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Get Stranded on Johnny Depp's Private Island

Notoriously private actor comes out of hiding

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2009 1:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Just about any female on the planet would have heart palpitations if, like Vanity Fair editor Douglas Brinkley, they were invited by Johnny Depp on a trip to his private Caribbean island—with no handlers tagging along—and told, “You’ve got all-access. Ask me about anything you want.” A preview of the mag's upcoming cover story:

  • His yacht, Vajoliroja, is named for his partner, himself, and their two children—and it has a pirate theme.

  • He also named beaches on the island for his family, as well as mentors Hunter S. Thompson (Gonzo Beach) and Marlon Brando (Brando).
  • Depp gave a thumbs up to Tom Cruise’s performance in Tropic Thunder, which the group watched during the holiday.
  • To relax, he reads, plays guitar, and paints. “What I love to do is paint people’s faces, y’know, their eyes,” he says. “Because you want to find that emotion, see what’s going on behind their eyes.”

This Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 file photo shows Johnny Depp as he poses for a photograph at the Japan premiere of his film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,  in Tokyo.
This Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 file photo shows Johnny Depp as he poses for a photograph at the Japan premiere of his film "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," in Tokyo.   (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayash, file)
Johnny Depp, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role, arrives with Vanessa Paradis for the 80th Academy Awards, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Johnny Depp, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role, arrives with Vanessa Paradis for the 80th Academy Awards, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Johnny Depp accepts the award for Best Villain for 'Sweeney Todd' during the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on June 1, 2008 in Universal City, California.
Johnny Depp accepts the award for Best Villain for 'Sweeney Todd' during the 17th annual MTV Movie Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on June 1, 2008 in Universal City, California.   (Getty Images)
Actor Johnny Depp attends the European Premiere of 'Sweeney Todd' at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 10, 2008 in London, England.
Actor Johnny Depp attends the European Premiere of 'Sweeney Todd' at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 10, 2008 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
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I don’t think I’d ever seen any place so pure and beautiful. You can feel your pulse rate drop about 20 beats. It’s instant freedom. - Johnny Depp, on his island

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COMMENTS
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Robert_Dada
Jun 2, 2009 10:19 AM CDT
One of the best working today.
Observer
Jun 2, 2009 7:32 AM CDT
Depp is one of the luckiest M-Fer's in the world. And he is a great actor.

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