History of Johnny Depp in Timeline
John Christopher Depp II is an American actor and musician recognized with numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe. Nominated for multiple Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards, Depp is renowned for his portrayals of eccentric characters. His films have collectively grossed over $8 billion globally, establishing him as one of Hollywood's most commercially successful actors.
1935: Peter Lorre in Mad Love influenced Depp
In 1935, Peter Lorre's performance in "Mad Love", influenced Johnny Depp's role as Sweeney Todd.
December 24, 1983: Marriage to Lori Anne Allison
On December 24, 1983, Johnny Depp married Lori Anne Allison in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He was 20, and she was 25.
1984: Release of A Nightmare on Elm Street
In 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street was released, marking an early commercially successful film for Johnny Depp, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
March 7, 1986: Divorce from Lori Anne Allison finalized
On March 7, 1986, Johnny Depp's divorce from Lori Anne Allison was finalized after two years of marriage.
1989: Arrest in Vancouver
In 1989, Depp was arrested in Vancouver for assaulting a security guard after police were called to end a loud party at his hotel room.
1990: Proposed to Winona Ryder
In 1990, Depp proposed to Winona Ryder, his Edward Scissorhands co-star, after they began dating the year prior.
1990: Release of Edward Scissorhands
In 1990, Edward Scissorhands was released, which is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
1991: Depp discusses Vancouver arrest
In 1991, Depp commented on his 1989 arrest in Vancouver for assaulting a security guard, claiming the guard was confrontational and initiated physical contact.
1993: Relationship with Winona Ryder ends
In 1993, Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder ended their relationship.
1993: Depp Co-Owned The Viper Room
In 1993, Johnny Depp co-owned The Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles.
1993: Filming of What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
In 1993, Johnny Depp filmed What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, during which he later acknowledged abusing alcohol, as revealed in a 1997 interview.
1994: Relationship with Kate Moss begins
Between 1994 and 1998, Depp was in a relationship with English model Kate Moss.
1994: Arrest in New York City
In 1994, Depp was arrested in New York City after causing significant damage to his room at The Mark Hotel, where he was staying with Kate Moss.
1994: Release of Ed Wood
In 1994, Ed Wood was released, another critically and commercially successful film for Johnny Depp, as per Rotten Tomatoes.
1997: Release of Donnie Brasco
In 1997, Donnie Brasco was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
1997: Depp Acknowledges Past Alcohol Abuse During What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Filming
In a 1997 interview, Johnny Depp acknowledged past alcohol abuse that occurred during the filming of What's Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993).
1998: Relationship with Vanessa Paradis begins
Following his breakup with Moss, Depp began a relationship with French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis, whom he met while filming The Ninth Gate in France in 1998.
1999: Lily-Rose Melody Depp Born
In 1999, Depp and Paradis' daughter, Lily-Rose Melody Depp, was born.
1999: Arrest for brawling with paparazzi
In 1999, Depp was arrested for brawling with paparazzi, allegedly threatening them with a wooden plank outside Mirabelle restaurant in central London.
1999: Depp Receives Honorary César Award
In 1999, Johnny Depp received an Honorary César, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
1999: Release of Sleepy Hollow
In 1999, Sleepy Hollow was released, recognized as one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2000: Release of Chocolat
In 2000, Chocolat was released, marking another critically and commercially successful film for Johnny Depp, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2000: Film releases: The Man Who Cried, Before Night Falls, Chocolat
In 2000, Johnny Depp starred in "The Man Who Cried", a British-French drama. He also had a supporting role in "Before Night Falls". His final film of the year was "Chocolat", where he played a Roma man.
2001: Filming of Blow
In 2001, Johnny Depp filmed the movie Blow, directed by Ted Demme. Years later, in January 2024, actress Lola Glaudini, who was also in the movie, recounted an incident of verbal abuse from Depp during the movie shooting on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast.
2001: Starring roles in Blow and From Hell
In 2001, Johnny Depp starred as George Jung in "Blow", a film about cocaine smuggling. He also portrayed inspector Frederick Abberline in "From Hell", a comic book adaptation about the Jack the Ripper murders, set in 1880s London. Both films received mixed reviews.
2002: Jack Depp Born
In 2002, Depp and Paradis' son, Jack Depp, was born.
2003: World's Sexiest Man
In 2003, Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine.
