Meet Johnny Depp’s Reclusive Son Who Refuses to Be Like His Famous Dad

The award-winning actor Johnny Depp is a proud father of two children. One enjoys the spotlight, while the other, who shares his name, leads a more private life.

Johnny shares his daughter Lily-Rose and son Jack Depp with Vanessa Paradis, a singer and actress he was with for many years. While Lily-Rose has followed in her parents’ footsteps, Jack prefers to stay out of the limelight.

Although Johnny and Vanessa’s romantic relationship ended, they remained devoted to co-parenting. Their daughter Lily-Rose was born in May 1999, and Jack was born in April 2002.

In a 2013 interview, Johnny spoke about adjusting to life after their split. He said, “The strangest thing in terms of adjustment is just making sure that everybody is okay. You make sure first that your kids are okay, and that they understand that it’s normal.”

Johnny emphasized the importance of avoiding resentment between parents. The following month, he praised his children’s maturity during the separation, saying they handled it well and that he was very proud of them.

In 2014, Johnny reflected on his relationship with Vanessa. He shared that they got along wonderfully and had no hostility. He valued their 14 years together and expressed pride in the children they raised. Johnny described Vanessa as a great mother and had nothing negative to say about her.

Johnny has often expressed admiration for his children. He said, “My kids—I am more and more proud of them. Having lived alongside me in their formative years—most parents’ jobs don’t require that kind of weirdness.” He praised their intelligence, politeness, and kindness.

Speaking about Jack, Johnny mentioned that he has always been talented at drawing and music but hasn’t shown an interest in acting. Johnny was relieved, jokingly saying, “Whew!” Vanessa also spoke about protecting their children’s privacy. She said she kept them away from cameras because they didn’t choose fame.

Lily-Rose eventually embraced the spotlight and starred in the horror film Nosferatu. She shared that her role in the movie earned her “cool points” with Jack, who had a childhood fascination with Dracula. While Lily-Rose admires her brother and tries to spend time with him, she says he’s often busy.

Jack, now 22, lives a quieter life. He appeared briefly in the 2016 film Yoga Hosers with his father and sister but has since kept a low profile. He worked at a trendy Parisian restaurant, where he helped with bartending and kitchen duties. The restaurant owner described Jack as a great employee and noted that Vanessa and Lily-Rose were frequent visitors.

Jack splits his time between France and the U.S., is fluent in French, and enjoys music and beach outings with friends. His resemblance to Johnny hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans. Many have commented on how much Jack looks like his father, especially with his hair and style.

Though Jack prefers privacy, his creativity and charisma reflect the qualities of his famous family, earning admiration from those who catch glimpses of his life.