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Jan.
26th,
2008
Johnny: I didn’t feel alive before I had kids
Filed Under: Articles and Magazine Alert

Rose and Jack have transformed the Hollywood star’s world

Johnny Depp has lived with long-term partner Vanessa Paradis in France for 8 years and the couple adore their two kids.

Fatherhood, says Johnny, has changed his life.

‘I wasn’t alive before,’ he admits. ‘I felt like I just wandered through 35 years in kind of a fog, then Vanessa, little Rose [8] and Jack [5] woke me up. Honestly, it was like being asleep for a long time and then waking up.’

The actor acknowledges Hollywood’s ‘insane’ and all ‘pretend’ so he enjoys the calmness of family life in Europe.

‘Being famous is kind of an occupational hazard,’ he says. ‘Once you reach a certain point, it takes a lot of money to buy a simple life. But I’ve had worse jobs. Anyone in this kind of privileged position has no right to cry about it.’

Johnny, 44, can’t remember the last time he wept but he gets all emotional when he shares special occasions with his loved ones.

‘There are things, especially as a parent, like Christmas with your children…’ he says. ‘That’s devastating stuff, in a very good way. It’s the only reason to live.’

Fortunately Jack and Rose enjoy his films.

‘For a while my kiddies couldn’t stop watching Pirates One,’ he reveals, ‘then they moved on to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

‘It’s strange when I walk into a room and hear that familiar score or voice. I exit as quickly as possible. I hate seeing myself on screen, I find it strange. But to my kids it’s normal.

‘All they’ve ever known is Papa on TV or on a DVD cover. They can go from watching one of my movies to the dinner table and not mention the film at all.’

Johnny’s new movie Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street is released nationwide today.

See the full interview with Johnny Depp in Now magazine – out now!

You already can view the interview scanned here.

Posted By: Luciana
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17 Responses to “Johnny: I didn’t feel alive before I had kids”

sarah Saunders Says:

The movie trailer of sweeney todd is awesome to watch.

Good luck with the movie.

Michelle Says:

Awww Johnny is too sweet!

naiomi Says:

Johnny is such a lovely person and he was brilliant in ST

Sabrah Says:

He is so sweet! I don’t blame him for disliking seeing himself on screen.

Olivia Ehrle Says:

Just an FYI Johnny’s daughter’s name is Lily-Rose. Great site by the way!

irish Says:

i really love Johnny..

he’s somewhat my father figure..

and also resembles my dad

i wish i could see him in person..

im from the Philippines btw..

sam Says:

i have always adored johnny depp and my friends could never get it…. he is a great role model

Erin Paetzold Says:

I got to go see Sweeney Todd for my 13th anniversary with my husband- A night out without the kids- Heaven! It was so great! I bought the soundtrack and enjoy listening to it in my truck when the kids are not with me! If they’re with me it’s Star Wars for the past 2 years! I’d rather here Johnny sing and remember the fun we had at the movie seeing Sweeney Todd! See it at the Movie Tavern, they serve drinks and dinner!

The lady next to my husband kept flinching and covering her eyes from the blood, but I just didn’t feel like it was hard to watch at all. Depp- so talented and smart!

sarah Saunders Says:

The trailer was awesome

I would like to see it

Nikki Says:

Kids do change your whole world. I don’t even have kids, but I spend an awful lot of time babysitting my brother and sister’s kids! Course it’s scary when they grow up on ya and you still remember when they were babies and now they are taller than you are and can look like your date! That was a nightmare!

Anyway, yeah Johnny was a wild child before but you can totally see his level-ness with his kids and the maturity of the roles he now chooses. You can totally tell he is thinking about his kids, but at the same time remaining edgy. Course, I don’t think I would allow my nieces or nephews to go see ST without supervision, well maybe the older ones, but definitely not the babies. They’d scream bloody murder and would be up all night if they were to see ST.

Lauren Says:

If I could meet any actor it would have to be Johnny Depp. I have seen just about all of his movies and my favorite… besides Pirates, would have to be What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. I think that is the sweetest movie I have ever seen. Johnny Depp did such a good job playing Gilbert Grape. I also like Finding Neverland and Edward Scissorhands.

To me Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are the perfect match. Tim Burton is probably my favorite director. He has such a creative imagination.

Lilly-Rose Depp Says:

Johnny Depp is my dad. I have a friend named Melanie. She is the sweetest person ever and she looks like Johnny Depp.

Savanah Says:

Hi johnny depp,
you are the coolest guy in the world, and i have two posters of you! my cusion mel ( nickname )
has ALOT OF PIDTURES OF YOU ITS NOT FUNNY!!!!! but can’t blame her because your cute!!!
well bye C. Jack Sparrow! ;)

Melanie Depp (Robbins) Says:

Dear Johnny Depp,
I love you!!!! I’m your #1 FAN!!! I think you’re so cute!!! I have seen 18 movies with you in it. 3 rated R ones. Sleepy Hollow, The Astronauts Wife, and Nick of Time. My mom thinks I look like you and so do I. So I guess we will just have to meet to find out. I always say your name every day and I bring a reminder of you with me almost everywhere. But don’t worry. If I ever meet you in real life, I will respect you so you will remember me that way. As a sweet 13-year-old girl. I’m also a Christian (adventist). You should try being a Christian. I love you vey much!
P.S. You can call me Mel and I live in Columbia, Maryland. Bye Cutie-pie! ;)

Nikki Says:

I am so tempted to buy a fedora right now! There is this one I saw a hot one in Macys a few days ago and I started to get it but…I might be taking this whole Johnny thing a bit too far, just yesterday I was online searching for the replica ring he wore in DMC. It’s $22…Lord, next thing you know I’ll be looking to get fitted for some gold teeth! Oh! Has anybody made a vdo with Johnny and “Grillz”? Lemme see ya grill! LOL, I’m just rambling, it’s time to get off work now…You all take care.

Love ya Johnny! Can’t wait til I start copying your gangsta movie!

tina Aspholm Says:

Hello Johnny

I have been watching almost every movie you have been acting in.As a dramateacher/occasionally actor and coach , it is interesting to see how You work. Your latest movie Sweenie Todd gave me swetty(How do You spell it?) palms…I´m bad at looking at necks and blood..but the movie was excelllent! You have a great gift, treasure it well.
After seeing a movie with You , gives me inspiration to work with some of my theatre groups! Thank You :) :) :) :) :)

Wishing you and your lovely family all well :)

from a lady with husband and 3 kids

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