2003: Depp No Longer Co-Owned The Viper Room
In 2003, Johnny Depp ceased to co-own The Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles.
2003: Starring in Pirates of the Caribbean and Once Upon a Time in Mexico
In 2003, Johnny Depp starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", a major box office success. Also that year, he played a corrupt CIA agent in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".
2003: Release of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2004: Release of Finding Neverland
In 2004, Finding Neverland was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2004: Depp Founded Infinitum Nihil
In 2004, Johnny Depp founded the film production company Infinitum Nihil, where he serves as CEO. His sister, Christi Dembrowski, serves as president.
2004: Starring in Secret Window, The Libertine, Finding Neverland, Happily Ever After
In 2004, Johnny Depp starred in "Secret Window", based on a Stephen King short story, and "The Libertine", where he portrayed the Earl of Rochester. He also starred in "Finding Neverland" as J.M. Barrie. Depp made a cameo appearance in the French film "Happily Ever After". He founded his film production company, Infinitum Nihil, under Warner Bros. Pictures in 2004.
2005: Release of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In 2005, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2005: People's Choice Award
In 2005, Depp was named by public vote as "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards.
2005: Starring in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride
In 2005, Johnny Depp starred as Willy Wonka in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", directed by Tim Burton. He also voiced the main character in Burton's stop-motion animation, "Corpse Bride".
2006: Reprising Jack Sparrow in Dead Man's Chest
In 2006, Johnny Depp reprised his role as Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", which was a major box office success.
2007: Jack Sparrow in At World's End and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
In 2007, Johnny Depp reprised his role as Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", another major box office success. He also starred as Sweeney Todd in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", directed by Tim Burton.
2007: Starring as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
In 2007, Johnny Depp starred as Sweeney Todd in the musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street". The film was a commercial and critical success and Depp won the Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy Actor for the role.
2007: Release of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
In 2007, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2008: Depp States He Poisoned Himself with Alcohol for Years
In a 2008 interview, Johnny Depp stated that he had "poisoned" himself with alcohol "for years", reflecting on his past struggles with substance abuse.
2009: Second Sexiest Man title
In 2009, Depp received the title "World's Sexiest Man" by People for the second time.
2009: Portraying John Dillinger in Public Enemies and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
In 2009, Johnny Depp portrayed John Dillinger in "Public Enemies". Also in 2009, he starred in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", sharing the role initially portrayed by Heath Ledger with Jude Law and Colin Farrell.
2009: Release of Public Enemies
In 2009, Public Enemies was released, another critically and commercially successful film for Johnny Depp, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2010: Release of Alice in Wonderland
In 2010, Alice in Wonderland was released, recognized as one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2010: Alice in Wonderland success
In 2010, Alice in Wonderland, a film featuring Depp, became the biggest commercial hit of Depp's career and one of the highest-grossing films in history.
2010: Starring in Alice in Wonderland and The Tourist
In 2010, Johnny Depp played the Mad Hatter in "Alice in Wonderland", directed by Tim Burton. Depp also starred opposite Angelina Jolie in "The Tourist" in 2010.
2011: Co-starred with Amber Heard in The Rum Diary
In 2011, Depp co-starred with Amber Heard in The Rum Diary.
2011: Infinitum Nihil's First Film Releases
In 2011, Infinitum Nihil's first two film releases were The Rum Diary and Hugo.
2011: Releases: Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Rum Diary, Hugo
In 2011, Johnny Depp voiced the title character in the animated film "Rango". He also starred in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Additionally, Depp released "The Rum Diary", a film adaptation of the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, and co-produced "Hugo", directed by Martin Scorsese, through his company Infinitum Nihil. Depp made a cameo in "Jack and Jill" also in 2011.
2011: Alleged Assault by Depp's Bodyguards
In 2011, UC Irvine medical professor Robin Eckert claimed to have been roughed up by Johnny Depp's bodyguards at a concert in Los Angeles. She alleged she was handcuffed and dragged across the floor, resulting in injuries. This event led to a lawsuit in 2012.
June 2012: Separation from Vanessa Paradis
In June 2012, Depp and Paradis announced their separation.
2012: Highest paid American actor
In 2012, Depp became the highest-paid actor in the American film industry, earning as high as $75 million per film.
