Again, this is a tabloid story, so take it for what it’s worth —
The Sun is reporting Johnny Depp is on indefinite leave from filming Sweeney Todd until Lily-Rose is fully recovered.
Personally, I thought that was a given, but the way they chose to present it is a bit alarmist — JOHNNY QUITS FILM FOR SICK GIRL. And, of course, other media outlets are starting to pick it up and splash it around with headlines like DEPP QUITS ACTING, so it’s causing a bit of a stir.
Just because he didn’t act today and he won’t act tomorrow doesn’t mean he’s “quit acting”. If we follow that logic, he technically “quits acting” every night when he leaves the studio.
It simply means he’s making sure his family is taken care of before returning to work. Anyone who’s ever been a parent knows your kids come first, and the job will work itself out. It may not be the Hollywood way, but then Johnny’s never been particularly ‘Hollywood’. At least he has an understanding boss.
I know many thoughts and prayers are still going out for Lily-Rose on a daily basis, so I’m sure she’ll be back into mischief in no time. But until then… JOHNNY’S NOT ACTING… just in case you haven’t heard the news. ;)
The following are comments left on the previous blog server for this entry:Patricia Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 1:41 am eHow annoying, I get so mad at these damn rumours and innuendoes. They love to stir things up. Things like this should be taken with a pinch of salt until it comes from Johnny himself.
And Trish I agree with you.
Jessica Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 3:01 am ehi my name is jessica i am 12 and 13 on april 9th i just love johnny depp and all our work we have to do on our fav actor is on johnny depp 4 me but other then that i think he should stay off film till lilyt-rose is better and that dosnt mean he will qit!!!!!!!
Tiffany Sparrow Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 3:36 am eI agree. I’d love to see Johnny punch these guys in the face (and I know he would, too). But has anyone heard anything about Lily-Rose being released from the hospital? I’ve heard that she is, and I’ve also heard that she isn’t. Which is true?
clodepp Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 3:44 am eIt’s sad though isn’t it?How desperate they must be..Johnny has always put family first,and he loves doing what he does,they cause so much commotion over nothing.I’ll give them something to talk about one day..My heart is with Lily and Her family=]
MAS Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 4:35 am eAt least he can take off indefinitely. That is NOT a luxury or option many parents have, unfortunately, especially single parents.
Depp Obsessed Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 7:00 am eRumors can be so disturbing! What a man Johnny Depp is. Of course he is going to put his family first. He is a devoted family man to his children and Vanessa.Let him have time with his sick daughter before returning to work. The media needs to leave him alone and give him and his family privacy during this time.I feel Johnny will be back, he just wants to spend some quality time with the family and after the sickness of Lily Rose that is to be expected.MEDIA…..leave Johnny and his family alone!Hugs, prayers, thought and love go out to Johnny and his family,
Denise
Beth Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 7:17 am eI agree with you Trish. All of us with children will do whatever it takes…FOR THEM!!Good for you Johnny. It must be a slow news day if the rumors are going to start their crap. I also think that until we hear from Johnny, Vanessa, or their reps we should just ignore the crap!!!!!!!!!!
Depply dippy 40 year old Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 8:56 am eAll who know and love Johnny will have already guessed he would not be working at the mo!! Der!!!!
michelle Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 9:04 am eI agree with you both .I’m sure there would be a statement made by johnnys publisist or someone who knows whats going on . These tabloids just run with stuff no matter where they hear it from . Anything to make a buck and at anyones expence. Johnny knows what his obligations are and will do what ever he has to. The studio knows how serious this is I’m sure they will accomadate him.After all his daughter is more important them making a film at this point. god speed to lily rose and many prayers to all the familys with sick childern.And a special prayer to johnny and his family to have strength and faith. God Bless
Susan Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 9:32 am eTis one of the reasons I have a lot of respect for Johnny..he loves his kids more than anything or anyone. More people in this world should take tips for parenting from him and Vanessa. Kudos to both and I am keeping them all in my prayers.
Rebecca Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 9:38 am eAwww.. That just makes me like him even more, he takes care of his family…Wish I knew him in real life
Christine D Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 10:30 am eFirst and foremost, I hope his little girl is doing much better. It is quitehard to know what is true and what isn’t. The media seems to be trumpeting around conflicting stories. I am sure he will take a break until she is recovered. To say he has quit the film or quit acting completely is totally speculative.
