How Did Johnny Depp Go from Hollywood’s Top Earner to Financial Ruin?

Johnny Depp, once among the highest-paid and most celebrated actors in Hollywood, is reportedly battling serious financial troubles. Best known for his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, Depp rose to global fame with box office hits like Fantastic Beasts and Alice in Wonderland. At his peak, in 2012, he was named the world’s highest-paid actor by Guinness World Records, and by 2014, his net worth was estimated at around $900 million.

But behind the scenes, things were unraveling. Over the years, a combination of legal issues and poor financial decisions drained his fortune. His former management company, TMG, revealed that Depp was spending more than $2 million a month — including a staggering $30,000 on wine. Lavish purchases like private islands, luxury jewelry, and a large staff further fueled his financial decline.

In a candid moment, Depp admitted to losing $650 million and, at one point, being $100 million in debt.

Now 61, Johnny Depp is focused on making a comeback. After years of headlines dominated by his legal battles and highly publicized divorce from actress Amber Heard, he’s working on rebuilding both his career and finances. His next film, The Day Drinker, is set for release in 2026 and is being viewed as a possible turning point — a chance for Depp to reclaim his place in Hollywood and move forward from years of personal and financial turmoil.

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