Johnny Depp Net Worth, Money and More
Net Worth: $350 Million
You might remember him as the mysterious Willy Wonka, or the funny Captain Jack Sparrow or even the small role that he played in the movie Chocolat, with the name Roux, but can’t ever forget his characters or his movies. He makes it a point to make an impression on you sooner or later. he has risen to become the sex symbol of the Hollywood fraternity. He was named twice, as the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People magazine. Now that should really speak of his standing in the hearts of millions of people.
A musician in the making
Depp, who is also known for his musical ability, was a guitar player with a rock band during his schooling years. He played with The Kids, a band that enjoyed modest local success. The Kids set out together for Los Angeles in pursuit of a record deal, changing their name to Six Gun Method. Later in his career, Depp revisited his talent to give us some fine music, in the form of songs like the Oasis from ‘Fade In-Out’ and various other tracks for his movies. Till date, he has appeared in numerous music videos with musical talents like Avril Lavigne, Paul McCartney and Marilyn Manson.
Movies that made big bucks
This is the very guy who rose to fame after his appearance on the TV series 21 Jump Street. Depp, whose net worth is estimated to be somewhere around $350 million, reportedly has an annual salary reaching $100 million. It is said that his films have grossed $3.1 billion in America and $7.6 billion worldwide. He has been said to have grossed up to $300 million for his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Salary according to IMDB:
The Rum Diary (2011) $15,000,000
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) $35,000,000
Rango (2011) $7,500,000
The Tourist (2010) $20,000,000
Alice in Wonderland (2010) $50,000,000
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) $20,000,000
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) $18,000,000
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) $10,000,000
Donnie Brasco (1997) $5,000,000
Nick of Time (1995) $5,000,000
Money can buy everything
When you earn more money than you know what to do with, all you do is indulge! Here’s what Depp has been doing with his money. This man has put his money in varied and assorted forms, in yachts, islands, palatial mansions, into his collection of hats, books, guns, watches and cars.
He happens to own the Vajoliroja yacht, which is available for rent and costs around $130,000 per week.
Talking about his mansions, he owns the most coveted mansion in England that is 150 year old, in Somerset. The house took about $5,000,000 for renovation is a classic wonder. Back home, he owns a home in West Hollywood, California, which he bought in 1996, after making an investment o $3 million. He’s one to indulge his kids, and for the very same reason he bought the Plan-de-la villa for a price of $2 million just so that his kids can have a good vacation.
The big investment in terms of real estate was made when Depp, moved by the lifestyle of people on the Bahamas during the shooting of Pirates of the Caribbean, decide to purchase the island for $3.6 million. The island is known as the Little Halls Ponds Cay.
Time for charity
Now, a man who’s literally rolling in money can’t just keep it all to himself now, can he? Not surprisingly, Depp is involved with a lot of charity organizations than one can imagine.
Johnny Depp is a supporter of The Actors Fund of America, which is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is acting as a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.
He is a supporter of the Children’s Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition which works to promote policies and all inclusive care programs that meet that meet the need of families who are experiencing great loss.
Johnny has also associated himself with the Environmental Justice Foundation that is presently working on an international campaign ‘Pick you cotton carefully’ to address the environmental and human rights violations associated with cotton production. The Foundation, basically, works to raise awareness on the issues of environmental education.
Johnny Depp is a supporter of the Great Ormond Street Hospital charity, which is working for the welfare of the children who are suffering from the rarest, most complex and often life-threatening conditions. They assure the best medical care that money can buy, but the government funding cannot meet.
I just can’t settle down
At a young age of 20, Depp married Lori Anne Allison, the sister of his band’s bass player and singer. Unfortunately the marriage only lasted a couple of years and the couple of divorced in 1985. Later he was engaged to actresses, Jennifer Grey and Sherilyn Fenn. In the year 1990, he got pretty serious with actress Winona Ryder, for whom he got tattooed “Winona Forever” on his right arm. After the relationship ended, he dater Kate Moss for four years and Vanessa Paradis for almost a decade. In 2012, he started dating Amber Heard, whom he met on the sets of the film The Rum Diary. He got engaged to her on Christmas in 2013.
Controversy is inevitable
Depp, in 1999, was arrested for brawling with paparazzi outside a restaurant while he was with his then partner Vanessa Paradis. This incident took place in London.
In 2003, Depp told a German magazine, “America is dumb, is something like a dumb puppy that has big teeth—that can bite and hurt you, aggressive.” This, reportedly created a lot of stirring among the media, in Europe and America, wherein the media called him a ‘European wannabe.’
