Johnny Depp is not only known for his appearances in Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but also for the successful teen series 21 Jump Street. Depp became the teenage heartthrob of the 1980s for many young fans.
Despite Depp’s career taking off, he was reportedly not happy with the way things were going. Here’s what his ex-fiancé Jennifer Gray revealed about the conflict she thinks Depp went through at the time.
Jennifer Gray’s first impression of Johnny Depp
In her memoirs out of the corner, Gray says she was in awe when she first met Depp. She was surprised by his good looks and effortless style. Gray says he had an airy vibe that sent out the message, “I woke up like this.” To her, Depp was an “angel,” and she wanted more from him. Though Gray was hesitant about dating a “teen idol,” she was so wrapped up in him that she agreed to an engagement two weeks after they met. (Johnny Depp and Jennifer Gray’s engagement ended with a note on the bed.)
Johnny Depp wasn’t comfortable with his “teen idol” status
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Gray says she saw how unhappy Depp was when she went to an event with him 21 Jump Street. According to her, he “hated” attending the event. According to her, Depp felt “taken advantage of and trapped in this teen idol machine.” He was constantly hounded by paparazzi and fans who couldn’t get enough of him.
Gray says Depp wants to move away from TV. His true desire was to move beyond teenage shows and pursue a film career. Gray saw the potential Depp had to become a successful movie star. She saw his future so clearly that she admits she was more focused on his career than hers. She described her commitment as “unwavering”.
Unfortunately, Gray says she didn’t have that vision for herself. She describes how she focused most of her energy on Depp and gave him the encouragement he needed to pursue his dreams. (Here’s Johnny Depp’s net worth and how he makes his money.)
Johnny Depp’s career exploded, but Jennifer Gray was ‘broke’
Gray says Depp’s publicist worked hard to help him get to the next level in his career. She says his publicist Tracey (also Grey’s publicist) is “on a mission”. Depp’s next high-profile project was the 1990 film crybaby. Depp was still contractually obliged to complete the deal 21 Jump Streethe was in a better position because he was making more money and he was the star of the film, Gray says.
After a while, Gray says, when the phone rang, her publicist wasn’t calling for her, he was calling for Depp. She got used to handing the phone to Depp when the phone rang. Gray says the perfect part for her still hasn’t arrived. Some time had passed since then Dirty dancing, and she was still waiting for her next big breakthrough. However, it seemed like all the luck belonged to Depp.
Gray says she was “really broke” at this point in her career. At dinner with her mother, the topic of plastic surgery came up (unlike Grey, Teenage mother Star Farrah Abraham regrets not having had more plastic surgery). She says her mother told her to just get her nose done because the entertainment industry is so competitive. After years of resistance, Gray decided to take the plunge and have her nose operated on. Unfortunately, her career didn’t go the way she envisioned.
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