In a fiery speech at Arizona State University, Johnny Depp didn’t hold back and even gave a spot-on impersonation of the former US president. Even though Johnny Depp took on the role of Donald Trump in a lengthy Funny or Die spoof, he wasn’t done speaking about the politician.
During a discussion with Arizona State’s Origins Project founder Lawrence Krauss, centered initially on the topic of “humanity in madness,” the actor didn’t hold back, referring to Trump as a “brat” while addressing students at Arizona State University.
Johnny Depp Called Donald Trump a Bully
In his comments, Johnny Depp suggested that his approach to portraying Donald Trump wasn’t solely based on wealth or privileged upbringing. He emphasized observing certain qualities within Trump, particularly a sense of artificiality and a tendency toward bullying, labeling him a “brat.”
Depp said (via Variety):
“It’s not just about being a rich kid or anything like that. I approached Donald Trump as what you kind of see in him when you really watch him. There’s a pretense. There’s something created about him in the sense of bullydom. But what he is, I believe, is a brat.”
In his remarks, Johnny Depp highlighted the peculiar direction that Trump’s speeches often take. Drawing a comparison to past presidential rhetoric, he humorously contrasted Reagan’s famous “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall!” with Trump’s ambitious yet contentious plan to build a wall and have Mexico foot the bill.
Depp is just one of many celebrities who have voiced their opposition to Trump. In the past, Louis C.K. likened Trump to Hitler, labeling him an “insane bigot.”
Johnny Depp Does a Great Donald Trump Impression
A video showcasing Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Donald Trump has been making rounds on the internet, along with the actor’s explanation of how he gets into the skin of the former president’s character.
Long before the recent legal controversies with his ex-wife Amber Heard and the highly publicized defamation lawsuit between the former couple, Depp took on the part of Trump in the satirical TV movie Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie by Funny or Die. This well-cast comedy hit the screens in 2016, just as the presidential election was gaining momentum.
Likewise, in an interview with Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx unveiled his remarkably precise impersonation of Donald Trump. The amusing episode took place on the Rap Radar podcast, where the two were chatting about their upcoming Netflix project, Day Shift, centered around hunting vampires. In the midst of their discussion, Foxx seamlessly transitioned into his portrayal of Trump.
When asked about his favorite Death Row record, Foxx replied in a manner that perfectly captured Trump’s style and mannerisms.
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