Johnny Depp denies split with Vanessa Paradis: “The rumors are not true”

If you were Johnny Depp, arguably one of the richest, most beloved and most famous actors in the world, would you spend your time confirming or denying your relationship status to the UK tabloid The Sun? No disrespect to the Rupert Murdoch tabloid – I often read The Sun online and pick up stories – but I think less of any A-list celebrity who gives away their exclusive to a rag like The Sun. Allegedly, that’s exactly what happened though. At last night’s UK premiere of Dark Shadows, Johnny spoke to The Sun’s red carpet reporter, and he answered the “Are you and Vanessa Paradis over?” question. Johnny’s reply: “The rumors are not true. They are absolutely not true… No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite. I can’t say enough about it not being over.”

Now, just the sheer fact that it’s from The Sun is enough to make my side-eye twitch. But People Magazine is running the story too, linking to The Sun’s story. People Mag, as you may remember, was the publication that legitimized all of the other tabloid reports about Vanessa and Johnny’s relationship trouble. People declared them “all but officially finished.” So how does People Mag handle this?

Four months after PEOPLE reported that Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis’s relationship was all but finished, Depp on Wednesday denied that he and his partner of 14 years had split.

“The rumors are not true. They are absolutely not true,” the actor, 48, said on the red carpet for the London premiere of Dark Shadows, according to U.K.’s Sun.

Still, conspicuously absent from the premiere was Paradis, who has not been seen publicly with Depp since reports about trouble between them. She also has not shared a red carpet with him in at least a year and a half.

In January, Paradis was alone at the premiere of her own movie, Café de Flore. At the time, Paradis, 39 – a French singer, model and actress, and mother of two children with Depp – was evasive when asked about a split.

This is the first time Depp has publicly addressed the matter.

“No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite,” Depp said at Wednesday’s premiere. “I can’t say enough about it not being over.”

Also quoted by the Mirror, Depp reportedly said of the rumors, “There’s no truth anymore. It doesn’t matter what I say to you right now, it doesn’t make any difference.”

[From People]

I believe that Depp’s publicist/manager gave People Mag the go-ahead nod on the January cover story about Depp and Paradis’s split. I think Vanessa and Johnny were having huge problems, and they probably took a break, or a time-out, or maybe they just split for good. I think Johnny has been in the midst of a mid-life crisis – complete with other woman and lots of booze – for more than a year. I also think there’s a strong possibility that Vanessa told Johnny to go and figure his sh-t out and come back to her. Maybe that’s what we’re seeing now – Johnny and Vanessa have worked out some kind of arrangement where they’re “together” for their kids but both are exploring other relationships. Whatever. That’s just how I read it.

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  1. Maguita says:

    Although she’d be better off without him, he NEEDS her. Many times he’d stated that she keeps him grounded.

    Let’s hope they are working it out, and he’s putting in the right efforts.

    • Liv says:

      Yup, it seems to me he feels like he need to break out of his life…

      I agree with you though, she’s the best that happened to him and he’s stupid if he’s not realizing that. I’m just afraid he actually has no idea and he doesn’t seem very stable.

  2. Ari says:

    He dresses like a tool.

  3. foozy says:

    looks like it’s over

  4. Dibba says:

    Methinks somebody takes himself way too seriously.

  5. HotPockets says:

    I think when he says it’s not over, he means it’s not over because of the kids, obviously, which I understand. Johnny Depp, people want to know if it is over romantically, HUGE DIFFERENCE, but none of our business, we’re just nosy.

  6. mia girl says:

    I want Vanessa’s leather jacket!

  7. fabgrrl says:

    I think that they, Vanessa and Johnny, were, and still are, just f*cking with the media.

  8. Tiffany27 says:

    I can’t even comment on his relationship with Vanessa….. What in the burning hell is he wearing?

  9. Gene Parmesan says:

    It is entirely plausible that they did break up for a while

  10. T.C. says:

    No sharing redcarpets for each other’s premieres equals separation. They can still be together but live separate lives.

  11. Eleonor says:

    Johnny you’re not Keith Richards, stop trying to dress like him.

  12. lucy2 says:

    I don’t recall them every doing much publicity together ever.
    Maybe they had problems and now they’re trying to work it out?

  13. Fyofeelings says:

    Johnny you are too fine to be dressing like that.

  14. MW says:

    Maybe they took a break, maybe not, but he said they are OK directly to the press, and he could have just as easily said “no comment”. This is not an un-named source we’re hearing from, it is a direct quote. Like he also says, nobody seems to want to believe him anyway. Not much he can do about that.

  15. Kara Ann says:

    Johnny Deep’s image has taken a bit of a bashing as of late. His artistic integrity has been questioned. His intellect has been questioned. I think Deep just doesn’t want his image to take another hit and a split with Vanessa would be another hit. Let’s face it, mid-life crisis doesn’t read as hot or edgy. It reads as over-the-hill and short-sighted.

