Johnny Depp’s reputation as a beloved and fan-favorite star repeatedly came to notice across numerous incidents. Time and again the actor has proved that one needs more than a bunch of superhits to amass such a massive fanbase in Hollywood. The actor proved why he has such a loyal fandom when he sweetly accepted a stuffed toy from a fan during an ongoing interview.
In the viral video clip, Johnny Depp was seen with the stuffed toy gift throughout his panel and did not even let his bodyguard take it for security reasons. The netizens are impressed after watching the old clip and assert that the Pirates of the Caribbean star may be one of the kindest stars, who knows how to properly love and respect his fans.
Johnny Depp’s viral moment with a stuffed toy gift speaks a lot about his nature
Recently an old clip from a memorable Johnny Depp interview resurfaced on Instagram that showed how the 21 Jump Street actor sweetly accepted a gift by his fan. According to the clip posted by @fukkky_memes, Depp looked absolutely delighted to get a toy lion during an ongoing interview panel.
Johnny Depp seemed extremely happy with the gift and kept it with him throughout the remaining interview. But the fans got to witness one of the cutest moments when the actor was about to leave. As one of his bodyguards came forward to take away the stuffed toy for security purposes, Depp gently smacked the guard’s hands to not let him take the toy.
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The clip brought smiles to several fans’ faces who were impressed at his love and respect for his fans. The Edward Scissorhands actor’s emphasis on the heartfelt gesture instead of paying heed to security concerns highlighted his love for the fans along with the kindness and warmth in him as a good human being. Some fans noted that his nature is also a reason why his fans were so loyal and stayed with him through everything.
The entertainment world, and especially Johnny Depp’s fans, were shattered when the actor had to face numerous vile allegations during his legal battle against ex-wife Amber Heard. The infamous 2022 defamation trial occurred when Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse without mentioning his name in an op-ed for The Washington Post (see NBC).
Nonetheless, after six weeks of a highly publicized trial, it was finally concluded by the jury in June that Amber Heard’s claims were false. Instead, she had defamed Depp and immensely affected the actor’s career. The fans felt sorry in the comments section of the viral video for how the actor had to go through so much during the trial.
Johnny Depp also earned praise from the Pirates of the Caribbean crew
Johnny Depp has not only taken over the fans through his nature, but he has also earned praise from other directors and co-actors. The actor was once also praised by the crew of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides for spending about $75,000 to save them from the cold.
As reported by the Giant Freakin Robot, Johnny Depp spent £40,000, or $75,000 to buy 500 waterproof hiking jackets for the team to shoot the Pirates of the Caribbean amidst the chilling British weather. Some of the crew members even kept the gift with them to keep the memory of Depp’s generosity.
Besides his PotC crew, director David Nutter has also highlighted that working with Johnny Depp was a pleasant experience due to his approachable and enthusiastic nature. It cannot be denied that besides his acting chops, Depp also made a name for being one of the best people in the industry.
The fans still cannot get over Johnny Depp’s exit from the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. The actor was fired from the franchise in the wake of the abuse allegations by his ex-wife Amber Heard. Despite his win in the Defamation Trial and Disney’s plans for the franchise, it is very debatable if the actor would be willing to return to the renowned role.
