Johnny Depp returns to spotlight with surprise cameo at 2022 MTV VMAs
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards featured some big stars Sunday night, including a bizarre cameo by actor Johnny Depp. While rumors about a potential appearance by the Pirates of the Caribbean star had circulated, there was skepticism as Depp had been out of the spotlight since his recent defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard over accusations of abuse.
Depp’s face appeared on a digital astronaut about eight minutes into the show.
“Hey, you know what?” Depp rhetorically asked. “I needed the work.” “
He appeared later to transition the show from a commercial break saying, “Hey, VMAs. Let's get back to the music, shall we?”
His third and final appearance came about 75 minutes into the award show.
“I want you guys to know that I'm available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, weeks, any old thing you need,” said Depp, adding ““Oh, I’m also a dentist.”
Many viewers were excited about Depp’s appearance, while others were not quite as thrilled by the alleged abuser’s cameo. And while the moment was billed as the actor’s big comeback, it seemed to confuse as many viewers as it inspired.
Video Transcript
JOHNNY DEPP: MVMAs. Let's get back to the [MUTED] music, shall we?
- The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards featured some big stars Sunday night, including a bizarre cameo by actor Johnny Depp.
JOHNNY DEPP: You know what? I needed the work.
- While rumors about a potential appearance by the Pirates of the Caribbean star had circulated, there was skepticism as Depp had been out of the spotlight since his recent defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard over accusations of abuse.
JOHNNY DEPP: I just want you guys to know that I'm available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes. Any old thing you need, anything.
- Many viewers were excited about Depp's appearance while others were not quite as thrilled by the alleged abuser's cameo. And while the moment was billed as the actor's big comeback, it seems to confuse as many viewers as it inspired. But on the off chance any viewers have a cavity, at least they now know someone who can help.
JOHNNY DEPP: I'm also a dentist.