  16. Eve says:

    People doesn’t usually put headlines like that without the consent of a super star’s publicist.

    I think he was preparing his way out (of the relationship), had second thoughts and gave up. A very cynical me also thinks he may have given up for the sake of his career (and his bank account).

    P.S.: I never thought I’d write something like this about my (once) beloved Depp. Really.

    • bns says:

      I think she was going to leave him and he wanted to make himself look good by going to PEOPLE first with his version of what happened. Then he changed his mind, begged her back, and now they’re trying to work on it.

      Wait…isn’t that basically what you just said? I’m tired…

    • Tiffany27 says:

      I agree with Eve. I remember reading something he said about not wanting to live somewhere because they tax too much? Idk something similar to that which made me think he cares very much about his money and doesn’t like parting with it.

    • Member says:

      Johnny doesn’t talk with people magazine since 1994 (he didn’t like people’s coverage about his infamous “trashing hotel room”)…he didn’t talk to them when they named him “Sexiest Man Alive” (2003) nor when they named him “Sexiest Man Alive” again (2009)…

      WHY HE WOULD WILLINGLY GIVE THEM AN “EXCLUSIVE” (AUTHORIZED)ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE NOW?

  17. bns says:

    He’s insufferable these days. I can’t even defend his shitty collaborations with Burton anymore.

  18. mel says:

    Saying its not over does not mean they are not separated…so whatever. Celebs do word play all the time..actions speak louder than words and well..with his actions lately and her not being around – I think it speaks for itself.

  19. NerdMomma says:

    My guess is that he cheated on her, she kicked him out, he enjoyed bachelorhood for a little while, then figured out it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be and now he’s trying to get her back.

    I bet we see a huge change in him very soon. There will be tropical vacations and red carpets. Cue Romantic Johnny!

  20. sarah says:

    I still think they are splitting up. But, I honestly believe Robin Baum messed up by allowing Johnny to speak to a Sun reporter. People mag is only reporting from the sun to keep up with their story. It brings attention back to their first article.

    Johnny with the cast and Robin Baum all look exhausted. Because on video at the premiere you see her looking at reporters questions and trying to drag him away quickly from each. I think the Sun reporter got one in and Johnny got frustrated at being asked about it. Baum slipped up.

  21. Daisy says:

    Nothing wrong with telling your man to get the fuck out and don’t come back until you’ve worked your shit out. This is what you do when you love someone – you set them free.

  22. mln76 says:

    Its well documented that he had The Lone Ranger delayed 3 weeks due to personal problems costing the studio about 5 million bucks. There most definitely was something shady happening but I hope they can patch things up.

  23. Member says:

    I believe his words…he looks really good lately! lost weight, looks healthier and even happier…I think they might be having problems (they may still having problems) but probably they’re working the things out

    Months ago, when media reports that “Lone Ranger” was delayed some weeks because “Johnny’s personal life” some people speculated that they (Vanessa and Johnny) were receiving professional therapy to save their relationship…and Lainey reported (in march) that they were seen checking in together at a local hotel in Toronto. And recently that Johnny -who is shooting Lone Ranger in New Mexico- come back to LA (home) every weekend

    Maybe they’re in the process…fighting for their family!

  24. Stacia says:

    He’ actually starting to look like an aging KEITH RICHARDS. I like him but he needs to ditch that grungy, hobo look as he gets older or he’ll just look like another outdated pretty boy trying to look like he’s still 25.

  25. Divorcee says:

    He’s starting to look more Native American as he gets older.

  26. Rin says:

    I don’t think they broke up. I think they’re in a long term relationship. All relationships have their ups and downs and with someone as weird as Johnny Depp…there are probably more downs than with others.

    I like him, but…he’s a little odd.

  27. EscapedConvent says:

    I hope they’re together & I quote the philosopher John Lennon: “The separation didn’t work out.”

  28. LittleDeadGirl says:

    He needs to get over this midlife crisis and get back to good acting. He used to be my favorite actor but I can’t remember the last time I loved one of his movie. Maybe the first Pirates movie? God that’s depressing.

  29. Kosmos says:

    I think at one time that his style of dress was considered artsy and individualistic, cool and eccentric, but today, I just find it hard to look at. About them, I really like her so much and I’m now not certain at all what their status is. I believed all the earlier reports, but maybe they are just taking space. Couples do have issues and they are no different. If they have a good thing, I think they should try and preserve it and stay together. Who else is going to love his odd taste in clothing?

  30. bert says:

    Johnny and Vanessa should just step out together and then people would leave them alone. If your famous your not going to have a fully private life. They should have chosen different careers for that. I think its’s just a “hold on loose” sort thing. She’s a french women they accept men having mistresses’ she didn’t want Angie being one though.

  31. ernie says:

    He looks sad and mad at the world. The only time I’ve ever seen a loving smile on his face is when he’s with Vanessa. Still think it’s all for publicity, but he’s mad at someone, is it Vanessa?