Barby Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 11:12 am eI agree with you all. Of course he hasn’t ‘quit acting’. He is just doing what any parent would do if they are able. I just hope Lily-Rose’s illness is not more serious than it seems. (Of course, we don’t know just what her illness was or is.) I am sure there is nothing to the story but trying to sell papers, but it is very disturbing to see how low tabloids and other press people will sink. I know it shouldn’t surprise me, but come on…we are talking about a man’s daughter here. No wonder celebs distrust the press and speak through publicists. It bothers me on many levels, but mainly because it takes away from the greater issue of the girl’s health and turns it into a stupid melodrama.Hopefully, Johnny pays no attention to that stuff any more.
Nannii Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 12:09 pm eI totally agree with u guys, just because he isn’t gonna act till his daughter gets better it’s not quiting.. geez I really think reporters should think befor they start to write the news and get all the facts straight, like she is not 4 she is 7 (it says in some news that she is 4 =S ) ….. And I pray for Lily-Rose to get better Asap
Lisa Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 12:17 pm eI recived the news yester day, and actually it was not a news. of course he is not acting while his daughter is ill. He woldnt be able to concentrate on that, he seems to be such a carring an devoted papa, so it would not work for him. And i totaly agree whith you Trish and all you, who mentoined that it is a ugly way to sell papers and news, and this could be misunderstood. Somebody would go to work and leave the baby girl to the mother, but Johnny could not do that. Lets hope Lily rose soon will full recover and everything is going to calm down.
Suzanne Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 12:23 pm eI agree with several of you that thought Johnny not working during this trying time was a given. I have been praying for Lily-Rose and the whole family since I first heard and will continue to do so. You know, a lot of us say that we will do anything for Johnny - you are all proving that at this moment of need. I’m sure Johnny and his family are feeling the love and care that we are sending them. Johnny has done so much for all of us, now is the time to give back and do something for this wonderful caring man and his family.
Elana Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 3:06 pm eEveryone needs to remember that his little girl was SERIOUSLY ill. You know Johnny and Vanessa are thanking God every day that they still have her. Of course he needs to be with his family through this. I thought the Sun was respecting their wishes of privacy. The media cretins and bottom dwellers that cannot leave them alone right now don’t deserve space on this planet! Johnny’s fans will patiently await his return
Karen Olsen Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 4:06 pm eI do hope Lily is going to be okay in the long run! I keep hearing/reading conflicting information (including whether or not the illness was actually blood poisoning), and have been worried while trying to figure out what is true or not. In any case, I’m much more concerned about the well-being of this family than the fact that Johnny is on leave from making a film. Any self-respecting parent would do the same if his/her child had been recently hospitalized…
Jackie (JohnnysChick) Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 5:10 pm eGood for Johnny. Family comes first, no matter what. And what morons. He hasn’t “quit acting”. He’s just taking care of his family, which, in my opinion, is the responsible thing to do. Lily-Rose will be up and about soon. We’re rooting for ya, lil’ girl!
denise Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 5:15 pm eI agree with everyone the media has a way of twisting everything!!!!
Debbie Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 5:57 pm eI agree with everyone also.Johnny and his family are in my thoughts.
dezzie Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 6:24 pm eHate the media, love THE man. Johnny is so inspiring sometimes, I wish more men were like him heh! Get well real soon, LilyRose!!
jj Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 9:18 pm eI just read on another website that LilyRose stepped on a rusty nail and has blood poison. It said it went untreated to long. I hope she will be ok. My thoughts are with Johnny and his whole family.
tg Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 9:39 pm ei have a soon to be seven year daughter and i get sick every time i even think of anything were to happen to either of my children. you can always find another job but family is family. Johnny has said before he has done other things and will always find a job. not saying this is the case but any parent in their right mind would of course want to be with their child. and lets not forget that he is working with one of his closest friends in life. i am sure there are other parts of the film they can do withhout Johnny.
Rose Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 10:24 pm eUgh, geez, tabloids are stupid. A year ago they all suddenly got on this “Johnny’s Secret Life!!!” kick that was just, like, ‘he lives in France! How scandalous!’ I agree that it’s a given that he’d stop working until she was better. And I’m sure Tim understands; if this had to happen, I’m glad it happened on a project he was doing with Tim. True Johnny-lovers won’t mind waiting a little longer for Sweeney Todd as long as she’s OK.
Valerie Says:
March 13th, 2007 at 11:42 pm eAgreed! In the Burton on Burton forward Johnny wrote - it says it all! “What more can I say about him? He is a brother, a friend, my godson’s father. He is a unique and brave soul, someone that I would go to the ends of the earth for, and I know, full and well, he would do the same for me.
There … I said it.
