Cinemao’s outburst of Johnny Depp on the relationship with his own mother

Cinemao’s outburst of Johnny Depp on the relationship with his own mother

Pirates of the Caribbean actor recalled the aggressiveness of Betty Sue Palmer and said he learned to do exactly the opposite in raising his children

The actor Johnny Depp He shared details of his difficult childhood, marked by episodes of domestic violence and family instability. In an interview with The Telegraph, The actor spoke about the aggressiveness of his late mother, Betty Sue Palmerdescribed as an unpredictable and sometimes violent person. Depp He also pointed out that verbal and psychological abuse was constant, leaving deep marks in his formation.

“She beat me with a stick, a shoe, a grade, a phone, it didn’t matter. But I thank her for it. She taught me as not raising children. How to do exactly the opposite of what she did.”

The actor reported that during his childhood he and his brothers lived on alert, not knowing what to expect to cross with his mother around the house. Pejorative nicknames and humiliations were part of the routine, contributing to a hostile family environment. Depp He stated that the family even lived in motels after moving from Kentucky to Florida, facing financial and emotional difficulties.

Emotional consequences and search for relief

According to the actor, the impact of abuse was felt not only physically, but especially emotional. He revealed that he began to seek ways to relieve suffering still very young, even using medications to try to control anxiety and fear. The actor stated that the use of these substances had nothing to do with parties or fun, but as an attempt to self -medication in the face of lived trauma.

Depp He also mentioned that his father, despite being a calmer and more reserved figure, was guided by his mother to apply physical punishments. The end of the marriage of the parents of Johnny Depp It occurred when he was 15 years old, when his father left his family and said to his son, “Now you are the man of the house.” The actor reported not being prepared to assume such responsibility at that age.

Reflexes in adulthood and paternity

The protagonist of the franchise Pirates of the Caribbean He pointed out that the negative experiences of childhood directly influenced their way of raising their own children. Depp He said he sought to act oppositely to his mother, avoiding screaming or imposing fear. For him, the goal was to offer a safe and welcoming environment, unlike the one in which it grew.

He also stressed that the most important learning was to understand what not to do as a father. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and respect, seeking to break the cycle of violence and ensure that his children had a healthier and more balanced childhood.

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Source: Rollingstone

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