The two starred in three of the blockbuster swashbuckler films together back in the 2000s as Captain Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann.
The Curse of the Black Pearl was the first title of the franchise, which was released back in 2003, with the likes of Orlando Bloom and Geoffrey Rush also starring.
In the film, Sparrow and Swann were involved in a love triangle with Bloom’s character, Will Turner, who Knightley’s character (rightly) ended up with.
The actor starred in the first film in the franchise when she was 17-years-old, and Knightley has previously come out and spoken about how she struggled with fame, admitting that the pressure was what made her shift her career towards smaller, independent films.
But it was the sequel that included the steamy moment with Depp’s character.
At the time of filming Dead Man’s Chest, released in 2006, Depp was 22 years older than the Pride and Prejudice star at 41, with the Edward Scissorhands actor later revealing how he’d felt about their on-screen kiss.
The pair shared a kiss in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequel (Disney)
While talking to The Standard in 2012, he said: “Kissing someone you are not romantically involved with is always awkward, but the fact that Keira is twenty something years younger than me made it infinitely more awkward. Still, she was a good sport about it and we did what we had to do.”
Knightley also commented on the kiss in an interview with TMZ in 2006, saying: “I couldn’t ask for a better kissing scene with Johnny Depp actually I think my 14 year-old self was yelping with pleasure.
“It was fantastic! What more can a girl ask for? I’ve got Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom and I get to kiss both of them. It’s wonderful!”
But looking back on that point in her life, Knightley said that she needed ‘many years of therapy’ to overcome how she felt with her meteoric rise to stardom following the franchise’s success.
The pair had a 20+ year age difference when they kissed (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Speaking with The Telegraph in 2019, the British actor said: “The fame that came with them I just couldn’t handle.
“So looking back, would I do anything different? No, I wouldn’t because I’m unbelievably lucky now, and my career is in a place where I really enjoy it, and I have a level of fame that’s much less intense.”
In a recent interview with The Times, she admitted that the experience of filming Pirates on set was ‘making and breaking you at the same time’.
“I was seen as s**t because of them, and yet because they did so well I was given the opportunity to do the films that I ended up getting Oscar nominations for [Pride & Prejudice and The Imitation Game],” she highlighted.
Knightley added: “They were the most successful films I’ll ever be a part of and they were the reason that I was taken down publicly.
“So, they’re in a very confused place in my head.”
Featured Image Credit: Disney / Dave Hogan/Getty Images
Topics: Johnny Depp, Film, Celebrity
Joshua Nair
People swear they ‘feel younger’ after trying ‘magic’ gummies with a surprising ingredient
Here’s everything you need to know about ‘the miracle molecule’
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There’s plenty of ‘miracle’ anti-ageing products out there, but these gummies might just be worth the hype.
NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is a bit of a buzzword in the world of anti-ageing at the moment. Or you might have heard of the abbreviation NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). But don’t let those long and technical names put you off.
Both have quickly become a must-have with celebrities such as Joe Rogan, The Kardashians and Hailey Bieber reportedly big fans.
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And even though they’ve been hooking themselves up to NAD IV drips, there is a way for us to benefit from the supplement here in the UK and thankfully there are no needles or injections involved.
If you’re looking for an easy and tasty way to get some of the same benefits that the celebs have been getting, Orange County’s NMN Gummies have just hit the market. And when we found out that you could take what is thought to be ‘the miracle molecule’ in the form of gummies, we were certainly intrigued.
I mean, who wouldn’t want to take all their vitamins and supplements in gummy form?
Here’s what you need to know about the latest anti-ageing supplement and why it might be beneficial to you.
What is NMN?
First of all, it’s important to break down what NMN means and according to Healthline, “at specific doses, NMN supplements may help improve insulin sensitivity and heart function and reduce tiredness with few side effects.” But as with any supplement or vitamin that you might be thinking about taking, it’s a good idea to consult your GP or pharmacist before doing so.
NMN is a molecule that our bodies make naturally and while research is still ongoing, it is thought to help with brain and heart health, sleep, memory and a few chronic conditions.
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And Orange County’s NMN Gummies make taking the supplement so much easier.
If you’ve ever struggled to swallow numerous chalky tablets as you try to take your daily vitamins and supplements, you’ll know how quickly that becomes rather off-putting and stops you from making it a part of your daily routine. Whereas, these mixed fruit-flavoured gummies definitely go down a lot easier.
