Johnny Depp met his ex-wife Amber Heard on The Rum Diary (2011) sets. He was married to Vanessa Paradis but didn’t shrink back from confessing the “sparks” he felt along with his co-star. The comedy-drama was a box office failure, but what’s more shocking was the salary difference between the previous couple. Scroll below for the interesting scoop!
The Rum Diary was based on Hunter S. Thompson’s 1998 novel of the identical name. The American comedy film boasted an ensemble forged of Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, and Giovanni Ribisi. JD played the leading role of Paul Kemp, while his ex-wife portrayed Chenault Holdsworth.
Johnny Depp’s salary for The Rum Diary
Made on a staggering budget of $45 million, The Rum Diary was a industrial flop, garnering only $30.13 million on the worldwide box office. What’s more shocking is that Johnny Depp took home almost 33% of the budget, which later became 50% of the worldwide earnings.
As per Celebrity Net Value, Johnny Depp was paid a salary of $15 million for his leading role in Bruce Robinson’s directorial.
Amber Heard’s salary for The Rum Diary
To start with, Amber had done quite just a few roles, but her profession had yet to kick off. Her big role opposite Johnny earned her massive fame and recognition. Besides, their whirlwind romance was one other big topic of debate amongst Hollywood buffs.
As per multiple reports, Amber Heard was paid a salary of only $2,472 for her role in The Rum Diary. That is about 99% lower than what superstar Depp took home!
More about Johnny Depp & Amber Heard!
Johnny and Amber tied the knot in a non-public ceremony in 2015. Unfortunately, their relationship witnessed a shocking turn when the Aquaman actress filed for divorce in May 2016 and accused her then-husband of domestic violence. She also gained a restraining order against him.
The allegations were rubbished by Johnny Depp, who later filed a legal suit against the “wife beater” claims against The Sun. He also filed a $50 million defamation suit against Amber Heard. The case was later settled for a sum of $1 million.
Amber now peacefully lives along with her daughter Oonagh Paige, whom she welcomed via surrogacy, and her girlfriend Bianca Butti in Spain. Johnny Depp, alternatively, is now residing away from the cameras within the Bahamas.
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