Johnny Depp ”
I am sure the feelings are mutual and Johnny is in a good place with his pal Tim! I pray for them all to be well and safe - always and again I admire Johnny’s integrity - and priorities! We Love You Johnny! Be Well Lily-Rose! Valerie, New Jersey
kathy Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 12:18 am eWho do they think they are saying Johnny that he will lose his job if he don’t come back to work. The media I can’t stand them. They like to cause problems. Iam no hurry for Johnny to come back to work.Family come first and jobs will work itself out. Take that you stupid media.
Lee Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 3:47 am eReporters can manage to screw up the facts of situaton, even when it’s a straight technical question. When I was a grad student doing slave labor for NASA, we learned to just not talk to reporters, because they ALWAYS got it wrong, no matter how patient we were with them or how hard we tried to explain things. And generally, they got things wrong in such a way that made us look bad. Which leads one to suspect that the “misunderstanding” is intentional. In my experience over the years as a musician, I’ve found that entertainment reporters are worse. They quite often show up with a story already written, they’re just looking for some “juicy” quotes from you. I’ve been suprised in the past at how gracefully Mr.Depp handles the press, given their propensity for acting like sharks when there’s blood in the water. I remember one particular interview where he sat with the interviewer and went through all the current rumors about him and got a good laugh at how hard someone was stretching to make up some of them.
The tetanus story sounds like press trying to smear Johnny and Vanessa as yet another pair of incompetent and crazy celebrity parents. There are a huge number of things that could make a child that age extremely ill. Guessing is just irresponsible, and disrespectful to the family. But that’s never stopped the tabloids before.
Lee Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 3:51 am edrat, left my email off the last one (I didn’t know it’d let me do that…)
Anne Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 12:15 pm eO I just can’t stand these rumours! He’s just being a parent! And actually.. I’m glad that he quit for his daughter! That shows us what a great and lovely man it is! Just for conforming (like we didn’t know!) kisses
sheryl Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 1:55 pm eLet’s get real here. We all as Johnny’s devoted fans know that the media will try anything they can to put him in a bad light. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Johnny or any decent parent is totally devoted to his family. It really gets me that the media thinks they can insult our intelligence. Talk about intelligence, if you’ll notice in some of the articles, they indicate that Lily-Rose is 4 years old. Par for the course. Let’s face it. They’ll do anything for the money shot short of getting their facts straight. It’s unfortunate that they try to paint Johnny as one of those temperamental, spoiled actors. We know the truth and we all know that he’s far from done, acting. Thank God Johnny could care less about the media.He cares about his family and his fans. That’s all he needs. God bless ya, Johnny!
Charliebrowm Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 3:10 pm eJohnny rules, media sucks!
Deppsavvy Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 3:41 pm eAww, i’ve seen this, it’s so sad that lily-rose is in the hospital. i can’t believe that those stupid publishers are being such retards…he’s “quitting acting” is so retarded. …(sorry i’m just a little upset). i mean, they make a big deal that he’s taking some time off until lily-rose gets better, like any other dad would i’m sure. he’s such a good dad, and i’ll pray for both of them, and the rest of the depp/paradis family…: (
Rebecca Says:
March 14th, 2007 at 10:53 pm eHe’s just doing what comes naturally to any parent. What’s the big deal with the media ?Of course he’s taking time off from work to be with a seriously sick child.Johnny has proven time and time again that family comes first. Remember when he and Vanessa were celebrating their pregnancy with Lily Rose with a quiet dinner and the photagraphers wouldn’t leave them alone? Where is that 2′ by 4′when you need it?
Erinn Says:
March 15th, 2007 at 8:16 am eI want to quit acting too…can I?
Those tabloids annoy me, I just love how they twist things up, they have to make it interesting because they can’t ever find anything exciting about entertainment. poor fools.
Marielou Says:
March 15th, 2007 at 4:44 pm eAs a doctors secretary I know for a fact, that the “rusty nail”-story can’t be true.If you scrach yourselv on a rusty nail, it afects ýour skin and your blood, you go to the hospital and get a shot of something - maybe stay for a day - but it is not dangerous.It doesn’t affect your kidneys, and you don’t stay at the hospital for nine days.The tabloid-press is desperate for a scandal. There have never been any real scandals around Johnny.
Antonia Says:
March 15th, 2007 at 9:11 pm eALL the love and ALL the best i have in me i give it away to John and his loved ones.‘’Am with him'’ in anything he does.
