Johnny Depp has shared how his challenging experiences growing up have shaped the way he raises his own children. Speaking to The Telegraph, Depp opened up about the physical abuse he endured from his late mother, Betty Sue Palmer, and explained how it influenced his approach to parenting.
Depp recounted,
“She beat me with a f—ing stick,”
before adding,
“A f—ing shoe, an ashtray, a phone, it didn’t matter, man. But I thank her for that. She taught me how not to raise kids. Just do the exact opposite of what she did.”
Parenting His Two Children with Vanessa Paradis
The actor is a father to two children, daughter Lily-Rose and son Jack, whom he shares with his former partner Vanessa Paradis. Lily-Rose has pursued a career in acting, while Jack has remained largely out of the public eye. Despite the struggles of his upbringing, Depp has maintained a close relationship with his children and strives to provide them with a different, more nurturing experience than the one he had.
Relationship with His Mother Amidst Difficult Memories
Although Depp described his mother as physically abusive, he remained close to her until her passing in 2016 at the age of 81. He even brought Palmer to prominent events such as the 76th Academy Awards in Hollywood, illustrating the complexity of their relationship.
Depp had previously discussed his childhood during his 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, referring to Palmer as both “violent” and “cruel.”
Depp’s Reflections on Life, Parenting, and Public Scrutiny
Describing parenthood as
“part of the wonderful ride I was on,”
Depp acknowledged the ups and downs he has faced in life. He also addressed the harsh criticism he has encountered publicly, implying financial motives behind some accusations:
“I’ve been accused of the deepest unpleasantries that you can be hit with. And for what reason? I think that’s probably pretty clear.”
His reflections show a man grappling with his past while making deliberate choices to change the cycle for his own children, highlighting the personal growth that has come from a difficult upbringing and public challenges.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Johnny Depp blind or deaf?
A. When Johnny Depp first appeared as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” he had an undisclosed visual condition. Depp is blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other. In a 2013 Rolling Stone interview, he shared that he has never seen clearly.
Q. What funeral did Johnny Depp go to?
A. Johnny Depp served as a pallbearer at the funeral of Shane MacGowan.
Q. Is Johnny Depp blind?
A. When Johnny Depp played Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” he had an undisclosed detail. He is blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other. He shared this visual difficulty only during a 2013 interview with Rolling Stone magazine.
Q. Who helped Johnny Depp sober?
A. At Shane MacGowan’s funeral, Johnny Depp helped carry the coffin down the aisle, according to Daily Mirror.
