…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media.
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp expressed his gratitude to fans for their birthday wishes, calling it the “largest happy birthday song” he had ever heard.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star was touched by the gesture and took to social media to show his appreciation.
European Tour Kick-off for The Hollywood Vampires
Coinciding with his birthday, Depp’s band, The Hollywood Vampires, commenced their European tour in Bucharest, Romania.
The supergroup, featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, and Depp himself, delighted fans with their energetic performances.
A Year After High-Profile Defamation Case Victory
This milestone birthday arrives just over a year after Depp’s notable legal triumph in his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
The actor had filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Aquaman star, alleging that her 2018 article in the Washington Post contained defamatory statements.
A Steady Return to the Spotlight
Over the past 12 months, Johnny Depp has gradually made his way back into the public eye.
He embarked on a successful tour with musician Jeff Beck and made a surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
Most recently, he attended the premiere of his new film, Jeanne Du Barry, at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where he portrayed King Louis XV.
During a press conference at the festival, Depp expressed his indifference towards Hollywood and referred to the aftermath of the trial as a peculiar joke.
European Tour Plans and Recent Setback
The Hollywood Vampires are set to entertain audiences throughout Europe this summer, including several shows in the UK scheduled for July.
However, the band faced a setback as they were compelled to cancel several US dates due to Depp’s ankle fracture.