National Post (National Edition)

BIG NUMBERS

-

After making Forbes’ list as the most overpaid actor for the second straight year in a row, Johnny Depp’s reputation for collecting easy paycheques while acting in box office stinkers has been solidified. It turns out there might be a good reason for Depp consistent­ly wanting to make dollars over art. According to a report from Deadline, the eccentric actor has been attempting to fund a $2 million a month lifestyle. Depp filed a fraud lawsuit against his longtime former business managers at The Management Group (TMG) for $25 million for “gross misconduct.” TMG shot back with a cross-complaint, claiming Depp lived an “ultra-extravagan­t lifestyle that often knowingly cost him in excess of $2 million per month to maintain, which he simply could not afford.” Here’s how they claim he spent some of his money:

$75 million

To “acquire, improve and furnish 14 residences, including a 45-acre château in the South of France, a chain of islands in the Bahamas, multiple houses in Hollywood, several penthouse lofts in downtown Los Angeles, and a fully-functionin­g house farm in Kentucky.”

$18 million

To “acquire and renovate a 150-foot luxury yacht.” As well as millions “acquiring and/or maintainin­g at least 45 luxury vehicles.”

$3 million

“To blast from a specially-made cannon the ashes of author Hunter Thompson over Aspen, Colo.”

$1 million

Just to archive collectibl­es and memorabili­a involving icons such as Marilyn Monroe, John Dillinger and Marlon Brando. The collection is so extensive it fills “12 storage facilities” and cost millions to buy.

$30,000

Per month on wine “he had flown to him from around the world for his personal consumptio­n.”

$200,000

Per month on private planes.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Canada