Johnny Depp, a powerhouse in the film industry, has a storied career that’s left fans enchanted by his performances. From his humble beginnings in the 1984 horror flick, A Nightmare on Elm Street, to becoming a sensation in 21 Jump Street in 1987, Johnny’s rise to stardom has been meteoric. But it’s not just his on-screen charisma; his personal life too has tales that leave many astonished.
Though he’s now a Hollywood staple, his early life was far from glamorous. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, Depp shed light on his challenging upbringing. With a frequently absent father and a mother, Betty Sue, who was known for her stern and sometimes aggressive nature, life was never ordinary for him. He poignantly described his home as a “Ghost House,” where silence reigned and memories of ashtrays or phones being hurled at him were common.
Yet, the complexity of their relationship is evident in how Depp remembers his mother. Despite the rough childhood, he had a deep admiration for Betty Sue, and this bond seemed to deepen over the years. He once lovingly recollected moments of rubbing his tired mother’s feet after her long shifts. With his early earnings, he even bought her a horse farm as a testament to his love.
Their relationship, like many, had its highs and lows. They were frequently seen sharing joyous moments in public. When Betty Sue passed away in 2016, Depp’s eulogy captured the intricate nature of their bond as he said, “My mom was maybe the meanest human being I have ever met in my life.”