Johnny Depp appears as Moon Person during MTV VMAs 2022

Johnny Depp shocked fans at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday by dressing up as the network’s silver astronaut mascot

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Depp appeared in what appeared to be a pre-recorded segment for only a few moments at the show emceed by LL Cool J, Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj

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The 59-year-old actor hadn’t made an appearance at the award show since receiving the Generation Award back in 2012

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Throughout his decades-long career, he’s taken home five Moonmen statues including awards for Best Male Performance, Best Villain and Global Superstar

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The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor was “really excited” to make a “comeback” at this year’s VMAs following a tumultuous last couple of months

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Depp sued the 36-year-old actress following a 2018 opinion piece she wrote for the Washington Post about sexual violence

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