Johnny Depp is calling out fake accounts pretending to be him. The 59-year-old actor took to his Instagram Story to warn fans about fake social media accounts impersonating him and those he works with.
"I’ve been made aware that there are fake accounts pretending to be me or people working with me," Depp began under the Story highlight he titled "PSA."
"I do not have any private or side accounts on any platforms. These are the only pages run by me and my team where we share updates and communicate," Depp added, listing his official social media accounts across several platforms.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor urged fans to be cautious as his team works to "combat the problem."
"I ask that you remain cautious as it seems these fake accounts can be relentless. My team is working to combat the problem. Thank you for your continued support and for making me aware of this issue!," he wrote before signing off on the PSA with, "Love & respect, JD X."
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Depp's warning to fans comes not long after he joined TikTok. The actor officially signed on to the platform just days after his six-week trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard ended, with the jury unanimously deciding that he was defamed by the 36-year-old actress and that she "acted with actual malice." Depp -- whose account is verified with a blue check mark -- currently has over 15 million followers.
For his inaugural post, he shared a message to his fans for sticking by him amid the long-running battle.
"To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been everywhere together, we have seen everything together. We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared. And now, we will all move forward together. You are, as always, my employers and once again I am whittled down to no way to say thank you, other than just by saying thank you. So, thank you. My love & respect, JD," he captioned the post.
@johnnydepp To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been everywhere together, we have seen everything together. We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared. And now, we will all move forward together. You are, as always, my employers and once again I am whittled down to no way to say thank you, other than just by saying thank you. So, thank you. My love & respect, JD
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In the video, Depp is seen waving to fans from his vehicle. There are also scenes of him playing his guitar onstage and preparing for his performance backstage.
While the actor is not currently following anyone on TikTok, he did pen a short bio, which reads, "Occasional Thespian." He also used the same profile picture as he has on Instagram.
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It has been quite a month for Hollywood star Johnny Depp.
The actor, who has been busy celebrating his verdict in the libel lawsuit against former wife Amber Heard, took a break to inform his fans of impostors on social media claiming to be him.
In a note shared on Instagram Story, the 59-year-old said that he was informed that some 'fake' social media accounts were 'pretending' to be him or claiming that they work with him.
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Clarifying further on Sunday, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star informed his nearly 26 million Instagram followers that he does not have any 'private or side accounts' on any social media platforms.
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"I’ve been made aware that there are fake accounts pretending to be me or people working with me. I do not have any private or side accounts on any platforms," his statement read.Depp also shared that he has verified accounts on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Discord which he and his team run.
Warning his fans, the Hollywood heartthrob urged people to be cautious of these relentless fake accounts. He further assured that his team is working to tackle this problem.
“I ask that you remain cautious as it seems these fake accounts can be relentless. My team is working to combat the problem. Thank you for your continued support and for making me aware of this issue! Love & respect, JD X,” his post concluded.
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After his victory in the defamation case against Heard, Depp shifted his focus to music and film.
Soon after his win, the American actor announced his new music album '18' with English rock guitarist Jeff Beck. The 13-track album will drop on July 15. It will mark his first major project released since the end of his highly-publicised defamation trial.
The album contains covers of The Velvet Underground's 'Venus In Furs', the Everly Brothers' ballad 'Let It Be Me' and Marvin Gaye's soul classic 'What's Going On'. There also are versions of Davy Spillane's 'Midnight Walker' and two songs from the Beach Boys' masterpiece, 'Pet Sounds' — 'Caroline, No' and 'Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)'.
Depp supplied two originals, including 'This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr', the set's first single. The cover of the album — a sketch of two young men in white T-shirts — was designed by Beck's wife, Sandra.
The actor, a member of the rock group Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, started recording with Beck in 2019, and also joined the guitarist's current European tour.
Besides the new album, the commercials featuring the actor - who has been the face of Dior fragrance since 2015 - returned to TV early this June. It is understood that the perfume reported record sales after the verdict in the case.
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