The reason that the celebs have been flocking to try this particular supplement is the fact that it is reported to slow down the ageing process, with some claiming that it can slow down or reverse the natural signs of ageing such as hair thinning and loss and skin elasticity and firmness.
How much do the gummies cost?
The Orange County NMN Gummies are priced at £26.99 for a tub of 30 gummies. Or, you can save 20% on every order if you buy them via their subscription, making each tub just £21.59 or 80p a gummy.
And if you’re still not sure if they’re for you, they also have a 30 day money back guarantee, allowing you to try them out to see if you notice any difference to your overall energy levels and skin or hair.
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Ellis Cochrane
Johnny Depp gives speech at funeral of Shane MacGowan
The actor, 60, paid tribute to his late pal Shane MacGowan at his funeral in County Tipperary
Johnny Depp joined hundreds of mourners and a string of music legends in Ireland today (8 December) as the world said goodbye to Shane MacGowan.
The Pogues frontman, 65, passed away on 30 November after being diagnosed with the life-threatening brain condition encephalitis, just after he had been discharged from hospital in time for Christmas.
His widow Victoria Mary Clarke later said that he had died of pneumonia, a condition he was routinely hospitalised with in the year leading up to his death, although he ‘wasn’t ready to stop fighting – but his body did it for him.’
Family, friends and fans of MacGowan lined the streets in Nenagh, County Tipperary, as his funeral got underway at the St Mary of the Rosary church on Friday (8 December).
The ‘Fairytale of New York‘ hitmaker got the send off he deserved, with his family members dancing in the aisles between the pews as his classic Christmas tune played.
A host of famous faces also lined the rows, including his former bandmates from The Pogues, Bob Geldof, Game of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen, Aussie musician Nick Cave, former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and Irish president Michael D Higgins.
Many of them stepped up to deliver touching tributes to MacGowan, both through music and words – while Bono, who is currently in the middle of a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, appeared in a pre-recorded video to do a reading.
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Johnny Depp also sent his pal on with a few words and read one of the Prayers of the Faithful focusing on peace, love and forgiveness, saying: “We pray for a deeper spirit of compassion in the world, yet we feel the pain of others.
“Understand their need and reach out to all who suffer in any way with the continuous love that is rooted in faith and peace.”
The actor, donning a black suit, hat and scarf, also carried MacGowan’s coffin during the poignant service which celebrated the late singer as a legendary poet, lyricist and trailblazer.
The unlikely duo have been friends for over 30 years, with Depp saying he simply ‘fell in love with’ the Dirty Old Town crooner as soon as he met him.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star said in 2020: “When I met Shane he was negotiating a pool table. There was a drink in this hand, a pint, and in this hand, there was a guitar.
“And he was teetering, balancing back and forth trying to negotiate which way to fall. I watched him do that for about 15 minutes. Then I was introduced to him, before he fell, and from that moment on you just knew…
“There are moments in life when you know this will happen one time and one time only, when you get the opportunity to spend time with greatness.
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“Having known him a long, long time I can only say I fell in love with him the second I met him and I’m still in love with him to this day.”
Depp even sang at MacGowan’s wedding with Clarke in Copenhagen in 2018 and described the couple as ‘best friends’ who managed to make it after ‘many years under all kinds of duress’.
He also produced the 2020 documentary Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan, which gave fans a warts-and-all look at the singer’s illustrious career in The Pogues and as a solo artist.
MacGowan publicly offered his support to Depp in an open letter last year while his defamation trial was underway, dubbing him the ‘brother he never had’ as well as a ‘brilliant actor and a great musician’.
The awkward subject also got a mention while Clarke delivered her eulogy to her late husband, as she recalled how he had encouraged the Willy Wonka star to forgive his ex-wife Amber Heard.
She said: “I hope you don’t mind me saying this Johnny, but when Johnny had a court case involving his ex-wife Amber, Shane had a long conversation with you, didn’t he, and urged you to forgive Amber.
“He just thought it was the best thing to do because he believed genuinely in forgiveness.”
She then smiled at Depp before adding: “And I’m sure you have [forgiven her] by now, haven’t you? Course you have.”
Featured Image Credit: X/ShaneMacGowan
Topics: Music, Johnny Depp, Ireland, Celebrity
Olivia Burke
Amanda Holden gives brutal one-word reason for not fancying Johnny Depp
How will Johnny Depp cope??
Johnny Depp’s just one of the blokes many of our mum’s would be swooning over while we grew up watching him as the iconic drunken Disney pirate.
