People Say Johnny Depp’s Son Has “No Resemblance” With Him

Hollywood legend Johnny Depp has two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack Depp, with Vanessa Paradis. His daughter, Lily-Rose, is no stranger to the spotlight, but Jack prefers to keep a low profile. When he does show up in public from time to time, some people can’t help but see a strong resemblance to his dad. Others, though, don’t think they look alike at all and even wonder if they’re really blood-related.

Johnny grew a family with Vanessa Paradis.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis shared a remarkable and enduring relationship that lasted for 14 years, from the late ’90s until their separation in 2012. What’s intriguing about their love story is that, despite their long time together and the family they built, the couple never officially tied the knot in marriage.

Their decision to remain unmarried was a personal choice, and it resonated with their desire for privacy and a non-traditional approach to their relationship. However, throughout their time together, Johnny and Vanessa’s love story was marked by their shared experiences, artistic endeavors, and their joint journey of raising their two children, Lily-Rose and Jack.

Their love story started in the late ’90s, in a quaint hotel in France. Sparks flew, and before they knew it, they were head over heels in love. But their love story didn’t just stop at romance. It blossomed into a beautiful family.

In 1999, they celebrated the arrival of their first bundle of joy, a daughter named Lily-Rose Melody Depp. That moment marked the beginning of their journey as parents. Johnny and Vanessa were dedicated mom and dad, trying their best to give their kid a taste of the ordinary life they never had.

Then, in 2002, their family got even more awesome as they welcomed their son, John Christopher “Jack” Depp III. With two little ones running around, Johnny and Vanessa’s bond as a family grew stronger by the day.

Talking about their bond, Vanessa said at the time: “He’s got me, and he knows he’s got me. I love the romance of ’Let’s get married,’ but then when you have it so perfect, I mean, I’m more married than anybody can be — we have two kids. Maybe one day, but it’s something I can really do without.”

Unfortunately, the couple split in 2012, but Johnny Depp said they had “amicably separated” and asked for privacy for their family. Their daughter, Lily-Rose, was just 13 years old when her parents split. Surprisingly, despite the challenges that often come with a separation, Lily-Rose shared that her teenage years had been pretty relaxed and easy-going. Johnny, on the other hand, was more open about how he was coping post-separation.

In a 2013 interview, “At times, certainly unpleasant, but that’s the nature of breakups, I guess, especially when there are kiddies involved.” He added, “It doesn’t stop the fact that you care for that person, and they’re the mother of your kids. You’ll always know each other, and you’re always gonna be in each other’s lives because of those kids. You might as well make the best of it.”

His son Jack decided to stay out of the spotlight.

Growing up with parents as famous as Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Jack, and Lily-Rose had a childhood that was anything but ordinary. But Vanessa, their mom, did her best to keep them out of the media circus. She didn’t want to push them into the spotlight against their will. She confessed: “For my children I secretly choose France. Only, in the south of France you can live much more anonymously.”

Lily-Rose decided to embrace the family tradition and went for an acting career, so she stayed in the spotlight. But Jack took a different route. However, he also proved his artistic flair in other ways, by forming his own band and showing a keen interest in drawing. Despite having a natural talent for the arts, Jack has no intention of becoming an actor, according to his proud father, Johnny Depp.

“My boy Jack has always been a very talented draftsman. He draws really super-well. He also plays music very well. He’s got a good feel for that. Aside from school plays and things, he hasn’t shown any desire to become an actor,” Johnny remarked.

Interestingly, Jack’s full name, John Jack Christopher Depp III, pays homage to both his father and grandfather. What’s even more fascinating is that the commonly used name “Jack” coincides with one of Johnny Depp’s most iconic film characters, Captain Jack Sparrow, adding a touch of cinematic charm to his name.

Johnny shares a really close bond with his son.

Johnny Depp and his son Jack might not share the same career goals, but they have a strong bond and some similarities in their personalities. Johnny has shared some interesting stories about Jack. One funny story was about Jack learning to drive at the age of 15. Like any teenager, he had his share of hilarious and relatable experiences while getting behind the wheel. “He has my instincts—my boy, and uh, he’s crashed about five golf carts.”

Additionally, during Johnny’s challenging legal battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, he opened up about how the trial affected his children. Johnny wanted to shield them from the trial’s negative consequences, emphasizing how important it was to protect them.

Amid his heartfelt speech about shielding his children from the trial’s fallout, Johnny also shared a proud and humorous moment. He recalled the time when Jack excitedly told him that he was starting his own band and revealed the band’s name, to which Johnny went like: “We don’t need a paternity test. That’s my kid.”

Fans have pointed out that Johnny and his son Jack don’t look alike.

While Johnny’s son shares his father’s interests, there was a point when fans didn’t see much of a physical resemblance between the two. About three years ago, a news outlet published an article featuring famous father-son duos who supposedly looked alike, and Johnny and Jack were among them.

However, when fans saw the side-by-side photo of Jack and his father, they had a lot to say. Many comments expressed how different the two looked, “I wouldn’t know that was his son”, one user wrote, with some going as far as to say that Jack resembled actor Jack Black more than his own dad.

The same thing happened when the same news outlet reported a rare sighting of Johnny’s son who supposedly looked like him. One Facebook user commented with a picture of a young Johnny and remarked: “Johnny at his son’s age now...no resemblance!!!”, and similar comments like, “He looks absolutely NOTHING like him.”

However, despite any physical differences, there’s no denying that they are family and share a close bond. In this family dynamic, Jack and his sister, Lily-Rose, also maintain a strong relationship and close brotherhood bond. “My brother and I are super close, so it’s been cool to fight over what’s in the fridge again or whatever,” Lily-Rose said.

Johnny Depp has captured the hearts of many, and it’s not just because of his incredible talent or his role as a great dad. The actor has also shown his caring side on numerous occasions, like when he dressed up as Jack Sparrow to make a sick fan’s day.