Johnny Depp Is Taking His Comeback Seriously With Less Partying
Johnny Depp’s newest film, Jeanne du Barry, opened up the Cannes Film Festival. This marks the actor’s first film since the defamation trial involving his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Though it…

Johnny Depp attends the “Jeanne Du Barry” press conference at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2023 in Cannes, France.
Guillaume Horcajuelo/Pool/Getty ImagesJohnny Depp's newest film, Jeanne du Barry, opened up the Cannes Film Festival. This marks the actor's first film since the defamation trial involving his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Though it seems the actor has made his "comeback" to movies, he told CBS that he has "no further need for Hollywood."
Supporters of Heard protested Depp's appearance at the film festival via social media with the CannesYouNot hashtag. The 59-year-old actor, however, did not appear to be concerned with the criticism or his perception within the industry. "I don't feel boycotted by Hollywood because I don't think about Hollywood," Depp said. "It's a strange, funny time where everybody would love to be able to be themselves, but they can't. They must fall in line with the person in front of them. If you want to live that life, I wish you the best."
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Depp made it clear that he is focused on promoting his new movie and the acting process and won't be going anywhere. "I've had about 17 comebacks apparently," Depp said. "I keep wondering about the word 'comeback' because I didn't go anywhere. As a matter of fact, I live about 45 minutes away."
The New and Improved Johnny
Sources told gossip website TMZ that Depp is steering clear of his old behaviors. Years ago, the actor would have attended afterparties and stayed up late. They told the gossip site that after the opening premiere last week, the Pirates of the Caribbean star went back to his room early to get enough rest for the next day's interviews. According to the sources, Johnny has experienced "an evolution in terms of prioritizing his health and rest" while picking things up with his craft.
Another source told People that Depp was living a "destructive life and people close to him were concerned. Everyone is excited about how he turned things around. He is much happier too." After Cannes, Depp flew to London to do Jeff Beck's tribute show with Eric Clapton and several other guitar greats. Next, he's hitting the road with his band Hollywood Vampires, which also features Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper. From there, he'll go right into directing a new film called Modi, starring Al Pacino. As for Heard, 37, she moved to Spain, where she has maintained a low-key presence with her child.
Elon Musk, Amber Heard, Tom Brady + More: Most Googled Celebrities of 2022
New research has revealed the most Googled celebrities of 2022 in America, conducted by celebrity news site CelebTattler. The site analyzed Google search data for over 150 of the most influential celebrities since January 1, 2022 to determine which celebrity was the most talked about of the year. Commenting on the study, a spokesperson for CelebTattler said: "This year has certainly not been lacking when it comes to celebrity news stories, whether it be Elon Musk taking over Twitter or the Don’t Worry Darling behind the scenes drama. This study offers a fascinating insight into which celebrities have had the biggest impact on the American people and it will be interesting to see if these search figures rise or fall in 2023."
With no shortage of celebrity drama, deaths and controversies, it is of no shock that the top 10 celebrities who made the list are those whose stories we are still following. See below the top 10 most Googled celebrities of 2022:
10. Zendaya

Zendaya, from 'Euphoria' fame, completes the top ten, being searched 2.71 million times per month in America throughout the year.
9. Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown is the ninth most Googled celebrity of the year in America, with American’s Googling the 'Stranger Things' actress 2.78 million times per month this year.
8. Will Smith

Will Smith ranks as the eighth most Googled celebrity of the year, being searched 3.15 million times. Will Smith hit the headlines in March after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Academy Awards ceremony where he later went on to win Best Actor for his role in 'King Richard.'
7. Elon Musk

Due to his recent controversial acquisition of Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk is the seventh most Googled celebrity of the year. Musk has been Googled 3.19 million times per month in America.
6. Pete Davidson

Mr. Steal-Your-Girl Pete Davidson ranks sixth, having been Googled 3.2 million times per month on average. He famously dated Kim Kardashian and angered her ex-husband Kanye West when he learned of their relationship, which lasted 9 months.
5. Kim Kardashian

Her relationship with Pete Davidson made the former couple one of 2022’s most talked abou. Kim Kardashian was Googled 3.4 million times per month across America in 2022, making her the fifth most talked about celebrity of the year.
4. Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the most Googled sports star in America in 2022, and the fourth most Googled celebrity overall. Brady has been Googled 4.06 million times per month this year. He announced his retirement from the NFL in February and recently made headlines due to his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
3. Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II received the third highest number of Google searches in American throughout 2022. Britain’s longest reigning monarch passed away in September 2022, resulting in The Queen being Googled 4.2 million times each month.
2. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp was Googled 5.5 million times each month this year on average. 34 of 50 states searched for Johnny Depp more than any other celebrity this year.
1. Amber Heard

The study revealed Amber Heard as the most Googled celebrity of the year with 5.6 million average searches each month of 2022, in America. Heard made headlines along with her former husband, Johnny Depp, amid a defamation trial from April to June of this year.