And to be fair, that’s not exactly changed over the years as he’s continued to film mega movies, appear with a guitar at concerts and be at the centre of a televised court case with with some pretty serious allegations.
But not every mum out there fancies Depp – including Amanda Holden.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge is often slinging out her hot takes, whether people are bothered about hearing them or not.
And amidst the like of slamming Sharon Osbourne and making an unexpected comment about Paul Rudd, the 53-year-old has given a brutal one-word reason for not fancying Depp.
Holden’s hanging on to the rumour. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Mercury Studios)
While much of Gen Z (and well, plenty of millennials I guess) have declared it a ‘rat boy summer’ as they crush on men with sharp, mouse-like features, Holden’s got her own type.
The mum says she leans more towards ‘horse-like’ features, swooning over her husband Chris Hughes’ ‘gorgeous’ hair, tall frame and ‘noble’ charm.
Holden was talking about ‘hot rodent men’ during her radio show, when a listener suggested Depp could be part of the ‘horse’ category of blokes.
But the BGT star simply wasn’t having it – she doesn’t fancy the Pirates of the Caribbean actor because he’s ‘smelly’ apparently.
She went all in as she said: “I dunno, I know that Johnny Depp is a bit smelly. So I don’t fancy him.”
There was actually a long-standing rumour years ago that Depp, well, stinks. And you know, like everyone does if they smell good, he went public to insist that he smells good.
She’s been married to her horsey since 2008. (GC Images)
While presenting an award back in 2016, he recalled an interaction with some strangers: “They said, ‘You do look like a hobo, but you smell really good’. And goddamn it, I smell really good!”
He apparently also claimed he wasn’t mad about so many people believing he stinks as he said he actually found it quite funny.
As Holden banged on about preferring ‘horse men’, her co-host Jamie Theakston jumped in to suggest that Liverpool Football legend Jurgen Klopp could be one of these horse blokes.
And listeners added that Sylvester Stallone could be one of these stallions too – pretty fitting if you ask me.
Well, gutted for you Depp, Holden doesn’t fancy you.
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Topics: Amanda Holden, Johnny Depp, Celebrity
Jess Battison
Real reason why Johnny Depp didn’t look at Amber Heard once during entire trial
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp faced off in a highly publicised defamation trial in 2022
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s 2022 defamation court case was one that captured attention around the world.
During the case, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor never appeared to look at his former wife or meet her eye.
Now the real reason for the lack of eye contact has been explained, as part of the Netflix documentary Depp v. Heard.
The feature length documentary, told in three episodes, focuses on the case after Depp sued Heard for $50 million over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post, titled: “I spoke up against sexual violence – and faced our culture’s wrath. That has to change.”
Depp’s legal team put forward the case that while the article never mentioned him explicitly, it inferred that he was the offender behind the sexual violence that Heard claimed to have suffered.
During the defamation trial, which lasted several weeks, Heard accused Depp of physical abuse and claimed he left her with bruises after altercations.
Yet during the entire case, Depp never appeared to look at Heard – something his lawyer Camille Vasquez pointed out while examining Heard on the stand.
In court, Vasquez said: “Mr. Depp hasn’t looked at you once this entire trial, has he?”
Heard then responded: “Not that I’ve noticed, no.”
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp faced off in a highly publicised defamation trial in 2022. (STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Vasquez highlighted that Heard had looked over at her former husband many times, yet received no interaction back as she then explained: “You know exactly why Mr. Depp won’t look back at you, don’t you? He promised you would never see his eyes again, isn’t that true?”
While Heard struggled to recollect if that was ever said, Vasquez then played a clip from the pair’s last meeting in 2016.
Depp could be heard in the recording as he said: “We won’t have to see each other again. You will not see my eyes again.”
Despite the promise, which Depp seemingly kept, Heard pointed out that he ‘could not’ look at her as she replied: “As far as I know, he cannot look at me.”
Vasquez replied: “He won’t look at you, right Ms. Heard?”
Depp won the 2022 defamation trial. (EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
To which Heard insisted: “He can’t.”
During the trial, Depp’s body language was highly analysed with many speculating that the actor’s refusal to look at his former partner could be a sign of guilt.
Julie Grant, lawyer and host of Court TV, told Good Morning Britain: “Him looking down most of the time was concerning.”
However, the case eventually concluded when the jury sided with Depp and ordered Heard to pay him $15 million in damages.
Depp v. Heard is available to stream on Netflix now.
