depp Confirmed as Grindelwald; Setting Revealed|newspaper=Collider|date=November 8, 2016|first=Adam|last=Chitwood|url=https://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-2-johnny-depp-grindelwald/|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109083602/http://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-2-johnny-depp-grindelwald/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In 2017, Depp appeared alongside other actors and filmmakers in ''[[The Black Ghiandola]]'', a short film made by a terminally ill teenager through the non-profit [[Make a Film Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=httphttps://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/11with_help_of_hollywood_make_a_film_foundation_grants_film_wish_to_16_year_old_fighting_cancer/prweb13864616.htm|title=With Help of Hollywood Make A Film Foundation Grants Film Wish to 16-year-old Fighting Cancer|work=PRWeb|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-date=March 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317054536/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/11/prweb13864616.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/make-a-film-foundation-johnny-depp-sam-raimi-others-1201863923/|title=Johnny Depp, Sam Raimi & Others Contribute To Film By 16-Year Old Cancer Patient|last=Lincoln|first=Ross A.|date=December 3, 2016|work=Deadline|access-date=March 16, 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305020657/http://deadline.com/2016/12/make-a-film-foundation-johnny-depp-sam-raimi-others-1201863923/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://makeafilmfoundation.org/la-benefit-premiere-of-anthonys-contis-the-black-ghiandola-april-22nd/ |title=LA Benefit Premiere of Anthony's Conti's THE BLACK GHIANDOLA – April 22nd |publisher=[[Make a Film Foundation]]|access-date=June 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612055426/http://makeafilmfoundation.org/la-benefit-premiere-of-anthonys-contis-the-black-ghiandola-april-22nd/ |archive-date=June 12, 2017 }}</ref> He also reprised his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the fifth installment of the ''Pirates'' series, ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales|Dead Men Tell No Tales]]'' (2017). In the US, it did not perform as well as previous installments,<ref>{{cite news|last=Busch|first=Anita|url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/dunkirk-movie-christopher-nolan-international-box-office-results-opening-weekend-global-1202134249/|title='Dunkirk' Takes Box Office By Storm With $55.4M No. 1 Spot For $105M+ Global Opening; 'Valerian' $23.5M Start|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=July 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725090711/http://deadline.com/2017/07/dunkirk-movie-christopher-nolan-international-box-office-results-opening-weekend-global-1202134249/|archive-date=July 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and Depp was nominated for two Golden Raspberry Awards for worst actor and for worst screen combo with "his worn-out drunk routine".<ref name="Razzies2017">{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Lexy|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-2018-complete-winners-list-1078488|title=Razzie Awards: 'Emoji Movie' Named Worst Picture of the Year|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=March 3, 2018|access-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109032651/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/razzie-awards-2018-complete-winners-list-1078488|archive-date=November 9, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the film had a good box office return internationally, especially in China, Japan and Russia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/pirates-of-the-caribbean-box-office-1202453369/ |title='Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' Crosses $500 Million at Global Box Office |last=Kelley |first=Seth |work=Variety |date=June 4, 2017 |access-date=June 4, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170604173914/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/pirates-of-the-caribbean-box-office-1202453369/ |archive-date=June 4, 2017 }}</ref> Depp's last film release in 2017 was the [[Agatha Christie]] adaptation ''[[Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)|Murder on the Orient Express]]'', in which he was part of an ensemble cast led by director-star [[Kenneth Branagh]].
[[File:Johnny Depp by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Depp in costume as Gellert Grindelwald at the [[San Diego Comic Con]] in 2018]]
In 2018, Depp voiced the title character Sherlock Gnomes in the animated movie ''[[Sherlock Gnomes|Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes]]''. Although moderately commercially successful, it was critically panned<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sherlock_gnomes|title=Sherlock Gnomes (2018)|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=March 23, 2018 |access-date=August 8, 2020|archive-date=November 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129073352/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sherlock_gnomes/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/sherlock-gnomes|title=Sherlock Gnomes Reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=August 8, 2020|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405163320/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/sherlock-gnomes|url-status=live}}</ref> and earned Depp two Golden Raspberry nominations, one for his acting and another for his "fast-fading film career".<ref name="Razzies2018">{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSTHbwqpSd8 |title= 39th Razzie Nominations! |format= video |via= [[YouTube]] |publisher= Razzie Channel |access-date= January 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131030132/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSTHbwqpSd8 |archive-date= January 31, 2019 |url-status= live }}</ref> Depp then starred in two independent films, both produced by him and his company, Infinitum Nihil. The first was ''[[City of Lies]]'', in which he starred as [[Russell Poole]], an LAPD detective who attempts to solve the murders of rappers [[Murder of Tupac Shakur|Tupac Shakur]] and [[Murder of Christopher Wallace|The Notorious B.I.G.]] It was set for release in September 2018, but was pulled from the release schedule after a crew member sued Depp for assault.