Johnny Depp Shares Rare Insight Into Raising Kids Lily-Rose Depp and Jack Depp

And like his son, Johnny—who took a step back from acting in recent years amid his legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard—now prefers a quieter lifestyle.

“To this day I just rarely go out,” Johnny shared. “If friends invite me out for Mexican, I say, ‘Dude, that’s sweet of you but I will ruin your night.’ My presence will bring attention and, Jesus, I have had almost 40 years of fame but I’m still not used to it. And I’m glad I’m not.”

That’s also why he doesn’t recommend the acting life for anyone looking to get into Hollywood.

“Sometimes kids say to me, ‘I want to be an actor, what’s your advice?’ And I say, ‘Don’t be!’” he said with a smile. “I know what’s coming for them. I was chucked on that road and the only advice that I can give is, ‘Don’t allow anyone to make you something you are not.’”

Johnny continued, “They’ll want you to be a poster boy and it’s tempting—a lot of money. And if that’s the direction you want? Go for it. But don’t let anybody choose for you.”

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