Flashback: 24-Year-Old Johnny Depp Is Not a Fan of Hollywood

Before he was a 3-time Oscar nominee or People's "Sexiest Man Alive,"  Johnny Depp was a young teen idol trying to navigate his newfound fame. ET first met Depp in 1988, just a year after he debuted his smoldering looks as Office Tom Hanson in 21 Jump Street, as screaming girls lined up to meet the star.

[Jazzari]

“I try to meet as many people as I can. I try to sign as many things as I can. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings or make anyone feel like I don’t have time.” Here during 2022 Trial. Godspeed and healing for JD.

[-hasamastersdegreeinwumbol]

he's the most unique actor alive, in my opinion. sure, he's an amazing actor, but his personality is what makes him a good guy.

[Books-and-coffee]

An honest and sincere artist. He never had to pretend in order to attract fame. I respect him for that.

[margiela]

Johnny Depp in 1988: Looks like a teen from 2022
Johnny Depp in 2022: Looks like a rock star from 1988

[Drew-lojl]

I love that he said “no” without any hesitation at all.

[kathleenmckeithen]

"No, I don't like the scene in Hollywood. Do you?" That was a classic Johnny Depp answer - straightforward, and honest. It makes me SO sad that his personal life has been unhappy, and I am sure Hollywood has had a whole lot to do with that. Sometimes physical beauty (he is beautiful), and talent can ruin a life.

[zzodysseuszz]

“I don’t want anyone to feel like I don’t have enough time” is something I never thought I’d hear from a celebrity especially when he still follows this today.

[djrdjr]

When someone in Hollywood is honest and sincere, it's like a breath of fresh air. I think being as famous as Johnny Depp is like walking through a mine field with so many wanting to bring you down. He's courageous and we like that.

[jakebond]

Johny Depp and Keanu Reeves are the people hollywood could not manipulate.

[EnderiumRace]

his personality never changed seeing how he was and seeing him now just a good guy straight and honest

[vivianmelendez]

" I don't wanna hurt anybody 's feelings " 💖

[misstimzy]

so hot and humble which makes him even more attractive!

[blaisetelfer]

The fact that the same man pulled off Sweeney Todd, Gilbert Grape and Jack Sparrow makes him a one-in-a-million talent.

[TomeRodrigo]

He doesn't want to hurt anybodys feelings. That sentence speaks for itself. That horror he had experienced with this woman-narcissist-predator is just beyond ridiculous.

[catherinegarcia]

I love how his mannerisms have never changed. From the way he talks, his body language, etc. And he's very sweet with his words without sugar coating anything.

[surfdreamer]

He was gorgeous then & is gorgeous now. It's so sad with everything he's going through.

[R.C.D.]

he still hasn't changed hes grown gracefully

[Zenobiadream]

The great Oscar winner Kathy Bates said she met Johnny Depp once when he was young, she said he was the most “present, sincere and anchored young actor she’s ever met that was never manipulated by fame of Hollywood”

[garulusglandarius]

He’s the same man now as he was back then, same values, respectfulness, mannerisms, openness, honesty and compassion. Johnny is the genuine article and his ethics/soul are not for sale. Johnny and Keanu Reeves are what real stars look like.

[justmirco]

I don't care what anyone says. I'm with him. Full support always. The media and Hollywood should retire.