2012: Performance at Revolver Golden Gods Awards
In 2012, Johnny Depp performed with Marilyn Manson at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards.
2012: Highest-paid actor and starring in Dark Shadows
In 2012, Johnny Depp was listed by the Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor. He also starred in and co-produced "Dark Shadows" with Tim Burton in 2012.
2012: Lawsuit Filed Against Depp Over Alleged Bodyguard Assault
In 2012, UC Irvine medical professor Robin Eckert sued Johnny Depp and security firms, alleging she was roughed up by Depp's bodyguards at a Los Angeles concert in 2011. The suit claimed Depp did nothing to stop the attack. The case was later settled out of court.
2012: Dark Shadows underperformance
In the 2010s, Depp's films were less successful, with many big-budget studio films such as Dark Shadows (2012) underperforming at the box office.
2013: House of Earth Published
In 2013, Johnny Depp and Douglas Brinkley edited folk singer Woody Guthrie's novel House of Earth, which was published.
2013: Starring in The Lone Ranger and Lucky Them
In 2013, Johnny Depp starred as Tonto in "The Lone Ranger". Also in 2013, he had a brief cameo in the independent film "Lucky Them".
2013: Depp Declares He Stopped Drinking Alcohol
In 2013, Johnny Depp stated that he had stopped drinking alcohol, adding that he "pretty much got everything [he] could get out of it", and that he wouldn't rely on alcohol to cope with his breakup with Vanessa Paradis.
2013: The Lone Ranger underperformance
In 2013, The Lone Ranger, a big-budget studio film starring Depp, underperformed at the box office.
2014: Tusk was released in 2014
In 2014, Johnny Depp had a more substantial appearance as eccentric French-Canadian ex-detective in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy Tusk, in which he was credited by the character's name, Guy LaPointe.
2014: Starring in Transcendence, Into the Woods and Tusk
In 2014, Johnny Depp starred in "Transcendence" as an AI-studying scientist. He also had a minor supporting part in "Into the Woods", and a more substantial appearance in "Tusk".
February 3, 2015: Marriage to Amber Heard
On February 3, 2015, Depp and Heard were married in a civil ceremony.
April 2015: Depp and Heard Breach Australia's Biosecurity Laws
In April 2015, Johnny Depp and his then-wife Amber Heard violated Australia's biosecurity laws by failing to declare their two dogs when flying to Queensland. Heard pleaded guilty to falsifying quarantine documents and was placed on a $1,000 good behavior bond. They also released a video apologizing for their actions.
September 2015: Hollywood Vampires Release Debut Album and Make Live Debut
In September 2015, Hollywood Vampires, formed by Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, and Joe Perry, released their self-titled debut studio album and made their live debut at The Roxy in Los Angeles.
2015: Release of Black Mass
In 2015, Black Mass was released, adding to Johnny Depp's list of critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2015: Appearing in Mortdecai, Black Mass, and London Fields
In 2015, Johnny Depp appeared in "Mortdecai" and "Black Mass", both produced by Infinitum Nihil. He also made a cameo appearance in "London Fields". Additionally, in 2015, Depp was signed as the face of Dior's men's fragrance, Sauvage, and inducted as a Disney Legend.
March 2016: Depp Cuts Ties with The Management Group
In March 2016, Johnny Depp ended his relationship with his management company, The Management Group (TMG). This event preceded a lawsuit against TMG in January 2017.
May 23, 2016: Heard files for divorce
On May 23, 2016, Heard filed for divorce from Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order, alleging verbal and physical abuse.
August 2016: Divorce settlement reached
In August 2016, Depp and Heard reached a settlement in their divorce case.
November 2016: Depp Joins Imprisoned for Art Campaign
In November 2016, Johnny Depp joined the Imprisoned for Art campaign, advocating for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who was being held in custody in Russia.
2016: Alice Through the Looking Glass underperformance
In 2016, Alice Through the Looking Glass, a big-budget studio film starring Depp, underperformed at the box office.
2016: Starring in Yoga Hosers, Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
In 2016, Johnny Depp appeared in "Yoga Hosers", and played Donald Trump in "Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie". He also reprised the role of the Mad Hatter in "Alice Through the Looking Glass", and appeared in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
2016: Hollywood Vampires World Tour
In 2016, Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires went on their first world tour.