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/city-of-lies-pulled-johnny-depp-1202897208/ |last=Lopez |first=Richard |title=Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. Film 'City of Lies' Pulled From Release Schedule |work=Variety |date=November 17, 2018 |access-date=November 13, 2018 |archive-date=November 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114060416/https://variety.com/2018/film/news/city-of-lies-pulled-johnny-depp-1202897208/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The second film was the comedy-drama ''[[Richard Says Goodbye]]'', in which Depp played a professor with terminal cancer. It premiered at the [[Zurich Film Festival]] in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-depps-richard-says-goodbye-gets-world-premiere-at-zurich-festival-1142539|title=Johnny Depp's 'Richard Says Goodbye' to World Premiere at Zurich Film Festival|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Scott|last=Roxborough|date=September 12, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912170144/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-depps-richard-says-goodbye-gets-world-premiere-at-zurich-festival-1142539|url-status=live}}</ref> Depp's last film release of 2018 was ''[[Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald]]'', in which he reprised his role as Grindelwald. Depp's casting received criticism from fans of the series due to the domestic violence allegations against him.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Romano |first=Aja |url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/12/8/16746844/jk-rowling-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-fan-backlash|title=J.K. Rowling is "genuinely happy" Johnny Depp is in the Fantastic Beasts films. Fans are not.|work=Vox|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211041202/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/12/8/16746844/jk-rowling-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-fan-backlash|archive-date=December 11, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jk-rowling-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts_us_5a2988bfe4b0b185e53a3000|title=J.K. Rowling Defends Johnny Depp's Role In 'Fantastic Beasts'|last=Blumberg|first=Antonia|date=December 7, 2017|work=Huffington Post|access-date=December 12, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212194917/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jk-rowling-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts_us_5a2988bfe4b0b185e53a3000|archive-date=December 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Depp also experienced other career setbacks around this time, as Disney confirmed that they would not be casting him in new ''Pirates'' installments<ref name=ind_Disney>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-pirates-caribbean-dropped-disney-reboot-captain-jack-sparrow-release-a8695916.html|title=Johnny Depp officially dropped from Pirates of the Caribbean, Disney producer confirms|last=Stolworthy|first=Jacob|website=[[The Independent]]|date=December 22, 2018|access-date=March 9, 2021|archive-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121184042/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-pirates-caribbean-dropped-disney-reboot-captain-jack-sparrow-release-a8695916.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and he was reported to no longer be attached to Universal's Dark Universe franchise.<ref name=reviews>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/the-mummy-reviews-roundup-1202457392/|title='The Mummy' Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying|last=Rubin|first=Rebecca|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=June 8, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607223217/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/the-mummy-reviews-roundup-1202457392/|archive-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/universal-elisabeth-moss-invisible-man-1203153172/ |title=Elisabeth Moss Circling Universal's 'Invisible Man' (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Kroll |first=Justin |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302001003/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/universal-elisabeth-moss-invisible-man-1203153172/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp's next films were the independent dramas ''[[Waiting for the Barbarians (film)|Waiting for the Barbarians]]'' (2019), which premiered at the [[76th Venice International Film Festival]] and is based on a novel by [[J.M. Coetzee]], and ''[[Minamata (film)|Minamata]]'' (2020), in which he portrayed photographer [[W. Eugene Smith]] and which premiered at the [[2020 Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news | last=McNary|first=Dave|title=Johnny Depp to Play War Photographer W. Eugene Smith in 'Minamata' |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/markets-festivals/johnny-depp-photographer-minamata-1202989438/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=January 6, 2019 |date=October 23, 2018 |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216071548/https://variety.com/2018/film/markets-festivals/johnny-depp-photographer-minamata-1202989438/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2020, Depp resigned from his role as Grindelwald in the ''Fantastic Beasts'' franchise at the request of its production company, [[Warner Bros.]], after he lost [[Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd|his UK libel case]] against ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'', which had accused him of being a domestic abuser.<ref name=varietynov20>{{cite web|last=Rubin|first=Rebecca|date=November 6, 2020|title=Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/johnny-depp-exhits-fantastic-beasts-franchise-1234824564/|access-date=November 6, 2020|work=Variety|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106162655/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/johnny-depp-exhits-fantastic-beasts-franchise-1234824564/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Reichert|first=Corinne|title=Johnny Depp leaves Fantastic Beasts films on Warner Bros' request|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/johnny-depp-leaves-fantastic-beasts-films-on-warner-bros-request/|access-date=November 6, 2020|website=CNET|language=en|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505190748/https://www.cnet.com/news/johnny-depp-leaves-fantastic-beasts-films-on-warner-bros-request/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Beasts" /> He was replaced by [[Mads Mikkelsen]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|date=November 25, 2020|title=Mads Mikkelsen Replacing Johnny Depp as Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts 3'|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/mads-mikkelsen-replace-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-3-1234598075/|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=IndieWire|language=en|archive-date=November 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124103414/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/mads-mikkelsen-replace-johnny-depp-fantastic-beasts-3-1234598075/|url-status=live}}</ref> Soon after, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' called Depp "persona non-grata" in the film industry.<ref name=hr2020>{{cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|date=December 6, 2020|title="He's Radioactive": Inside Johnny Depp's Self-Made Implosion|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hes-radioactive-inside-johnny-depps-self-made-implosion|access-date=November 6, 2020|work=The Hollywood Reporter|archive-date=December 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211195252/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/hes-radioactive-inside-johnny-depps-self-made-implosion|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
