Who are Johnny Depp’s siblings? Was he close with his mom before she passed away? Here’s what Johnny’s fans should know about his family life.
Actor and musician Johnny Depp made his acting debut in 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street. Shortly after, he became a teen idol thanks to his role on 21 Jump Street, and throughout the 90s he was known for his independent movies such as Edward Scissorhands, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, and Sleepy Hollow.
In 2003, Johnny was cast as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, making him one of the most successful actors in the 00s. He also had a successful collaboration with Tim Burton, appearing in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd, and Alice in Wonderland, among other Burton films.
In 2012, he was named the highest-paid actor, making $75 million. However, Johnny’s career hit a setback following his divorce from Amber Heard in 2016, when she accused the actor of domestic violence. He was fired from the third installment of Fantastic Beasts due to the allegations. In 2019, Johnny sued Amber in a $50 million lawsuit for defamation and sued the British tabloid The Sun in a related libel case.
Johnny is the father of two kids, Lily-Rose Depp and Jack Depp, with ex-girlfriend Vanessa Paradis (1998-2012).
But one thing most fans might not know is the fact that he has older siblings. Who are his siblings? Here’s what Johnny’s fans should know about his family.
Who are Johnny Depp’s siblings?
Johnny Depp was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States to parents John Christopher Depp and Betty Sue Palmer.
To his parents, he was an only child however, they separated and they both made other children from different relationship – giving Johnny siblings.
Johnny has three older siblings: a brother named Daniel Depp, and two sisters named Debbie Depp and Christi Dembrowski.
Johnny is the youngest of his siblings.
Who is Daniel Depp?
Daniel Depp is Johnny Depp’s half-brother. They share the same biological mother, Betty Sue Palmer.
He was born on November 14, 1953, in the United States.
According to Daniel’s Simon & Schuster profile, he’s a published former Hollywood screenwriter and film producer who was born in Kentucky, where the Depp family hails from. He’s been a teacher, bookseller, and journalist over the years. Photography and scriptwriting are two of his other major interests.
He’s the author of two previous David Spandau thrillers. His first full-length screenplay, The Brave, was nominated for a Palme D’Or at Cannes.
Who is Debbie Depp?
Debbie Depp is the step-sister to Johnny Depp, a famous Hollywood actor.
She lives a low-key life but came into the limelight during Johnny’s legal battle against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
The mother of one is an elementary teacher and lives in Kentucky, USA with her husband.
She is more of a mystery when it comes to Johnny’s siblings. There’s not much public information known about her, as she obviously prefers keeping her personal life as private as possible.
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Who is Christi Dembrowski?
Christi Dembrowski is Johnny Depp’s older sister who works as a producer and executive, known for Mortdecai (2015), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007).
She has been his manager since the 1980s. Born on December 21, 1960, she is the CEO of Infinitum Nihil, a production company founded by Depp in 2004.
Christi grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States, as the daughter of Bette Sue Palmer, a waitress, and John Christopher Depp.
Christi is someone who’s been very close to Johnny throughout the course of his life and career. She worked as an assistant on some of Johnny’s films and temporarily managed his career. She served as a producer on some of his movies, according to her IMDb profile.
Christi also spoke up during Johnny and Amber’s trial describing the volatile relationship between Johnny and Amber in as much detail as she was able to provide.
She tied the knot with her husband, Daniel Dembrowski, earlier in the 80s or 90s. in fact, their marriage is still going strong after living together for so many years. presently, she lives with her husband in California with her four kids.
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Who was Johnny Depp’s mom?
Johnny’s mother, Betty Sue Palmer, passed away in 2016. The two were said to have a close relationship.
But according to People, during Johnny and Amber’s trial, Christi discussed the abusive household she, Johnny, and their other two siblings grew up in. They were dealing with a mother who would hit them and throw things. She said she and Johnny made a pact to avoid repeating anything they experienced in their childhood‘s once they became adults. However, Christi said that their mother “softened” as she got older.
Per News 24, Johnny was abandoned by his mother and left to figure out how to support himself at the age of 15. He hadn’t broken into the movie industry just yet, so he paid his bills working part-time hours as a telemarketer. Johnny dropped out of high school to focus on a potential blossoming music career, but unfortunately got caught up with drug use pretty early on.
Johnny would go on to tell Rolling Stone in 2013: “My mother was raised in a shack, in the wilds of Appalachia, where the toilet was an outhouse. She used to say she did the same things that her mom did – and her mom certainly didn’t know any better.”