Top controversies of the world’s highest paid actor Johnny Deep
John Christopher Deep is an American actor and producer born on 9th June 1963. He is among the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and has been listed in 2012 Guinness World Records as the world’s highest-paid actor. He is also regarded as one of the most notable film stars. He is the tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide and his films have grossed over $ 3.7 billion. He has won the Best Actor Award for his role in Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Here are the top controversies about him:
1) Johnny Depp accused his ex-wife of abuse and chopping off his finger. Johnny Depp had been embroiled in a controversy after his ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse. Deep had charged Amber of $ 50 million for defamation. However, Johnny’s lawyer presented new evidence that it was actually Deep who was physically abused in the marriage. Deep submitted 87 surveillance cameras videos to the court and 17 depositions of witnesses, including police officers.
2) The biggest Hollywood star Johnny Depp fell from grace with another allegation. Another lawsuit hits the actor about creating a ‘toxic’ environment. Johnny Depp has always been creating controversies and playing drama not on screen but in court. Row bodyguards made allegations against Johnny which dropped out Deep’s reputation.
3) Johnny Depp has experienced alcohol addiction in his life and he has also been making controversies due to his alcoholism. In an interview, he acknowledged his past abuse of alcohol during the shooting of the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. He has also stated that he has poisoned himself for years. In 2016, his wife Amber Heard also claimed that he “plunged into the depths of paranoia and violence after bingeing on drugs and alcohol”.
4) Johnny has also experienced several legal problems and making controversies since then. In, 1989 he was arrested in Vancouver for assaulting a security guard after the police called to end a loud party in his hotel room. He was also arrested in New York City for causing significant damage to his room at The Mark Hotel. He then paid $ 9,767 for the damages and then the charges were dropped against him.
5) In March 2016, Johnny was sued by The Management Group for unpaid fees after he cut ties with the management company accusing them of improperly managing his money. In 2018, it was reported that Johnny and The Management Group had agreed to settle their lawsuit among themselves. Though the details of the settlement were not revealed.
6) It was reported that on the sets of City of Lies, Johnny Depp punched one of the crew members twice in the ribs during a foul-mouthed tirade. In July 2018 he was sued allegedly for the same. The Court stated that the actor Johnny Depp was “reeked of alcohol” and took drugs on set.
