Johnny Depp’s surprise appearance as Moonman at the 2022 VMAs
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Johnny Depp surprised the fans as he came dressed as a floating astronaut at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held on Sunday night.
Here is everything you need to know.
Johnny Depp appears as a Moon Person at MTV VMAs
Johnny Depp shocked the audience at the MTV Video Music Awards as he hovered above them wearing the show’s silver astronaut mascot.
However, Depp’s face was digitally added inside the helmet of a spaceman which is an inspiration for the network’s Moon Person statue. Moreover, his appearance was seemingly pre-recorded.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor briefly appeared throughout the live ceremony to deliver jokes and random commentary.
At the start of the show, Depp was heard saying, ‘And you know what? I needed the work.’
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Furthermore, he floated over the Prudential Center arena in a later segment. This time mentioning, ‘Hey VMAs, let’s get back to the f***ing music, shall we?’
Regardless, he also made a cameo and offered his professional services after the performance by Jack Harlow, Fergie, and Lizzo.
According to Deadline, he said, ‘I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes. Any old thing you need. ANYTHING, you name it. So, oh, I’m also a dentist.’
The Edward Scissorhands actor further took to his Instagram handle to share the video of his appearance at the award show.
He outlined the post with a caption that read, ‘Guess who? #VMAs.’
LL Cool J, Jack Harlow, and Nicki Minaj hosted this year’s MTV VMAs. Moreover, Minaj went on to receive the Vanguard Award at the event.
More about Johnny Depp’s appearance at MTV VMAs
Johnny Depp has not made an appearance at the VMAs since 2012 when he bagged the Generation Award.
The 59-year-old star has won five moonmen statues throughout his career. It included prizes for Best Male Performance, Best Villain, and Global Superstar.
Depp reportedly was ‘really excited’ for his ‘comeback’ at the MTV Video Music Awards this year.
His appearance comes months after the end of his tumultuous and controversial defamation suit against his former wife Amber Heard.
Depp sued the Aquaman actress over a piece she wrote in 2018 where she alleged that she was a survivor of domestic abuse.
The case ran throughout the summer. But ultimately the jury decided to vote against the 36-year-old star.
