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Johnny Depp first gained recognition in the film industry for starring in Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, which was a commercial and critical success. It established Depp as one of the rising actors of his generation and earned him top-notch movie roles. He earned popularity with people of all ages after becoming Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean in 2003. His acting career expanded with him starring in several Tim Burton classics, earning him a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award. His movie roles have garnered him a $200 million net worth, leading to his highly publicized lavish lifestyle.

From his romantic relationships to his spendings, everything about Depp has been speculated in the media. From his roles as actor and producer to making investments in real estate, let’s take a look at how Johnny Depp earns and spends his money.

Earns: Sprawling Acting Career

Johnny Depp has one of the most successful careers of any actor. His movies have grossed billions of dollars worldwide, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. Depp has a $20 million salary upfront for any movie role and 20% of backend royalties for the box-office returns. He has earned more than $200 million from his Pirates Of The Caribbean roles as well as the Alice In Wonderland franchise.

Spends: A Hefty Monthly Expense Bill

Johnny Depp has always been known for having an ultra-lavish lifestyle on movie sets and homes. As mentioned by CNBC, Depp spends a sizable fortune on his monthly expenses that cost $2 million for his luxurious lifestyle. Some of the things that rake the bill are $200,000 on his private jet, $150,000 on his family’s security, $300,000 as staff salaries, and $30,000 on wine.

Earns: Producing Successful Movies

 

Apart from acting, Depp has invested in successful movie projects as a producer. He is credited as a writer and producer in several movies he has starred in. Some notable movies are Martin Scorsese's Hugo in 2011, 2013’s The Lone Ranger, and Mortdecai in 2015. He has earned a sizable amount in millions from his role as a producer.

Spends: Islands For Luxury

Buying islands is not for the light-hearted. Only the richest celebrities tend to buy islands for privacy reasons. Deep purchased an island in 2004 called Little Halls Pond Cay that costs $3.6 million. The island is spread across a gorgeous 24-acre space, and he renamed it after his daughter Lilly-Rose.

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Earns: Brand Endorsements

Dior earned a lot of praise from people worldwide for keeping their partnership with Depp despite the allegations put against him by his ex-wife. According to The Guardian, Johnny Depp is paid around $3 to $5 million for his endorsement with Dior Sauvage. His popularity worked like a treat for the brand as the search results for his perfume increased by 23% after the advertisement was released.

Spends: A French Village

Johnny Depp went on to purchase an entire French village in 2001. The small village is located near Côte d’Azur in the French Riviera. While the price of the purchase was undisclosed, it was speculated to be around $55 million as the actor has put the on-sale sign on the property to be purchased between $25 million and $63 million. The abandoned island was refurbished and has a bistro, skate park, wine cave, and several houses.

Earns: Real Estate

 

In 2007, Depp purchased five penthouses in the same Los Angeles building for $9.2 million, and he put the properties on sale for $12.78 million in 2016. The units have four two-bedroom penthouses and one single-bedroom penthouse. He sold the properties in November 2017 for a price tag of $10.9 million, as reported by Mansion Global.

Spends: A Custom Built Canon

One of the most out-of-the-box purchases Depp made was when he decided to fulfill the wishes of his late-friend Hunter S. Thompson. His writer and journalist friend had a final wish to have his ashes shot from the canon. Depp purchased a $3 million customized canon to blast his friend. The event also included a long list of celebrities, live music, and fireworks.

Earns: A Bountiful Yacht

Johnny Depp purchased a $20-million yacht Vajoliroja in 2007. The yacht is 156-foot long and offers five bedrooms and state-of-the-art amenities, from an entertainment room, decks to a home cinema and a saloon. The yacht has old-fashioned décor that was inspired by the 1930s. As noted by Motor Biscuit, he sold the yacht for $28.9 million to author J.K Rowling, who loved the house after she vacationed on it with her family.

Spends: Generous Charity Donations

Johnny Depp is known for his lavish spending and for being a true philanthropist at heart. Since 2008, Depp has consistently made charitable donations of more than $1 million to foundations that are close to his heart. Some of the notable foundations are Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and War Child.

From spending millions of dollars for his family to making charitable donations, Johnny Depp is one of the most popular and lovable celebrities on the planet. His iconic movie roles have made him famous with people of all ages and created a long-lasting legacy that will keep his fame ever-growing for years to come.

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Source: CNBC, The Guardian, Mansion Global, Motor Biscuit