Who is Johnny Depp's son Jack Depp? 5 things to know about the actor's youngest kid

Johnny Depp is one of the most well known actors in Hollywood, but the same cannot be said about his kids, in particular his youngest. Here are 5 things you need to know about Jack Depp.

Updated on Aug 11, 2023  |  10:11 PM IST |  1.2M
Instagram
Johnny Depp (Instagram)
Key Highlight
  • Johnny Depp has two children Lily Rose Depp and Jack Depp from his relationship with Vanessa Paradis
  • Jack Depp is a private person compared to his father and sister
  • The youngest Depp was born in 2002 in France

Johhny Depp has been one of the most beloved people in the industry. The actor has been in the industry for a good few decades now. During that time, he shared his talent and life with his fans and the audience, but one thing he's left locked away from the public eye is his two children, Lily-Rose Depp and Jack Depp. The only reason Lily-Rose Depp gained wide recognition is because of her ambitions of pursuing acting. But on the other hand, might not know have known that the veteran actor has a son named Jack as well. Here are 5 things you need to know about Depp's youngest child.

Jack Depp was born in France

Son to Jonny Depp and his girlfriend of 14 years Vanessa Paradis, the youngest Depp was born in France in 2002, in the countryside in Neuilly-sur-Seine. At the time of his birth, his big sister Lily-Rose was around 3 years old. In a 2007 interview with Belgium's Weekend Knack magazine, Paradis explained her decision to raise her children close to her hometown. She revealed that the couple chose France, even though "Los Angeles was great too" because "only, in the south of France you can live much more anonymously."

Jack Depp was named after his father

Now some might hear the name Jack Depp, and think the Pirates of the Caribbean actor named his son after his famous character Jack Sparrow, but that is actually not the case. The 20-year-old was born John 'Jack' Christopher Depp III, a name shared with both his grandfather and father, who are commonly known as 'John' and 'Johnny' respectively.

Advertisement

Jack Depp is hugely a private person

Johnny Depp and his youngest, lead contrasting lifestyles. Jack unlike his father, has no interest in acting and instead favors a more quiet and private life. Raised alongside his sister in France, they were intentionally shielded from the glare of Hollywood to safeguard their privacy, a move made by their parents to try and let their children grow up in peace.

ALSO READ: Throwback to when Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's only movie together ended up as box-office catastrophe

Jack Depp's mother tongue is both French and English

The 2002-born holds dual French and American citizenship. He spent his formative years dividing his time on either side of the pond, becoming fluent in English and French. Lily Depp revealed to Interview magazine that she and her brother consistently conversed in French at home with their mother. The siblings being bilingual proved to be of use particularly when they attended school in the United States.

Jack Depp is similar to Johnny Depp when it comes to driving

Advertisement

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory actor explained in a segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live, that his son funnily enough shares the same instincts as him when it comes to driving, which is none. The 60-year-old joked and stated the reason why he won't personally teach his then-15-year-old driving. He mentioned it was because his son has his instincts. Talking about his son, Depp had said, "He has my instincts, my boy, and he’s crashed about five golf carts."

ALSO READ: Is Johnny Depp still affected by Amber Heard defamation trial? Close friends say actor hasn't stopped drinking

FAQs

Who did Johnny Depp date for 14 years?
Vanessa Paradis

Does Johnny Depp reply to fan mail?
Yes

Who is Johnny Depp's new gf?
Who is Johnny Depp's new gf?

Pinkvilla Pulse
Subscribe to our newsletter for entertainment exclusives, star interviews, and the latest lifestyle trends. Look No Further!
Subscribe
About The Author

Apoorva has been a pop-culture fanatic for so long that at this point her brain remembers random memes better

...

Advertisement

Latest Articles