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Depp received multiple honorary awards at numerous European film festivals, including at the [[Camerimage]] festival in Poland,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/johnny-depp-camerimage-minamata-1234816352/|title=Johnny Depp to Be Honored at Camerimage, 'Minamata' to Close Film Festival|last=Barraclough|first=Lee|work=[[Variety (magazine)|variety]]|date=October 27, 2020|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001411/https://variety.com/2020/film/festivals/johnny-depp-camerimage-minamata-1234816352/|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]]&nbsp;in the Czech Republic,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-honored-by-karlovy-vary-film-festival-1234995010/|title=Second Major European Festival Honors Johnny Depp|first=Scott|last=Roxborough|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=August 10, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531134849/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-honored-by-karlovy-vary-film-festival-1234995010/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[San Sebastián International Film Festival]]&nbsp;in Spain,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/johnny-depp-decries-cancel-culture-before-receiving-san-sebastians-top-prize-2021-09-22/|title=Johnny Depp decries 'cancel culture' before receiving San Sebastian's top prize|author=West, Vincent|work=[[Reuters]]|date=September 23, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531190920/https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/johnny-depp-decries-cancel-culture-before-receiving-san-sebastians-top-prize-2021-09-22/|url-status=live}}</ref> where Depp was awarded the [[Donostia Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-donostia-award-1235037224/|title=Johnny Depp to Receive San Sebastian Donostia Award|last=Hopewell|first=John|work=Variety|date=August 9, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607134631/https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-donostia-award-1235037224/|url-status=live}}</ref> These awards were controversial, with various domestic violence charities criticizing the festivals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58170506|title=Johnny Depp's film festival awards insulting, domestic abuse charities say|work=[[BBC News]]|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=June 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628221946/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58170506|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/metoo-controversy-film-festival-johnny-depp-woody-allen-roman-polanski-1235053849/|title=Are Film Festivals Behind the Curve in Dealing With #MeToo Controversies?|first=Elsa|last=Keslassy|work=Variety|date=September 4, 2021|access-date=November 22, 2021|archive-date=May 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531230439/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/metoo-controversy-film-festival-johnny-depp-woody-allen-roman-polanski-1235053849/|url-status=live}}</ref> The organisers of the ceremonies released statements defending their decision to award Depp,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/|title=Johnny Depp Says Cancel Culture Is 'So Far Out Of Hand' & 'No One Is Safe', Asks People To 'Stand Up' Against 'Injustice' – San Sebastian|first=Tom|last=Grater|work=Deadline|date=September 22, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625075222/https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/johnny-depp-fan-support-kviff/|title=Johnny Depp Fans Shower Embattled Actor with Love at KVIFF: We Believe You|first=Jeremy|last=Dick|work=[[MovieWeb]]|date=August 27, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126001415/https://movieweb.com/johnny-depp-fan-support-kviff/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/global/johnny-depp-honor-by-san-sebastian-festival-director-1235041084/|title=Johnny Depp Donostia Award Defended by San Sebastian Festival Director|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|work=Variety|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604120632/https://variety.com/2021/film/global/johnny-depp-honor-by-san-sebastian-festival-director-1235041084/|url-status=live}}</ref> with the San Sebastian Film Festival stating that "he has not been charged by any authority in any jurisdiction, nor convicted of any form of violence against women".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58200208|title=Johnny Depp: San Sebastian Film Festival defends honorary award|work=BBC News|date=August 13, 2021|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-date=June 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601033450/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58200208|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
In September 2021, Depp described himself as a victim of [[cancel culture]].<ref name="CancelCulture">{{cite web |last1=Grater |first1=Tom |title=Johnny Depp Says Cancel Culture Is "So Far Out Of Hand" & "No One Is Safe", Asks People To "Stand Up" Against "Injustice" – San Sebastian |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=November 6, 2021 |date=September 22, 2021 |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625075222/https://deadline.com/2021/09/johnny-depp-cancel-culture-so-far-out-of-hand-no-one-is-safe-asks-people-to-stand-up-against-injustice-1234842145/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The same month, he launched IN.2, a London-based sister company to his production company, Infinitum Nihil, and announced that IN.2 and the Spanish production company ''A Contracorriente Films'' were starting a new development fund for TV and film projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/|title=Johnny Depp Launches London-Based IN.2, Unveils Development Fund With Spain's A Contracorriente Films|first1=Jamie|last1=Lang|author2=Anna Marie de la Fuente|work=Variety|date=September 28, 2021|access-date=November 29, 2021|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129102843/https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/|url-status=live}}</ref>[[File:Johnny Depp Festival de Cannes 2023.jpg|thumb|Depp at the [[2023 Cannes Film Festival]]]] On February 15, 2022, Depp received the Serbian [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Serbia#Mdeals|Gold Medal of Merit]] from President [[Aleksandar Vučić]] for "outstanding merits in public and cultural activities, especially in the field of film art and the promotion of the Republic of Serbia in the world".