Johnny Depp, best known for his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, has spoken about preferring a quiet, solitary life away from Hollywood buzz. In a feature with Somerset Life, it was shared that he makes his home in the English countryside, specifically within Somerset, where the pace is calmer and much less crowded than the glamorous streets of show business.
“Honestly, I’m a fairly shy person,” Depp admitted at the time. “Being in Britain, and especially in Somerset, gives me a chance to simply be myself. That simplicity is refreshing. I can go shopping or run errands without constantly being approached for selfies.”
According to a report from the Evening Standard, the actor purchased a substantial property in Somerset in 2014, valued at about £13 million. The estate is described as a sizable country home located roughly three and a half hours by car from London, with a footprint that includes 12 bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Somerset Life portrays the residence as a large estate sprawling across 850 acres, surrounded by protected, walled gardens that offer seclusion and space to unwind.
In related notes of charity and connection, there were reports that Depp showed support for a seriously ill 11-year-old blogger named Corey. A video message was recorded to offer encouragement to the boy, underscoring a private, personal side of the actor beyond his on-screen persona.