Johnny Depp Reportedly Set for Surprise VMAs Appearance in an Unexpected Role

Johnny Depp and Kate Moss were the '90s «it couple.» Depp and Moss met in 1994, after celebrity columnist, George Wayne, claimed to have introduced the pair at New York’s Cafe Tabac. From then, they were inseparable, hitting red carpets and trashing hotel rooms together during their four-year love affair.The  actor and the model were believed to have called it quits in 1997, with Depp taking responsibility for their ultimate demise.

Amber Heard’s sister, Whitney Heard, has a message for MTV following Johnny Depp's appearance during Sunday night’s 2022 Video Music Awards. On Sunday, Whitney called the network out following the ceremony. “@MTV you’re disgusting and clearly desperate! I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters...#DVMAs #IStandWithAmberHeard,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories over an image of her sister superimposed on a graphic with the DVMAS hashtag and logo.  Whitney, who also appeared on the witness stand during Amber and Johnny’s six-week trial, has been vocal about supporting her sister following the verdict that ruled mostly in Johnny’s favor.

Johnny Depp attended the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in a very unusual way. The 59-year-old actor, who is set to direct his first film in 25 years, made a special appearance as the popular ‘Moon Person’ on Sunday night.The Hollywood star was at the special event with a little help of technology, as his face was digitally featured on the helmet of the floating moon man, just in time for the opening segment of the show.“And you know what? I needed the work,” Depp said following a commercial break.

called the network out on her Instagram Story after Sunday’s VMAs, where Depp made his first on-camera appearance since this summer’s defamation trial. “@MTV you’re disgusting and clearly desperate! I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters,” Whitney wrote, sticking up for her sister. She also used the hashtags #DVMAS — seemingly referencing domestic violence — and #ISTANDWITHAMBERHEARD.The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star had a reoccurring role as a digitally superimposed astronaut floating above the VMAs stage Sunday.

Amber Heard‘s sister Whitney Henriquez has reacted to Johnny Depp‘s surprise appearance at the 2022 MTV VMAs last night (August 28).

Johnny Depp is back whether you like it or not.

Johnny Depp made a surprise cameo at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards – telling the audience he "needed the work" as he was projected on stage as the channel's famous Moon Man astronaut mascot. The actor and musician opened the ceremony on a night that saw British star Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj among the big winners. Depp's appearance at the show marks the latest step in a comeback into the public sphere since winning his multimillion-dollar lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp left fans stunned as he appearanced at the 2022 MTV VMAs as the channel’s famous mascot, the Moon Man.The moon person has been a regular feature of the MTV VMAs and started back in 1984.The 59 year old actor, who recently appeared to take aim at his ex in a song, was seen floating above the stage in a projection, and said: "Hey, you know what? I needed the work," as the music award ceremony opened. It was the latest appearance by the actor in a possible comeback into the public sphere, following his victory in the multi-million dollar lawsuit against former partner Amber Heard that was followed by so many around the world.

Thania Garcia That’s a wrap on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! Sunday night’s show kicked off with a bang as co-host Jack Harlow surprised audiences with Fergie as the night’s first performer, and ended just as big with Taylor Swift announcing a new album on the way. In between, the night offered plenty of meme-orable moments including Lizzo’s video for good acceptance speech which included the standout one-liner: “Bitch, I’m winning hoe!” Cheech and Chong also provided audiences with some laughs as they struggled to read the Teleprompters while introducing Global Icon Award recipients Red Hot Chili Peppers. Anitta, who gave a sultry performance of “Envolver,” teased audiences by shouting “VMAs! Did you think I wasn’t gonna shake my ass tonight?!”

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night – his first major public outing since his highly-publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.SEE: All the show-stopping red carpet looks from the 2022 MTV VMAsThe 59-year-old made a very brief appearance dressed as a Moon Person – the VMAs coveted awards trophy – while floating high above the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with only his face visible.WATCH: Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV VMAs While Johnny wasn't actually in the spacesuit, he did lend his voice to the ceremony and appeared to make a subtle reference to his recent court battle."I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need," he said before cheekily adding: "And you know what? I needed the work."READ: Johnny Depp celebrates huge career news as Amber Heard legal battle continuesRELATED: Kane Brown talks being a country artist at MTV VMAs 2022 - exclusiveJohnny also shared the clip on his Instagram alongside the caption: "Guess who? #VMAs," and his loyal followers went wild over his 'big comeback'."That's amazing! Good to see you, Johnny," replied one. A second said: "I'm honestly a bit choked up.

Johnny Depp made an appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as the show’s mascot — the moon person. This was the actor’s first appearance since the defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp was rumored to be appearing at the VMAs this year and he did end up making an appearance, but it was not exactly what we were expecting.

winning the Amber Heard defamation trial Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards.The first blink-and-you-missed-it moment happened after Jack Harlow and Fergie, as well as Lizzo took performed. Depp’s clean-shaven face and seemingly pulled back hair appeared in a digitally superimposed astronaut floating above the stage, “Hey, you know what? I needed the work,” Depp said before a narrator announced co-emcee LL Cool J to the stage. His likeness appeared again in the astro suit after a following commercial break, before Khalid took the stage.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as the coveted moonman at the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday night at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The 59-year-old actor floated from the ceiling wearing the iconic astronaut outfit during a seconds-long stint on the live telecast.

2022 MTV Video Music Awards. A source close to the production of the show confirmed to The Post that the 59-year-old star will dress up as a real-life Moon Person, the silver astronaut statue that VMA winners are awarded.