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-serbia-medal-president-aleksander-vucic-1301054/amp/|title=Johnny Depp Receives Medal of Honor from Controversial Serbian President|first1=Althea|last1=Legaspi|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=February 15, 2022|access-date=February 16, 2022|archive-date=February 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216170628/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/johnny-depp-serbia-medal-president-aleksander-vucic-1301054/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Zeller |first=Terry |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp Makes Rare Appearance After Losing Amber Heard Lawsuit To Receive Serbian Medal |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/16/johnny-depp-serbian-gold-medal-photos/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |website=[[Hollywood Life]] |archive-date=April 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422135407/https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/16/johnny-depp-serbian-gold-medal-photos/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Minamata'' and animated series ''[[Puffins (TV series)|Puffins]]'' were shot in the country.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Isobel |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp says he's 'on the verge of a new life' as he receives medal in Serbia |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-serbia-aleksandar-vucic-amber-heard-b2016294.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/johnny-depp-serbia-aleksandar-vucic-amber-heard-b2016294.html |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=April 22, 2022 |website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>
 
On May 29, 2022, Depp, who was still awaiting a verdict in his highly publicised [[Depp v. Heard|defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard]], made a surprise appearance at a [[Jeff Beck]] gig in Sheffield, playing guitar alongside Beck to three classic songs from [[John Lennon]], [[Marvin Gaye]] and [[Jimi Hendrix]]. Depp joined Beck on his last concert tour in the U.K. and Europe during June and July and in the United States in October and November, to promote their album ''[[18 (Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp album)|18]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=Will |date=May 30, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp appears on stage with Jeff Beck at Sheffield gig |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-depp-appears-on-stage-with-jeff-beck-at-sheffield-gig-3236301 |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=NME |language=en-GB |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811112548/https://www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-depp-appears-on-stage-with-jeff-beck-at-sheffield-gig-3236301 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck and an album called '18' – DW – 07/15/2022 |url=https://www.dw.com/en/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-and-an-album-called-18/a-62465882 |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=dw.com |language=en |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811112548/https://www.dw.com/en/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-and-an-album-called-18/a-62465882 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Angermiller |first=Michele Amabile |date=October 12, 2022 |title=Johnny Depp-Jeff Beck Tour Brings on the Guitar Heroics and 'I Love You, Johnny' Shrieks |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-tour-concert-new-jersey-1235401164/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119133012/https://variety.com/2022/music/news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-tour-concert-new-jersey-1235401164/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2022, he made a cameo appearance at the [[2022 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp makes surprise cameo at MTV VMAs – with Taylor Swift and Harry Styles among big winners |url=https://news.sky.com/story/johnny-depp-makes-surprise-cameo-at-mtv-vmas-as-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-among-big-winners-12684348 |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=Sky News |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830064232/https://news.sky.com/story/johnny-depp-makes-surprise-cameo-at-mtv-vmas-as-taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-among-big-winners-12684348 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
In 2022, Depp wasnext caststarred as King [[Louis XV]] in French actor-director [[Maïwenn]]'s period film ''[[Jeanne du Barry (film)|Jeanne duDu Barry]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Walsh |first=Savannah |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/johnny-depps-big-screen-return-is-coming |title=Johnny Depp's Big-Screen Return Is Coming |publisher=Vanity Fair |date=May 3, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-date=May 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504071128/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/05/johnny-depps-big-screen-return-is-coming |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Jeanne du Barry'' tells the story of [[Madame du Barry]], an impoverished seamstress who rises through the ranks of Louis XV's court to become his official mistress(2023). [[Netflix]] co-financed and will stream the French period drama. This was the first film for Depp where he actsacted in French in a main role.<ref>Helm, Douglas (2022). [https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/johnny-depp-netflix-la-favorite.html "Johnny Depp Cements Comeback With Netflix Original."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610184155/https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/johnny-depp-netflix-la-favorite.html |date=June 10, 2023 }} ''Giant Freakin Robot''. Retrieved June 19, 2023.</ref> The film premiered at the [[2023 Cannes Film Festival]] opening the festival and received a mixed reception from film critics.<ref>{{Cite Deppnews was|date=2023-05-17 praised|title=Johnny forDepp: hisCritics performancelukewarm withto ''[[Deadlinecomeback Hollywood]]''film writing,Jeanne "Maïwenndu [theBarry director] leans heavily into Depp's chops as a visual actor|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65619877 Depp's|access-date=2024-08-05 deadpan face throughout is priceless."|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2023/05/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235368922/|title= 'Jeanne Du Barry' Review: Johnny Depp Holds Court In PG Spin On Scandalous Historical Tale|website= [[Deadline Hollywood]]|date= May 16, 2023|access-date= May 16, 2023|archive-date= May 16, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230516201310/https://deadline.com/2023/05/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235368922/|url-status= live}}</ref> ''[[Variety (website)|Variety]]'' critic however gave a mixed response saying "For his part, Depp delivers his lines in well-turned French, wearing fine powder and a stiff white wig, and yet he seems strangely uncomfortable in the role — adequate but not especially engaged."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235613773/|title= 'Jeanne du Barry' Review: Johnny Depp Makes a Decent, if Distracting Match for 'My King' Director Maïwenn|website= [[Variety (website)|Variety]]|date= May 16, 2023|access-date= May 16, 2023|archive-date= May 16, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230516195634/https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/jeanne-du-barry-review-johnny-depp-maiwenn-1235613773/|url-status= live}}</ref> Many critics deemed it Depp's comeback role, something he did not agree with.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-17 |title='I don't have much use for Hollywood': Johnny Depp slams industry that 'boycotted' him |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-05-17/johnny-depp-press-conference-cannes-jeanne-du-barry-slams-hollywood |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
