Johnny Depp admits that his life has changed drastically over the past few years. The Pirates of the Caribbean star reveals that these days, he lives a miserable and lonely lifestyle full of sorrow and regret. At age 62, Johnny Depp reflects on all the changes in his life. Depp claims he’s turned into a lonely old hermit who rarely leaves his home. According to Radar Online, Johnny is convinced his best days are far behind him.
Depp describes his current lifestyle, saying he lives as a lonely recluse. He mostly hides away in his London rental home, missing his past life. He yearns for the simpler days of his past when he lived in France with ex Vanessa Paradis and their kids.
At the height of his fame, Johnny Depp claims that at the time, he didn’t realize it, but he had something much more. He says these days, his lonely existence revolves around his old memories. He claims the best part of his life will always be being “Papa” to his two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack.
Instead of Hollywood parties and boozing it up, the actor invests hours writing, thinking, and getting lost in the strange corners of YouTube. He chooses to spend his time alone and hates any attention.
“I don’t get out much. I’m stuck with my thoughts; just thinking, writing, or watching weird s–t on YouTube. It can’t be healthy.”
Johnny Depp admits that even the thought of going to dinner with friends stresses him out. He believes his presence ruins the night because of the unwanted commotion it causes. For a guy who’s been famous for four decades, Depp still isn’t comfortable with being the center of attention, and he’s perfectly fine staying in the shadows.
Johnny Depp Tired of Fame and All That Comes With It
Johnny says fame is more of a curse than a blessing. Now, he sees it for what it is — isolating, invasive, and more exhausting than people realize. He’s so over it that he even warns his daughter, Lily-Rose, to avoid falling into the same trap despite the temptations of fame and fortune. Johnny shares that the loss of identity, freedom, and peace is not worth it.
Despite his feelings on fame, Johnny Depp still keeps an active filming schedule. He is currently working on his new film, Day Drinker. The film follows a private-yacht bartender who meets a mysterious guest played by Depp. But the pair soon become connected with a “criminal figure” played by Cruz. The film is due to hit theaters in early 2026.
While he prefers his musical outlet. The actor and his Hollywood Vampire band buddies, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, are currently on hold due to his filming schedule.
Johnny Depp’s honest confession shows a side of the actor often concealed from his fans. Hidden behind the walls of his London home, he has become a man who is lonely, disconnected, and longs for the past.