January 2017: Depp Sues The Management Group and Bloom Hergott
In January 2017, Johnny Depp sued his former management company, The Management Group (TMG), for alleged embezzlement. He also sued his lawyers, Bloom Hergott. These lawsuits were later settled in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
January 2017: Divorce finalized
In January 2017, the divorce between Depp and Heard was finalized, with Depp paying Heard a settlement of US$7 million, which she pledged to donate to charity.
2017: Appearing in The Black Ghiandola, Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Murder on the Orient Express
In 2017, Johnny Depp appeared in "The Black Ghiandola", a short film made through the Make a Film Foundation. He also reprised his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales", and starred in "Murder on the Orient Express".
2017: Depp's Controversial Comment About Trump at Glastonbury Festival
In 2017, at the Glastonbury Festival, Johnny Depp made a controversial comment about President Donald Trump, questioning when an actor last assassinated a president. The comment was interpreted as a reference to John Wilkes Booth, and Depp later apologized, stating he intended no malice.
April 2018: Libel lawsuit against The Sun
In April 2018, Depp brought a libel lawsuit in the UK against News Group Newspapers (NGN), publishers of The Sun, over an article calling him a "wife beater".
September 2018: City of Lies pulled from release schedule
In September 2018, City of Lies, starring Johnny Depp as Russell Poole, an LAPD detective investigating the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., was pulled from its release schedule after a crew member sued Depp for assault.
October 2018: Richard Says Goodbye Premieres at Zurich Film Festival
In October 2018, the comedy-drama Richard Says Goodbye, starring Johnny Depp as a professor with terminal cancer and produced by Depp's company Infinitum Nihil, premiered at the Zurich Film Festival.
December 2018: Heard's op-ed in The Washington Post
In December 2018, Amber Heard published an op-ed in The Washington Post about sexual violence, which later became the subject of a defamation lawsuit by Depp.
2018: Settlement with TMG
In 2018, Johnny Depp settled the lawsuit with his former management company, TMG. This concluded one of the legal battles that began in January 2017.
2018: Depp Sued for Allegedly Hitting a Crew Member on City of Lies Set
In 2018, Johnny Depp was sued for allegedly hitting and verbally insulting a crew member while under the influence of alcohol on the set of City of Lies. Depp's legal team denied the allegations, and a tentative settlement was reached in July 2022.
2018: Hollywood Vampires World Tour
In 2018, Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires went on their second world tour.
2018: City of Lies Scheduled for Release
In 2018, the film City of Lies, starring Johnny Depp as an LAPD detective, was originally scheduled for release.
2018: Former Bodyguards Sue Depp for Unpaid Wages and Unsafe Working Conditions
In 2018, two of Johnny Depp's former bodyguards filed a lawsuit against him, alleging unpaid wages and unsafe working conditions. They claimed they were required to perform tasks beyond their capacity and were not properly compensated. The suit was settled in 2019.
2018: Rolling Stone Profile Details Depp's Substance Use
In a 2018 Rolling Stone profile, reporter Stephen Rodrick described Johnny Depp using hashish and being "alternately hilarious, sly and incoherent." Depp also disputed claims of spending $30,000 monthly on wine, stating he spent "far more."
2018: London Fields release delayed until 2018
The general release of "London Fields", in which Johnny Depp made a cameo appearance, was delayed by litigation until 2018.
February 2019: Depp sues Heard for defamation
In February 2019, Depp sued Heard for defamation over her December 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post.
June 2019: Hollywood Vampires Release Rise
In June 2019, Hollywood Vampires released their second studio album, Rise, featuring original material and a cover of David Bowie's "Heroes" sung by Johnny Depp.
2019: Waiting for the Barbarians Premieres
In 2019, Depp's independent drama Waiting for the Barbarians, based on a novel by J. M. Coetzee, premiered at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
2019: Settlement with Bloom Hergott
In 2019, Johnny Depp settled the lawsuit with his lawyers, Bloom Hergott. This concluded the second legal battle that began in January 2017.
2019: Settlement of Bodyguards' Lawsuit
In 2019, the lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp's former bodyguards in 2018, alleging unpaid wages and unsafe working conditions, was settled.
April 2020: Waldman's statements in the Daily Mail
In April 2020, Depp's then-lawyer, Adam Waldman, made statements in the Daily Mail that Heard had perpetrated a "sexual violence hoax" against Depp, which became the basis of Heard's countersuit.