==== Upcoming projects ====
In August 2022, Depp was set to direct ''[[Modì]]'', a film about [[Amedeo Modigliani]], which he will co-produce alongside [[Al Pacino]] and Barry Navidi.<ref name="Modigliani" /> The film is based on a play by Dennis McIntyre, which was previously adapted for the [[Modigliani (film)|2004 film of the same name]], from a screenplay by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski.<ref name="Modigliani">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/johnny-depp-direct-modigliani-al-pacino-amber-heard-1235092154/ |title=Johnny Depp To Direct 'Modigliani', His First Directorial Effort in 25 Years; Al Pacino Co-Producing |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Zac |last=Ntim |date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 19, 2022 |archive-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220818043142/https://deadline.com/2022/08/johnny-depp-direct-modigliani-al-pacino-amber-heard-1235092154/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Principal photography]] commenced in September 2023 in Budapest, Hungary and continued in Los Angeles and Turin in early 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/global/johnny-depp-modi-hungary-italy-luisa-ranieri-al-pacino-1235737158/ |title=Johnny Depp Starts Shooting 'Modì' in Hungary, With Italy's Luisa Ranieri Joining Al Pacino and Riccardo Scamarcio in Cast |website=Variety |first=Nick |last=Vivarelli |date=September 27, 2023 |access-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-date=September 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927114248/https://variety.com/2023/film/global/johnny-depp-modi-hungary-italy-luisa-ranieri-al-pacino-1235737158/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-09 |title=Johnny Depp regista a Torino per due giorni: ciak per «Modì» con Scamarcio |url=https://www.lastampa.it/torino/2024/02/09/news/johnny_depp_regista_torino_modi_scamarcio_modigliani-14056862/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=La Stampa |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |date=2024-01-18 |title=Johnny Depp Hails "Transformative" Experience Of Directing 'Modi' As First Behind-The-Scenes Images Revealed Of Depp, Al Pacino & More |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/johnny-depp-directing-new-movie-modi-first-images-al-pacino-1235796528/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
In 2024, Terry Gilliam announced that he had cast Depp in his upcoming film, ''[[The Carnival at the End of Days]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp to play Satan opposite Jeff Bridges as God in Terry Gilliam biblical comedy {{!}} Movies {{!}} The Guardian |url=https://amp.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/05/johnny-depp-play-satan-jeff-bridges-god-terry-gilliam-he-carnival-at-the-end-of-days |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=amp.theguardian.com|date=June 5, 2024 }}</ref> Depp is set to play Satan opposite [[Jeff Bridges]] playing God.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-31 |title=Exclu - Jeff Bridges jouera Dieu face à Johnny Depp en Satan dans le prochain Terry Gilliam |url=http://www.premiere.fr/Cinema/News-Cinema/Exclu-Jeff-Bridges-jouera-Dieu-face-a-Johnny-Depp-en-Satan-dans-le-prochain-Terry-Gilliam |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Premiere.fr |language=FR}}</ref> The film will also star [[Jason Momoa]] and [[Adam Driver]]. Filming is scheduled to begin in January 2025.
 
== Other ventures ==
In 2004, Depp founded film production company [[Infinitum Nihil]] to develop projects where he will serve as actor or producer.<ref name="variety_in" /> He serves as its CEO, while his sister, Christi Dembrowski, serves as president.<ref name="variety_in" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Johnny Depp-Produced 'Muscle Shoals' Among 5 Series In Works At IM Global TV|url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/johnny-depp-muscle-shoals-series-planetoid-lesser-dead-im-global-tv-1201746064/|work=Deadline|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=February 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223002735/https://deadline.com/2016/04/johnny-depp-muscle-shoals-series-planetoid-lesser-dead-im-global-tv-1201746064/|url-status=live}}</ref> The company's first two film releases were ''[[The Rum Diary (film)|The Rum Diary]]'' (2011) and ''[[Hugo (film)|Hugo]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite news|title=Update: That's Not Johnny Depp on the Set of 'Hugo Cabret'|url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/movies/7778287/update-that-s-not-johnny-depp-on-the-set-of-hugo-cabret?page=all|access-date=August 13, 2013|publisher=hollywood.com|date=March 28, 2011|archive-date=November 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111113813/http://www.hollywood.com/news/movies/7778287/update-that-s-not-johnny-depp-on-the-set-of-hugo-cabret?page=all|url-status=live}}</ref> A European sister-company to Infinitum Nihil, entitled [[IN.2 Film|IN.2]], was launched in September 2021. In a press release, Depp stated: "From the student to the maestro, from the aspiring artists to the yet-knowns, to the well-established great masters across all forms of modern media, IN.2 will build a space where artists can be artists, where they will be free to create those unexpected moments, those happy accidents that contain the propensity to constitute great art and so bring their unique vision to life."