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.