July 2020: Libel trial against The Sun
In July 2020, the libel case between Depp and The Sun had a highly publicized trial, with both Depp and Heard testifying for several days.
August 2020: Heard countersues Depp
In August 2020, Heard countersued Depp, alleging that he had coordinated a harassment campaign to get her fired from Aquaman and L'Oreal.
October 2020: Waldman dismissed from defamation case
In October 2020, the judge in the Depp v. Heard case dismissed Depp's lawyer Adam Waldman after he leaked confidential information to the media.
November 2020: Depp Resigns from Fantastic Beasts Franchise
In November 2020, Johnny Depp resigned from his role as Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise after losing his UK libel case against The Sun. He was subsequently replaced by Mads Mikkelsen.
November 2020: High Court ruling and resignation from Fantastic Beasts
In November 2020, the High Court of Justice ruled against Depp in his libel case against The Sun, and he resigned from the Fantastic Beasts franchise after being asked to do so by Warner Bros.
2020: Depp's Image According to The Guardian
According to The Guardian journalist Hadley Freeman in 2020, Johnny Depp was seen as the "bad boy of Hollywood" in the 1990s due to his chain smoking, drug use, and drinking habits.
2020: Tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide
As of 2020, Depp is the tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide, with his films having grossed over US$3.7 billion at the United States box office and over US$10 billion worldwide.
2020: Depp Admits to Addiction and Substance Misuse During Libel Trial
During his 2020 libel trial, Johnny Depp admitted to having been addicted to Roxicodone and misusing alcohol. He also admitted to using other substances such as marijuana, MDMA, and cocaine but denied addiction to those.
2020: Depp and Beck Release Cover of Isolation
In 2020, Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck released a cover of John Lennon's "Isolation".
2020: Release of Minamata
In 2020, Minamata was released, and is considered one of Johnny Depp's most critically and commercially successful films, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2020: Minamata Premieres at Berlin International Film Festival
In 2020, Minamata, starring Johnny Depp as photographer W. Eugene Smith, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
March 2021: City of Lies is Released
In March 2021, City of Lies, a film starring Johnny Depp that was originally scheduled for release in 2018, was released in theaters and on streaming services.
March 2021: Appeal rejected by Court of Appeal
In March 2021, Depp's appeal to overturn the verdict in his libel case against The Sun was rejected by the England and Wales Court of Appeal.
July 2021: Director Accuses MGM of Burying Minamata
In July 2021, Andrew Levitas, the director of Minamata (2020), accused MGM of attempting to bury the film because of Johnny Depp's involvement. Depp claimed he was being boycotted by Hollywood.
August 2021: ACLU must disclose documents
In August 2021, a New York judge ruled that the ACLU must disclose documents related to Heard's charity pledge to the organization.
August 2021: Minamata Released in the UK and Ireland
In August 2021, the film Minamata, starring Johnny Depp, was released in the UK and Ireland, receiving positive reviews.
September 2021: Depp Describes Himself as Victim of Cancel Culture
In September 2021, Johnny Depp described himself as a victim of cancel culture and launched IN.2, a London-based sister company to his production company, Infinitum Nihil. IN.2 and A Contracorriente Films also started a new development fund for TV and film projects.
September 2021: Launch of IN.2, a sister company to Infinitum Nihil
In September 2021, Johnny Depp's film production company Infinitum Nihil launched IN.2, a European sister-company. Depp stated that IN.2 will build a space where artists can be artists.
December 2021: Minamata Released in North America
In December 2021, Minamata was released in North America and received positive reviews, with Depp's performance being praised.
2021: Pirates of the Caribbean franchise earnings
As of 2021, the five films in the Pirates of the Caribbean series have earned US$4.5 billion.
2021: Depp Painted Auto Portrait "Five"
In 2021, Johnny Depp painted an auto portrait, entitled "Five", linked to a dark phase in his life.
February 15, 2022: Depp Receives Serbian Gold Medal of Merit
On February 15, 2022, Johnny Depp received the Serbian Gold Medal of Merit from President Aleksandar Vučić for his contributions to film art and promotion of Serbia, where Minamata and Puffins were shot.
May 2022: Depp Joins Jeff Beck Onstage
In May 2022, Johnny Depp joined Jeff Beck onstage for a number of concerts in the United Kingdom. Beck announced they had recorded an album together.