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Fuente |first1=Jamie Lang,Anna Marie de la |last2=Lang |first2=Jamie |last3=Fuente |first3=Anna Marie de la |date=September 23, 2021 |title=Johnny Depp Launches London-Based IN.2, Unveils Development Fund With Spain's A Contracorriente Films |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/ |access-date=October 16, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129102843/https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/johnny-depp-san-sebastian-development-fund-1235072265/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Depp co-owned the nightclub [[The Viper Room]] in Los Angeles from 1993 to 2003,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5072/is_47_27/ai_n15933833|title=Nightclub coils to strike in trademark infringement suits|first=Amanda|last=Bronstad|work=Los Angeles Business Journal|date=November 21, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015074344/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5072/is_47_27/ai_n15933833|access-date=November 3, 2020|archive-date=October 15, 2007}}</ref> and he was also part owner of the restaurant-bar [[Man Ray (bar)|Man Ray]] in Paris for a short period of time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/N25308.html |title=Man Ray {{!}} Bar/Club Review {{!}} Paris |work=[[Frommer's]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501054138/http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/N25308.html |archive-date=May 1, 2008 |access-date=March 23, 2017 }}</ref> Depp and [[Douglas Brinkley]] edited folk singer [[Woody Guthrie]]'s novel ''House of Earth'',<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Johnny Depp Co-Editing Lost Woody Guthrie Novel|url=http://rollingstone.co.za/musicrev/item/1149-johnny-depp-co-editing-lost-woody-guthrie-novel|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=July 11, 2012|date=July 10, 2012|archive-date=May 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507023747/http://rollingstone.co.za/musicrev/item/1149-johnny-depp-co-editing-lost-woody-guthrie-novel|url-status=live}}</ref> which was published in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Novel|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/books/review/woody-guthries-dust-bowl-novel.html|work=The New York Times|access-date=July 11, 2012|first1=Douglas|last1=Brinkley|first2=Johnny|last2=Depp|date=July 9, 2012|archive-date=July 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712193556/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/books/review/woody-guthries-dust-bowl-novel.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
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In 2020, Depp released a cover of [[John Lennon]]'s "[[Isolation (John Lennon song)|Isolation]]" with guitarist [[Jeff Beck]], and stated that they would be releasing more music together in the future.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/jeff-beck-and-johnny-depp-team-up-to-reimagine-john-lennons-isolation |title=Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp team up to reimagine John Lennon's Isolation |website=Loudersound.com |date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=August 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802203753/https://www.loudersound.com/news/jeff-beck-and-johnny-depp-team-up-to-reimagine-john-lennons-isolation |url-status=live }}</ref> Beginning in May 2022, Depp joined Beck onstage for a number of concerts in the United Kingdom, where Beck announced they had recorded an album together.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/03/johnny-depp-to-release-album-with-jeff-beck |title=Johnny Depp to release album with Jeff Beck |website=[[The Guardian]] |first=Ben |last=Beaumont-Thomas |date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-date=June 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618054521/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/03/johnny-depp-to-release-album-with-jeff-beck |url-status=live }}</ref> Their joint record, titled ''[[18 (Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp album)|18]]'', was released on July 15, 2022. Depp also accompanied Beck on his last European and American tours, which began in June and ended in November.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-new-album-1365081/ |title=Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck Announce Collaborative Album '18,' Share First Single |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |first=Daniel |last=Kreps |date=June 9, 2022 |access-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609140135/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/johnny-depp-jeff-beck-new-album-1365081/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2023, Depp performed at the Jeff Beck tribute concerts held at the [[Royal Albert Hall]] in London, sharing the stage with [[Eric Clapton]], [[Rod Stewart]], [[Ronnie Wood]] and [[Kirk Hammett]] among others.<ref>{{cite news |title=Johnny Depp Returns to Stage for Jeff Beck Tribute Concert |url=https://people.com/johnny-depp-plays-guitar-at-jeff-beck-tribute-show-7501670 |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=People |archive-date=May 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524032021/https://people.com/johnny-depp-plays-guitar-at-jeff-beck-tribute-show-7501670 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Eric Clapton Leads Jeff Beck Tribute Concerts in London |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-jeff-beck-tribute-concerts-london-2023/ |access-date=May 23, 2023 |work=Ultimate Classic Rock |archive-date=May 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523161340/https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-jeff-beck-tribute-concerts-london-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On July 17, 2024, Depp was a special guest at one of the three [[Andrea Bocelli]] 30th anniversary concerts. Together, Depp and Bocelli performed the song “En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor” in honour of Jeff Beck. Depp played the guitar, while Bocelli sang. Other guests included [[Will Smith]], [[Ed Sheeran]], [[Russell Crowe]], [[Brian May]], [[Jon Batiste]] and [[Laura Pausini]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Will Smith, Johnny Depp, More Perform at Andrea Bocelli 30th Anniversary Celebration |url=https://people.com/will-smith-johnny-depp-more-perform-at-andrea-bocelli-30th-anniversary-celebration-8679878 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>
 
=== Art ===
