Fifty-eight-year old American actor, producer, and musician Johnny Depp had much to say about cancel culture when he was present in Spain at the San Sebastián film festival to receive an honorary award.

Famous for his role as Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean and other leading parts in various movies and TV shows, Depp was publicly accused of domestic abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard in 2016. Johnny filed a defamation lawsuit against Amber for $50 million over an op-Ed about domestic violence. Amber had written this piece in the Washington Post, in 2018, without any mention of Depp. The case will go on trial in April 2022.

Moreover, Johnny was pulled out of the cast of the Harry Potter film series Fantastic Beasts. This step was due to the ongoing fierce legal battle between Depp and Heard. Depp faces a public backlash in Hollywood and elsewhere. So, what are Johnny Depp's thoughts concerning "Cancel Culture." He details the effects of this toxic culture and its consequences on both himself and others.

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8 Johnny Depp Calls Himself A Cancel Culture Victim

Depp said that he considers himself to be a victim of cancel culture. Because of his fierce legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp faced harsh criticism after Heard accused him of domestic abuse.

Johnny lamented that it is an injustice, that he is a victim of the cancel culture. He said he only makes movies and has denied that he committed any wrongdoings. The star was accused of beating his wife, physically and emotionally abusing her for many years during their marriage. Depp and Heard met in 2009 and got married in 2015.

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7 He Thinks Cancel Culture Is Out Of Hand

Johnny declared that anyone can say anything about someone else and ruin everything as a result. He went on to say that it just takes one statement, one sentence, and there will be no more ground left for the person to stand. Depp shared those sentiments as he received an award at the 2021 San Sebastian Film Festival. The famous actor implied that people are afraid of saying or doing anything now. They have no freedom and feel anything they utter can be turned and used against them.

6 Depp Argued No One Is Safe From The Effects Of Cancel Culture

Johnny Depp was holding a press conference ahead of getting an honorary Donostia Award when he told journalists he thinks no one is safe from the implications of Cancel Culture, not themselves, not a single person. He also criticized the instant rush to judgment when accusations against the person concerned might actually be false.

Depp has constantly denied allegations against him and refused to admit that he ever abused his wife. On the contrary, Depp’s former personal assistant declared that Amber was the one who subjected Johnny to domestic abuse for years in the relationship.

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5 Johnny Said Cancel Culture Has Hurt A Lot Of People

Johnny revealed that Cancel Culture hasn't only affected him. He said that Cancel Culture has happened to many people, including women, men, and children. Depp added that those affected by the devastating effects of Cancel Culture suffered and were hurt because of this culture, and they were gaslighted into thinking they did something wrong. They may also believe that they are bad people when they’re not.

4 He Subtly Blamed The Loss Of His Case Against 'The SUN' For Recent Efforts To Get Him Canceled

Back in 2020, Johnny Depp lost his libel case against the UK SUN newspaper that labeled him a "wife-beater” in an article published in 2018. Following this event, Depp was dropped by Warner Bros from the Fantastic Beasts franchise. This presents an example of how Cancel Culture affected Depp’s life and career. Johnny was replaced by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen in Fantastic Beasts 3.

3 Depp Implied Cancel Culture Is A Trend In Hollywood

Johnny Depp is sure Hollywood has changed from how it used to be. He implied cancel culture is embedded in the television and film industry. People who were committing awful acts several years ago are facing the repercussions of Cancel Culture today.

One could question why Hollywood is encouraging extreme cancel culture now and didn’t do it a long time ago. The answer may be related to the rise of Woke Capitalism and the need to generate money from anything considered trendy, even if it meant exploiting social and humanitarian issues.

2 He Called Cancel Culture A Complex Situation

When asked by a journalist about his thoughts on Cancel Culture and the effects of social media on celebrities, Johnny Depp replied by saying it is a very complex situation. The question was asked to Depp when he was attending the Spanish San Sebastian Film Festival to receive an honorary Donostia award.

1 Johnny Called On Everyone To Stand Up To Cancel Culture

During his press conference, Depp pleaded with reporters and viewers to stand up to the injustices faced by themselves, their loved ones, and those they care about. He demanded them not to sit down and do something instead. Johnny also added that those people that face the terrifying effects of Cancel Culture need help and support.

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