Johnny Depp has been in 8 films spanned over two decades which have been directed by Tim Burton, highlighting his acting abilities to condemn to varying roles. These films include Corpse Bride 2005, Sweeney Todd 2007 and Dark Shadows 2012.

Johnny Depp joked at an appearance at Glastonbury a year later about the assassination of Donald Trump, which followed a statement released by Trump and an apology shortly after issued by Johnny Depp for his comment. This event allows for Depp's 'twisted' and alternative sense of humor to be seen by an audience, allowing an audience insight to his personality and authentic self.

His adaption to suit a Harry Potter sequel film develops Depp's star image to show he can portray the villain character just as strongly as the protagonist.

Depp met Winona Ryder in 1989, after a three year relationship in the public eye, and working together in Edward Scissorhands, the pair split. Ryder spoke out about Depp during his court case against Heard, stating that "(she) only know(s) him as a really good, loving, caring guy who is very, very protective of the people that he loves" - this enables fans insight into other celebrities personal experience of Depp.

Vanessa shared a statement during Johnny's defamation trial that "through all these years I've known Johnny to be a kind, attentive, generous and non-violent person and father," Paradis said. "This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known, and from my personal experience of many years, I can say he was never violent or abusive to me."

The pair got engaged and married soon, despite rumors of a turbulent relationship behind the scenes. Following their split in 2016, Heard took Depp to court in a legal battle with allegations of domestic violence.

These allegations are extremely damaging for Depp's star image and persona.

Depp's political views are made noticeable to fans through his support of the campaign, allowing fans to see the 'real' version of Depp, revealing his private beliefs to the public.

The public arrest of Johnny Depp may have fed into the bad boy, grungy alter ego that he expresses through his style choices. This allows for fans to see his persona in a different light after the public arrest.

Depp fell victim to the rise and fall trajectory that many celebrities face in the public eye.

He later refused to return to the franchise after Disney tried to bring him back after the truth of the allegations came out, due to Disney not supporting him initially.

The choice made by Dior to support him spiked a 23% rise in Dior Sauvage sales.

Depp's openness and vulnerability builds upon his star personality to fans, allowing them to know the 'real' him.

Depp's vulnerability again allowed for fans to see the 'real' him.

These claims made by Heard could cause defamation of Depp's name, adding to people's perception of Depp's troubled star persona.

Though he was found not guilty of these allegations at the end of the trials, it was still very damaging for his star image.

This helps fans to see the 'real' version of him, combining his acting persona of Johnny Depp and more personal persona of Johnny Depp.

Johnny Depp is present in a variety of media texts - the ability to be present in this way illustrates the power and relevance he has in society. This allows for audiences to construct their own version of Depp's persona depending on where/how they have consumed/experienced him.

Depp received an overwhelming amount of support surrounding his infamous Depp v Heard court case, reinforcing that fans of Depp must have faith in these allegations being false and that they see the 'real' version of Depp behind the lies.