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According to film scholar Murray Pomerance, Depp's collaboration with Disney "can be seen to purport and herald a new era for Johnny Depp, one in which he is, finally, as though long-promised and long-expected, the proud proprietor of a much-accepted career; not only a star but a middle-class hero".<ref name="Lennard" /> In 2003, the same year as the first film in the ''Pirates'' series was released, Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''; he would receive the title again in 2009.<ref name="Lennard" /> During the decade and into the 2010s, Depp was one of the biggest and most popular film stars in the world<ref name="Labrecque" /><ref name="NBC4 Washington" /> and was named by public vote as "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the [[People's Choice Awards]] every year for 2005 through 2012. In 2012, Depp became the highest-paid actor in the American film industry, earning as high as $75 million per film,<ref name="Guinness" /> and as of 2020, is the tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide, with his films having [[gross (economics)|grossed]] over US$3.7 [[billion]] at the United States box office and over US$10 billion worldwide.<ref name="The Numbers">{{Cite news|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-star-records/worldwide/lifetime-acting/top-grossing-leading-stars|title=Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office|work=The Numbers|access-date=November 4, 2018|archive-date=November 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104125958/https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-star-records/worldwide/lifetime-acting/top-grossing-leading-stars|url-status=live}}</ref> Although a mainstream favorite with the audiences, critics' views on Depp changed in the 2000s, becoming more negative as he was seen to conform more to the Hollywood ideal.<ref name="Lennard" /> Regardless, Depp continued to eschew more traditional leading-man roles until towards the end of the 2000s, when he starred as John Dillinger in ''Public Enemies'' (2009).<ref name="Lennard" />
 
In the 2010s, Depp's films were less successful, with many big-budget studio films such as ''[[Dark Shadows (film)|Dark Shadows]]'' (2012), ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]'' (2013), and ''[[Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016 film)|Alice Through the Looking Glass]]'' (2016) underperforming at the box office.<ref name="Variety16" /><ref name="LAT_2012" /><ref name="deadline2013" /><ref name="deadline2014" /> Depp also received negative publicity due to allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, poor on-set behavior and the loss of his US$650 million fortune.<ref name="trouble">{{cite webmagazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-trouble-with-johnny-depp-666010/|title=The Trouble With Johnny Depp|first=Stephen|last=Rodrick|workmagazine=[[The Rolling Stone]]|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=March 15, 2021|archive-date=March 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308194405/https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-trouble-with-johnny-depp-666010/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/johnny-depp-rolling-stone-650m-film-fortune-almost-all-gone-report-1202415197/|title=Johnny Depp's $650M Film Fortune "Almost All Gone", New Rolling Stone Exposé Says|first=Greg|last=Evans|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=March 15, 2021|archive-date=March 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326084923/https://deadline.com/2018/06/johnny-depp-rolling-stone-650m-film-fortune-almost-all-gone-report-1202415197/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/johnny-depp-a-star-crisis-insane-story-his-missing-millions-1001513|title=Johnny Depp: A Star in Crisis and the Insane Story of His "Missing" Millions|first1=Stephen|last1=Galloway|first2=Ashley|last2=Cullins|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=May 10, 2017|access-date=March 15, 2021|archive-date=February 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218044124/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/johnny-depp-a-star-crisis-insane-story-his-missing-millions-1001513|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Variety2019">{{cite magazine|first=Jordan|last=Moreau|title=Amber Heard Claims Johnny Depp Threatened to Kill Her During Years of Abuse|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/amber-heard-johnny-depp-abuse-threatened-kill-1203187472/|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|location=Los Angeles, California|access-date=April 19, 2019|date=April 11, 2019|archive-date=March 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321205513/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/amber-heard-johnny-depp-abuse-threatened-kill-1203187472/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Freeman2" /> After losing a highly publicized libel trial against the publishers of ''The Sun'', Depp was asked to resign from Warner Bros.' ''Fantastic Beasts'' franchise.<ref name="varietynov20" /> Many publications alleged that Depp would struggle to find further work in major studio productions in the future.<ref name="hr2020" /><ref name="Freeman2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insider.com/johnny-depp-career-could-be-over-after-losing-libel-suit-2020-12|title=Insiders say Johnny Depp may never work in Hollywood again after losing 'wife beater' libel suit|first=Merle|last=Ginsberg|work=[[Insider Inc.|Insider]]|date=December 29, 2020|access-date=March 15, 2021|archive-date=January 1, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210101054719/https://www.insider.com/johnny-depp-career-could-be-over-after-losing-libel-suit-2020-12|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
== Personal life ==
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The Depp v. Heard trial took place in [[Fairfax County, Virginia]] from April 11 to June 1, 2022. During the trial, Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse, stating that Depp "plunged into the depths of [[paranoia]] and [[Domestic violence|violence]] after binging on drugs and alcohol" during their relationship. On the other hand, Depp accused Heard of several instances of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship.<ref name="Variety2019" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/28/johnny-depp-became-delusional-and-aggressive-after-bingeing-on-d/|title=Johnny Depp became 'delusional and aggressive' after bingeing on drugs and alcohol, says Amber Heard|work=Telegraph (UK)|first=Nick|last=Allen|date=May 28, 2016|access-date=June 26, 2018|archive-date=June 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627143451/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/28/johnny-depp-became-delusional-and-aggressive-after-bingeing-on-d/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NYT" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Rosenblatt |first1=Kalhan |title=Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial: Summary and timeline |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-defamation-trial-summary-timeline-rcna26136 |access-date=June 2, 2022 |work=[[NBC News]] |date=June 2, 2022 |archive-date=June 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602001921/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-defamation-trial-summary-timeline-rcna26136 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On June 1, 2022, the jury returned a verdict after 13 hours of deliberation. In their verdict, the jury found that all three statements from Heard's op-ed were false, defamed Depp, and were made with [[actual malice]]. The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages,<ref name="CNverdict" /><ref name="APverdict" /> thoughalthough the punitive damages were reduced to $350,000 due to a limit imposed by an existing Virginia state law.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chappell |first1=Bill |last2=Diaz |first2=Jaclyn |title=Depp is awarded more than $10M in defamation case against Heard and she gets $2M |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/06/01/1102118755/depp-heard-trial-verdict |access-date=June 2, 2022 |work=[[NPR]] |date=June 1, 2022 |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601231157/https://www.npr.org/2022/06/01/1102118755/depp-heard-trial-verdict |url-status=live }}</ref> For Heard's counter-suit, the jury found that Waldman's first and third statements to the ''Daily Mail'' were not defamatory, while finding that Waldman's second statement to the ''Daily Mail'' was false, defamatory, and made with actual malice.<ref name="APverdict" /> As a result, Heard was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages and zero in punitive damages from Depp.<ref name="CNverdict" />
 
