Inside Johnny Depp’s incredible fortune: how did he make and splurge his millions? He’s earned a US$650 million fortune from movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and even his trial with Amber Heard …

Aug 20 , 2022

Johnny Depp made US$650 million over 13 years thanks in part to lucrative roles in Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland ... but he sure knows how to splurge, too. Photo: AFP, @johnnydepp/Instagram, handout

Johnny Depp earned US$650 million over 13 years: he cemented his stardom as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates franchise and made US$55 million through a back end deal with Alice in Wonderland

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Depp has earned over US$650 million in his career, including paydays averaging US$20 million per picture. However, he also had huge spending habits, ranging from the purchase of an island to US$30,000 a month on wine. His current estimated net worth is US$150 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.

Here is a breakdown of Depp’s wealth and how he’s reportedly spent it.

He earned US$650 million over 13 years

Johnny Depp gestures to his fans during a recess outside court during his civil trial against Amber Heard at Fairfax County Circuit Court on May 27, in Fairfax, Virginia. Photo: Consolidated News Pictures/Getty Images

After finding fame on the hit late-1980s TV series 21 Jump Street, Depp forged a stardom in Hollywood few have ever seen. Thanks to offbeat films with Tim Burton like Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood, Depp became regarded as an amazing talent who could blend into any kind of role.

Johnny Depp in Public Enemies (2009). Photo: Universal Pictures

And he was paid handsomely for his efforts. According to his former management firm, The Management Group, Depp earned over US$650 million in the 13 years they worked together from 1999 to 2016.

A major reason for that wealth has been due to the huge paydays he received playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

He started routinely banking US$20 million per movie

Actor Johnny Depp is shown in a scene from the film Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl. Photo: Reuters/Focus Features/Handout

After the success of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Depp started routinely banking US$20 million per movie.