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Johnny Depp Credits Abusive Mother for Parenting Lessons
Johnny Depp has opened up about the physical abuse he endured from his late mother, Betty Sue Palmer, during his childhood, describing incidents where she beat him with various objects such as a stick, a shoe, an ashtray, and a phone. Despite this turbulent upbringing, Depp expressed gratitude for the painful lessons, stating that his experience taught him how not to raise his own children, encouraging him to do the opposite. He shares two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with ex Vanessa Paradis, and has cherished raising them away from the spotlight in the south of France, which he considers his true home. Depp has also reflected on the complex relationship with his mother, remaining close to her until her death in 2016, while acknowledging the verbal and psychological abuse was nearly worse than the physical. He has previously shared details of his difficult childhood during his 2022 defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, describing his mother as violent and cruel. Depp’s candid revelations highlight how his painful childhood shaped his approach to parenting and his desire to protect his children from similar experiences.
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