“He protected me every day”: Amber Heard Stans Will Have a Meltdown After Learning What Penelope Cruz Revealed About Johnny Depp When She Got Pregnant
- Penélope Cruz praised Johnny Depp’s support during her pregnancy on set.
- Depp’s support convinced Cruz to continue working despite her pregnancy.
- Cruz’s praise offers a more positive view of the actor's public image.
In Hollywood’s drama-filled feuds, you never know when something unexpected will reveal a different side of the star. Lately, Johnny Depp has grabbed all the headlines due to his ongoing legal battles with Amber Heard.
But there’s a heartwarming shout-out from actress Penélope Cruz that shows he has a softer side than what those headlines show. This will definitely melt the hearts of Heard’s stans, too. So, yes, there’s more to this actor than meets the eye!
Cruz shared how Depp had her back during her pregnancy, showing that he’s not just skilled at playing characters but also at being a stand-up man in real life. This little tidbit gives us a peek behind the curtain of Depp’s tarnished public image, which has taken a hit due to his courtroom dramas with his ex-wife.
Penélope Cruz Shines a Light on Johnny Depp’s Support During Her Pregnancy
Penélope Cruz had a great time filming Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Despite being six months pregnant at the time, she couldn’t say enough good things about Johnny Depp. The actress praised her co-star as “one of the most generous people I know,” noting that he was a real gentleman throughout the shoot.
At first, Cruz considered quitting the film because she was pregnant, but Depp convinced her to stick with it. “He protected me every day,” the 50-year-old told Rolling Stone, adding that Depp’s support was something she’ll never forget. In 2020, her husband, Javier Bardem, also showed his support. The Spanish actor said:
I love Johnny. He has always been a true gentleman and an extremely generous and caring friend to my family and myself. On top of that, I’ve had the experience of working with him twice and have experienced his respectful attitude towards every single member of the crew alongside his unique and hilarious sense of humor.
Bardem showed his support during Depp’s defamation trial. Documents, which People magazine managed to snag, revealed just how much he was cheering Depp on.
Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz’s Strong Friendship
Penélope Cruz paints Johnny Depp in a far more flattering light than his recent public image might suggest. While Depp’s legal dramas with Amber Heard and his departure from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise have cast a shadow over him, Cruz’s perspective offers a different view. Moreover, in a declaration for Depp’s defamation case against Amber Heard, Cruz wrote (via Metro):
I knew Johnny very well years ago. We were together as a couple for four years, and I counted him as my best friend and as close to me as family. I count our relationship as one of the more significant relationships of my life. I understand that it is very important that I speak from my own experience.
Their on-screen collaborations in movies like Blow and Murder on the Orient Express show a deep mutual respect and friendship between them. Even though there were rumors that these two actors are more than just co-workers, they’ve always said they’re nothing more than friends.
Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on Disney+.
