In a candid interview with The Times, Johnny Depp recalled memories of his ex and his children. He reflected on his tumultuous career, the public trials, and raising his children with ex partner Vanessa Paradis in the South of France. Now 62, the actor has experienced the highs and lows of Hollywood, including success and scandal. However, his voice softens when he speaks about his children, proving his dedication as a father.
Johnny Depp remembers spending time with kids and ex in South of France
Johnny Depp talked fondly about his kids, ex, and home in his interview with The Times. He recalled memories of raising Lily-Rose and Jack in Southern France, revealing, “That’s the only place that ever felt like home.” Depp’s nostalgic moment involved a period of stability and contentment for him. He confessed, “I cannot tell you how much I loved being Papa.”
However, once he moved to Los Angeles from France, the sentiment disappeared. He told The Times, “Suddenly, Papa was out the window. I was Dad.” The Golden Globe winner added, “But Papa was awesome and I’m getting old enough for Papa to possibly come back.” While recalling the memories of his “home,” he also reflected on fame and its deception. Depp admitted, “Fame is an occupational hazard,” adding, “But if I spout off about how upset I am, people will say, ‘Sweetheart, take a job pulling trash bags.”
The actor’s memories of “home” contrasted with his turbulent years ahead, including his separation from Paradis and the publicized court battle with his ex wife, Amber Heard. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor recounted his journey from a Kentucky boy dealing with an unhappy home to finding his footing in his French home years later. For him, his kids were central to the idea of home, and Depp reminisced on days when they were young and under the same roof.
Johnny Depp found his truest sense of self with his children, who made his house a “home.”
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea.
