Johnny Depp with actor David Hasselhoff (C) and his long-time friend Bruce Witkin who testified on behalf of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Photo: Hollywood Vampires Facebook
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Depp at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, promoting the 'Pirates' franchise. Photo: Andy Templeton
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Depp backstage with members of the stage production of 'Edward Scissorhands' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Technologik
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Depp fired the bulk of his long-time representation in 2016 and sued many of them. Photo: Vanessa Lua
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Depp and his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Penelope Cruz. Photo: Eric Charbonneau / WireImage
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Depp reportedly punched a location manager on the set of 'City of Lies'. Photo: Celebrity ABC
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'The Lone Ranger' was a Hollywood disaster on many levels. Photo: Inside the Magic
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Depp's star began to fade years before his wife wrote an op ed for 'The Washington Post' on domestic abuse. Photo: Alli Kwong
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Heard filed an order of protection against Depp after filing for divorce. Photo: Technologik
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Depp has been an international star for more than 40 years. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp's film about Whitey Bulger underperformed at the box office. Photo: Asim Bharwani
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Depp often plays with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, in small clubs in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp told the court that he would 'never damage his own finger' as he loves playing the guitar. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp often played at his own club, the Viper Room. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp appears at a Disney theme park. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp put his handprints and footprints at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp's character from 'Dark Shadows' appears on the side of a building in New York. Photo: Brecht Bug
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Depp was in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' but said he was forced to exit the franchise. Photo: Gage Skidmore
Johnny Depp with actor David Hasselhoff (C) and his long-time friend Bruce Witkin who testified on behalf of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Photo: Hollywood Vampires Facebook
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Depp at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, promoting the 'Pirates' franchise. Photo: Andy Templeton
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Depp backstage with members of the stage production of 'Edward Scissorhands' at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Technologik
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Depp fired the bulk of his long-time representation in 2016 and sued many of them. Photo: Vanessa Lua
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Depp and his 'Pirates of the Caribbean' co-star Penelope Cruz. Photo: Eric Charbonneau / WireImage
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Depp reportedly punched a location manager on the set of 'City of Lies'. Photo: Celebrity ABC
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'The Lone Ranger' was a Hollywood disaster on many levels. Photo: Inside the Magic
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Depp's star began to fade years before his wife wrote an op ed for 'The Washington Post' on domestic abuse. Photo: Alli Kwong
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Heard filed an order of protection against Depp after filing for divorce. Photo: Technologik
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Depp has been an international star for more than 40 years. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp's film about Whitey Bulger underperformed at the box office. Photo: Asim Bharwani
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Depp often plays with his band, the Hollywood Vampires, in small clubs in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp told the court that he would 'never damage his own finger' as he loves playing the guitar. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp often played at his own club, the Viper Room. Photo: Starbright31
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Depp appears at a Disney theme park. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp put his handprints and footprints at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Photo: Loren Javier
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Depp's character from 'Dark Shadows' appears on the side of a building in New York. Photo: Brecht Bug
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Depp was in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' but said he was forced to exit the franchise. Photo: Gage Skidmore
Johnny Depp with actor David Hasselhoff (C) and his long-time friend Bruce Witkin who testified on behalf of his ex-wife Amber Heard. Photo: Hollywood Vampires Facebook
Johnny Depp makes comeback in scandal-hit period drama
Actor signed up for the role before court cases involving ex-wife Amber Heard dragged out bitter accusations of domestic violence
AFP
12 May, 2023
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