Depp reacted to the result of the trial by declaring that the "jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled."<ref>{{cite news |title=Depp Says 'Jury Gave Me My Life Back' With Defamation Verdict |url=https://www.barrons.com/news/depp-says-jury-gave-me-my-life-back-with-defamation-verdict-01654114507?tesla=y |access-date=June 2, 2022 |work=[[Barron's (newspaper)|Barron's]] |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |date=June 1, 2022 |archive-date=June 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602041042/https://www.barrons.com/news/depp-says-jury-gave-me-my-life-back-with-defamation-verdict-01654114507?tesla=y |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp also stated that he was "overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and the colossal support and kindness from around the world." He continued: "I hope that my quest to have the truth be told will have helped others, men or women, who have found themselves in my situation, and that those supporting them never give up."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Madani |first1=Doha |last2=Dasrath |first2=Diana |last3=Hamedy |first3=Saba |title=Johnny Depp wins defamation suit against Amber Heard |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/01/johnny-depp-wins-defamation-suit-against-ex-wife-amber-heard.html |access-date=June 2, 2022 |work=[[CNBC]] |date=June 1, 2022 |archive-date=June 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601220103/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/01/johnny-depp-wins-defamation-suit-against-ex-wife-amber-heard.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Depp also highlighted "the noble work of the Judge, the jurors, the court staff and the Sheriffs who have sacrificed their own time to get to this point", and praised his "diligent and unwavering legal team" for "an extraordinary job".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khalifeh |first1=Mona |title=Johnny Depp Reacts to Winning Defamation Case Against Amber Heard |url=https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/johnny-depp-reacts-to-winning-defamation-case-against-amber-heard/603-6a0d4087-c352-45f8-8af5-bd7f750a52c9 |access-date=June 2, 2022 |work=[[KFMB-TV]] |date=June 1, 2022 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611020605/https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/johnny-depp-reacts-to-winning-defamation-case-against-amber-heard/603-6a0d4087-c352-45f8-8af5-bd7f750a52c9 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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== Filmography and accolades ==
{{Main|Johnny Depp filmography|List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp}}According to the [[review aggregate]] site [[Rotten Tomatoes]], Depp's most critically and commercially successful films include ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street]]'' (1984), ''[[Edward Scissorhands]]'' (1990), ''[[Arizona Dream]]'' (1993), ''[[What's Eating Gilbert Grape]]'' (1993), ''[[Ed Wood (film)|Ed Wood]]'' (1994), ''[[Donnie Brasco (film)|Donnie Brasco]]'' (1997), ''[[Sleepy Hollow (film)|Sleepy Hollow]]'' (1999), ''[[Chocolat (2000 film)|Chocolat]]'' (2000), ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'' (2003), ''[[Finding Neverland (film)|Finding Neverland]]'' (2004), ''[[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)|Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]]'' (2005), ''[[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007 film)|Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street]]'' (2007), ''[[Public Enemies (2009 film)|Public Enemies]]'' (2009), ''[[Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'' (2010), ''[[Black Mass (film)|Black Mass]]'' (2015) and ''[[Minamata (film)|Minamata]]'' (2020). His films have grossed $8 billion worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Johnny Depp {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/johnny_depp |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
Depp has been recognized by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] for the following performances:
 
* [[76th Academy Awards]] (2004): [[Academy Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]], nomination, for ''Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-10-04 |title=The 76th Academy Awards {{!}} 2004 |url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2004 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.oscars.org |language=en}}</ref>
* [[77th Academy Awards]] (2005): Best Actor, nomination, for ''Finding Neverland''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-10-05 |title=The 77th Academy Awards {{!}} 2005 |url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2005 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.oscars.org |language=en}}</ref>
* [[80th Academy Awards]] (2008): Best Actor, nomination, for ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-10-07 |title=The 80th Academy Awards {{!}} 2008 |url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2008 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.oscars.org |language=en}}</ref>
 
Depp has won a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy|Best Actor — Motion Picture Musical or Comedy]] for ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,''<ref>{{Cite web |last=ABC7 |title=2008 Golden Globe Awards nominees and winners {{!}} ABC7 Los Angeles {{!}} abc7.com |url=https://abc7.com/archive/5935362/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=ABC7 Los Angeles |language=en}}</ref> as well as a [[Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Award]] for Best Actor for ''Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards {{!}} Screen Actors Guild Awards |url=https://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/10th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.sagawards.org}}</ref> Depp has also received an [[Honorary César]] in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=César Awards, France (1999) |url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000157/1999/1/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=IMDb}}</ref>
 
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