May 29, 2022: Surprise Appearance at Jeff Beck Gig
On May 29, 2022, while awaiting a verdict in his defamation trial, Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at a Jeff Beck gig in Sheffield, playing guitar alongside Beck.
June 1, 2022: Depp v. Heard Trial Concludes
On June 1, 2022, the Depp v. Heard trial concluded in Fairfax County, Virginia, after weeks of testimony regarding allegations of domestic abuse from both parties.
July 15, 2022: Depp and Beck Release Album 18
On July 15, 2022, Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck released their joint album, titled 18.
July 2022: Tentative Settlement Reached in City of Lies Assault Lawsuit
In July 2022, a tentative settlement was reached between Johnny Depp and a crew member regarding the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging Depp hit and verbally insulted the crew member on the set of City of Lies in 2018.
July 2022: Depp's Art Sells Out
In July 2022, artwork made by Johnny Depp sold out less than a day after debuting at Castle Fine Art in London, earning nearly $4 million.
August 2022: Depp and Beck Accused of Stealing Poem Lyrics for "Sad Motherfuckin' Parade"
In August 2022, Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck were accused of using an incarcerated African American man's poem in their song "Sad Motherfuckin' Parade" from their collaborative album, 18. Bruce Jackson requested credit for Slim Wilson, the original author, and suggested donating profits to an organization aiding African Americans. Depp and Beck sued Jackson, claiming originality, leading Jackson to counter that they were suing the person who caught them stealing. The lawsuit is ongoing.
August 2022: Cameo Appearance at MTV Video Music Awards
In August 2022, Johnny Depp made a cameo appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
December 2022: Depp and Heard Settle Defamation Case
In December 2022, Heard and Depp settled their defamation case, with Heard maintaining the settlement was "not an act of concession" and Depp pledging to donate the $1 million payment to charities.
February 2023: Living situation in London
By February 2023, Depp had not yet bought a property in London, instead choosing to either stay at hotels or at friends' houses.
March 2023: Release of "Friends & Heroes II" Collection
In March 2023, Johnny Depp released a second installment in the "Friends & Heroes" collection, entitled "Friends & Heroes II".
May 2023: Performs at Jeff Beck Tribute Concerts
In May 2023, Johnny Depp performed at the Jeff Beck tribute concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London, alongside Eric Clapton and others.
July 2023: Depp Unveils Auto Portrait "Five"
In July 2023, Johnny Depp unveiled an auto portrait, entitled "Five" which he had painted in 2021.
September 2023: Principal photography commenced for Modì
In September 2023, Principal photography commenced in Budapest, Hungary for Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness (2024), Johnny Depp's first directorial effort in over 25 years. The film is about 72 hours in the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.
2023: Depp Stars in Jeanne Du Barry
In 2023, Johnny Depp starred as King Louis XV in Maïwenn's period film Jeanne Du Barry, his first French-speaking role. It was seen by many critics as his comeback role.
2023: Hollywood Vampires World Tour
In 2023, Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires went on their third world tour.
January 2024: Lola Glaudini Recounts Verbal Abuse Incident with Depp on Blow Set
In January 2024, actress Lola Glaudini recounted an incident of verbal abuse from Johnny Depp during the filming of the movie Blow (2001) on the Powerful Truth Angels podcast. Glaudini stated she was instructed to laugh on cue to one of Depp's lines in the movie.
July 17, 2024: Depp Performed With Andrea Bocelli
On July 17, 2024, Johnny Depp was a special guest at one of Andrea Bocelli's 30th anniversary concerts. Depp and Bocelli performed "En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor" in honor of Jeff Beck. Depp played the guitar, while Bocelli sang.
September 24, 2024: Modì Premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival
On September 24, 2024, Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, directed by Johnny Depp, premiered at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival. It was warmly received by the audience with a lengthy standing ovation.
September 30, 2024: Preview Event for Depp's Art Exhibition
On September 30, 2024, a preview event took place for Johnny Depp's art exhibition, with Depp and his friends and family members present.
October 4, 2024: Depp Opened his first Art Exhibition
On October 4, 2024, Johnny Depp opened his first art exhibition A Bunch of Stuff at the Starrett–Lehigh Building in New York City.
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