Johnny Depp appears to have undergone extensive dental work after fans called out ‘rotting’ teeth

Johnny Depp was ridiculed by fans last year at the Cannes Film Festival for his 'rotting' teeth. Photo / Getty Images

Johnny Depp appears to have undergone extensive dental work.

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor sparked concern from fans at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival when promoting his film Jeanne du Barry because of his “rotting” smile, with several of his teeth appearing discoloured or damaged, but in a new clip shared to Instagram, the 61-year-old star had a full set of pearly whites on display.

Instagram user @killerbartender aka Rap Rap Zoilo shared footage of Johnny visiting his bar in the Bahamas, where he acknowledged a painting of his Captain Jack Sparrow character, greeted fellow drinkers and even stepped in to mix a drink with the member of staff.

One fan commented: “He looks so happy! And healthy and LOOK he got his teeth fixed!!!!!”

Johnny Depp appears to have had major dental treatment. Photo / Instagram

Another wrote: “Now there will be no one who can say anything bad about @johnnydepp’s teeth ... he has a beautiful mouth, a very healthy appearance.(sic)”

The Edward Scissorhands actor previously claimed he had never wanted perfect teeth and had “loads of cavities” in his gnashers by the time he was 30.

He told Premiere magazine in 1995: “I had a root canal done eight years ago that’s unfinished. It’s like a rotten little stub.

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“When I see people with perfect teeth, it drives me up the wall. I’d rather swallow a tick than have that!”

Meanwhile, Depp recently admitted his career has been “sometimes tragic”.

In a video message as he accepted the Global Contribution to Motion Picture award at the National Film Awards in London, he said: “Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak to you today. I feel very lucky, and I feel very honoured that you – all of you – allow me to still continue to do the work that I love to do.

Depp's teeth came under fire last year during the Cannes Film Festival. Photo / Getty Images

“It’s always especially humbling when recognition for your endeavours comes directly from the hearts of the people, the hearts and minds who’ve joined me on this long mystical, magical, sometimes tragic – yet never boring journey.

“I can’t thank you all enough for continuing to allow me to tell the stories that I feel are necessary to be told.

“And for having stuck with me and my curious collection of characters over these many years.”