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Why Are Johnny Depp's Teeth Causing a Stir?
Have you ever thought that imperfections could be a badge of honor? Johnny Depp certainly seems to think so, especially when it comes to his teeth. At the recent Cannes Film Festival, while Depp's comeback film, Jeanne du Barry, was being met with acclaim and a lengthy standing ovation, it was his teeth that unexpectedly stole the limelight.
Years ago, Depp boldly expressed pride in his dental imperfections. Drawing a parallel with handmade beaded artifacts by the Native Americans that deliberately had imperfections, he said, "It’s like when the Indians would make something beaded, they would always put imperfections on it. I’m proud of these." In fact, he finds the perfect, pearly white smiles we often see somewhat irksome. “When I see people with perfect teeth, it drives me up the wall," Depp remarked.
Johnny Depp’s teeth appear to be rotting 😳 pic.twitter.com/UWbsoYoBY1
— Ria Kay (@ka48329336) May 18, 2023
Seeing that pic of Johnny Depp’s teeth on my tl just ruined my mood. That’s enough Twitter for me
— so-so 🌸 (@makiyak8) May 17, 2023
However, not everyone shares his sentiment. Several fans were swift to voice their displeasure over his teeth. Tweets poured in, with remarks ranging from "disgusting" to claims that his teeth were "ruining my mood."
notice how her teeth are WHITE unlike the crack fiend https://t.co/iJSOjLebSL pic.twitter.com/DlsalEBxeq
— chateau bunny ❄️ (@cocainecross) May 18, 2023
Interestingly, some fans drew a cheeky comparison between Depp's teeth and those of his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Social media commentary can often be brutal, with some attributing Depp's dental condition to various factors, from habits to lifestyle choices.
Johnny Depp’s teeth are literally ROTTING pic.twitter.com/GrbRqOUI4M
— chateau bunny ❄️ (@cocainecross) May 17, 2023
Yet, amidst this buzz around his teeth, Depp's performance in Jeanne Du Barry was widely appreciated. The emotion was palpable when the audience erupted in applause for his portrayal of King Louis XV. The film's director, Maïwenn, was overcome with emotion, highlighting the challenges they faced to get the film financed.
Addressing Depp's participation at Cannes and ongoing legal battles, Festival director Thierry Fremaux emphasized the importance of freedom of thought, speech, and action. He underlined his regard for Depp as an actor and seemed distant from the controversies surrounding him.
In the end, it's a reminder that while the world may chatter about the superficial, talent and authenticity often shine the brightest. Whether you admire Depp's embracing of his flaws or are put off by them, there's no denying his impact on the big screen.