Johnny Depp admits he doesn't understand his status as 'sex symbol': 'It's a complete mystery for me'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Johnny Depp is one of the most well-liked Hollywood actors and has a sizable fan base. Depp is making every effort to brush off the label of one of Hollywood's sexiest men ignoring the fact that the actor has been in the entertainment industry for close to four decades. Although the actor has consistently made headlines for his work and charisma, he previously said that he struggled with his status and believed he was ugly.
At the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Depp caught everyone's attention. Pictures of the actor walking down the red carpet on May 16 went viral right away, with many mocking his "rotting" teeth. Reportedly, Depp portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow, who had terrible teeth in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films. Many people thought that the character's "rotting" teeth were only an aesthetic feature of his appearance and not actually real. His actual teeth, meanwhile, don't seem very good.
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'Sex symbol status is a mystery'
Depp started his playing career in his early 20s with the movie 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', but '21 Jump Street' marked his big break. His career graph has only risen since that time, garnering him enormous acclaim. Despite being one of Hollywood's most attractive actors, Depp has stated that he often considers himself ugly and doesn't understand why he is a sex symbol, as per Digital Spy.
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor has amassed a sizable following of female admirers over the course of his career, but he admitted that he does not understand the attraction. "It's a complete mystery for me. The attention is strange," Depp said. The actor joked at the time, saying, "I wake up and have to look at that head when I brush my teeth and it is often unpleasant."
Johnny Depp as vampire in 'Dark Shadows'
Long before his 76th Cannes Film Festival "disgusted" appearance, Depp once broke his sexist tag and appeared in an unconventional look. The actor appeared creepier and more menacing than expected in photos for his vampire movie 'Dark Shadows' that were made public. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and chiseled jawline, Depp gave off an unsettling appearance, as reported by Daily Mail.
As Eva Green's Angelique Bouchard places Depp's character Barnabas Collins in a coffin, the pictures did highlight how gloomy the thriller is. He appeared terrified in one picture as he was being tied and lowered into the coffin while Eva was looking down at him.
Depp's 'rotting' and 'brown' teeth at Cannes
Pictures of Depp walking down the red carpet at the 76th Cannes Film Festival caught everyone's attention, with many criticizing his "rotting" teeth. His bad teeth are allegedly due to his smoking habit. He apparently began smoking when she was 12 years old. Disgusted fans have also pointed out that Depp smoked much of the time he was on screen in movies like 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'.
According to Webmd, smoking can cause tooth discoloration, bleeding gums, and loss of teeth. Given that the actor has openly acknowledged smoking, it is expected that his teeth have gotten worse. Depp admitted using drugs, including cocaine, beginning at the age of 15 in his widely publicized legal case. His lifestyle of substance abuse has also negatively impacted his teeth.
The star also openly acknowledged using E, also referred to as MDMA or Ecstasy, during the court proceedings. According to Better Health, one of the negative impacts of consuming MDMA is tooth degeneration. Additional side effects include tooth grinding, dry mouth, and jaw clenching.