Johnny Depp is known as one of the most enigmatic and celebrated actors in Hollywood. Even at 60, he is still considered one of the most desirable men in the industry. Having lived a fulfilling life, with a family of his own, he is still in tough competition with other desirable male actors till date. He has had his own share of tumultuous and rewarding relationships in his lifetime. His dating history with Amber Heard was the talk of town for several months. Continue reading to know more about Johnny Depp’s dating history.
Johnny Depp’s Former Relationships
In no particular order, the following list has been combined regarding his former relationships. Continue reading to know more about each one of them.
1. Lori Anne Allison
When Depp first moved to LA, he was introduced to Lori. She was a makeup artist and the sister of one of Depp’s bandmates. His friend is known to have played a significant role in shaping his career. It was due to Lori that he was introduced to Nicholas Cage. The rest is history, with him being cast for Nightmare on Elm Street. At the prime age of 20, they decided to get married. Although the marriage was short-lived, and they parted ways after 2 years, they have stayed in touch till date. During his trial with Amber Heard, Lori also showed her support for Depp with the hashtag #istandwithjohnnydepp.
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2. Sherilyn Fenn
In the same year 1985 when he parted ways with Lori, Johnny Depp met Sherilyn who was playing Twin Peaks on the sets of Dummies. They stayed together for three years. During this time, she also frequented his show, 21 Jump Street. She recalls their relationship with much love, stating that he was very sweet to her, being her first love. They lived, laughed, and shared meals together, and she had known him as a human, before knowing him as the icon. She too, showed her support during the legal battle against Amber Heard, wherein she stated that he was not capable of the things that were being written about him.
3. Jennifer Grey
Depp met Grey through her agent in 1989. She disclosed in her memoir that after two weeks, he had proposed to her. She stated that she accepted the proposal because he seemed quite open, frank, quirky, and funny on their first meet-up. However, their relationship did not last long, as she ended things with him later. She stated that it was due to his jealousy. She left a note for him in his hotel room and ended things. However, she gave her comment during the Depp VS Heard trial and wished that the entire incident should be resolved as soon as possible, as it had already caused a lot of hurt and damage to both parties.
4. Winona Ryder
Johnny Depp recalls Winona with a lot of fond memories. In his statement with Rolling Stone, he discussed his first glance at Winona and described that it was magical. He mentioned that it was similar to the zoom lens, and everything else faded in the background. At that very moment, he knew that there was something special about their relationship. After five months of dating, the duo got engaged. He also made the iconic “Winona Forever” tattoo on his arm to indicate his love for her. Their online chemistry was noticed in the film, Edward Scissorhands in 1990. However, after three years the duo ended their relationship. As evident, it was heartbreaking for both parties.
5. Ellen Barkin
In 1994, rumors about Depp dating Barkin were coming up. Although it is unclear when they first started seeing each other, their relationship had its own ups and downs. However, her statements in the trial against Amber Heard were somewhat shocking. She gave statements against him, stating that there was always a hint of violence in the air with him. Initially, he would come off as extremely sweet, but later there would be a lot of yelling around him. Depp declined these comments stating that these were given as she was holding a grudge against him.
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6. Kate Moss
Depp met her as a runway model in 1994 and was introduced to her by the Vanity Fair writer, George Wayne. Although there are eleven years of difference between them, the duo seemed to be dating quite quickly from their first meeting. However, their relationship was also unbridled, as the two got into a public fight several times during their time together. In one such instance, he was also sent to jail. They dated for several years until they ended things in 1997. He took accountability for their breakup, stating that he was the reason for it and that he didn’t give her enough time and attention. Moss too, during the trial against Heard, supported Depp, stating that the incident where she fell from the stairs was an accident, and she wasn’t pushed.
7. Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa has been the mother of his children and his longest partner to date. In an interview, he mentioned how he was struck by just watching her back. They fell in love only by 1998 when they were initially introduced. In 1999, they welcomed their daughter Lily-Rose Depp, and after a few years in 2002, they received another blessing as their son John Jack Christopher. Despite their several years together, the couple decided not to be in marriage, as they did not feel the need to put down their relationship on paper. However, after fourteen years, they decided to part ways. She also supported him during the trial, mentioning how he had never been violent towards her.
8. Amber Heard
Johnny Depp relationship with her has been in the news headlines for many months, after their long trial. They first met in 2009 during their time in Rum Diary. He mentioned that he had already started feeling things for her when he shouldn’t have, as he was with Paradis at that time. They started dating in 2013, and by the next year were engaged. The next year, the couple got married on his private island. However, their year-long marriage was filled with violence, which did not end well with the court trials.