Bat Says:
March 16th, 2007 at 9:51 am eUPI is a reputable newswire. They’re reporting that his publicist says his hiatus is true. Access Hollywood says it, too, I think. I hope things are not too serious, she seems to be out of the hospital at least. Get well soon, Lily!
****United Press International®****News. Analysis. Insight.™NewsTrack - Entertainment
Published: March 15, 2007 at 10:11 PMDepp on hiatus until daughter recovers
BATH, England, March 15 (UPI) — Johnny Depp won’t return to a British studio where he is filming “Sweeney Todd” until his daughter recovers from an illness she suffered, his publicist said.
Production on the Tim Burton-directed film was suspended until the actor is ready to return, E! News said.
Depp and longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis are looking after their daughter, Lily-Rose, 7, at their home in Bath, England.
“We’ve adjusted his schedule to fit in with his needs,” DreamWorks said in a statement. “Everybody’s with them in good spirits.”
The crew at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire was told that it’s out of work if Depp does not return to the set.
Lily-Rose, the elder of Depp’s two children with Paradis, was discharged March 9 from a London hospital where she was admitted nine days before. The illness was not disclosed.
When the child was discharged, the actor’s representative said she was “doing much better.”——————————————————————————–
shelley Says:
March 16th, 2007 at 10:49 am ei am a 43 year old mother of one, she is now almost 18 but i know how he feels. your family is your life not your job….whatever it is…your life line is your children…jobs come and go through your life ,but you only have one chance to grow with your children and when they are so young it is the most enjoyable time with them.you do your best to keep them healthy and love them unconditionally…so my heart goes out to him and his partner as i know how they feel when your children are sick…my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time and i know things will only get better .
Karen Olsen Says:
March 16th, 2007 at 11:37 pm eOh dear, the conflicting info about wee Lily continues to fly around fast and thick. Now, one U.S. tabloid reports that she has actually had E.coli from an unknown source, not blood poisoning, with or without rusty nails involved. Does anyone have any reliable source of information about which version(s) is/are true?
In any case, I still send prayers and good thoughts unceasingly…
Sammy2007 Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 1:00 am eAnnoy them, they don’t have any better thing to do so they made those rumours up. Our Johnny is a good father, and he cares about his family, nothing’s wrong about that.I’m in your side, johnny. So leave him and his family alone, you media!!!!
Debbie Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 2:49 pm eI found this on Irish news yesterday.
Depp’s daughter released from hospitalActor Johnny Depp’s 7-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, has been released from a hospital in London after reportedly suffering from a serious case of blood poisoning.
Depp and partner Vanessa Paradis had been keeping a vigil at the child’s bedside since she was admitted to London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital at the end of February.
A source close to Depp tells Us Weekly magazine, “She is doing much better.”
AdvertisementDespite media reports she had developed the condition after stepping on a rusty nail, the cause has not been confirmed.
The 43-year-old actor is currently filming a movie version of the stage musical Sweeney Todd in England, which was temporarily put on hold while his daughter was in the hospital
Christine D Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 5:32 pm eStill thinking and praying for Johnny, his family and of course, the precious Lily-Rose. I have been so down about this since hearing the news. And since it is hard to tell what the current state of affairs is, I will continue to send many heartfelt wishes and prayers their way every hour on the hour.
miricaleboy Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 8:08 pm eI understand as a mother myself, that he needs to take this time off for his daughter and I applaud him for doing what he did, taking the time off for his daughter . His family needs him at this moment in time. More then we do ! We will wait for him to come back to make his movies. When the time is right he will return and do better then before knowing his child is well.The people who make the stories up , just to sale an article should look up the word family ! Family comes first , always and before none other. Kids are gifts that we get in our lives. He gives them to us when we are ready. He needs to take care of the gift he has been given.I understand staying with a very sick child. I twice had to do that, it is the hardest thing to go through. I wish his family and daughter the best ! His daughter should be the first thing on his mind each day, not a movie. It will be faith that gets him through this very tough time. Faith makes things possible, not easy.The people who just want to spread bad news around should leave him alone.
J Says:
March 17th, 2007 at 11:48 pm eLily-Rose is in my thoughts and prayers. I know the girl has her daddy’s strength and I know she’ll pull through. Get well and God Bless. J.
Deborah Says:
March 18th, 2007 at 12:49 am eThank God Johnny and Vanessa haven’t had the chance to read all the bull shit being spread about their precious little girl Lily-Rose. Im sure they have been to busy worrying and praying for their little girl to get better then to worry what the vultures (media) have to print in their pathetic papers. “Media - No one gives a shit what you have to say, so shut the F*@K up and leave these descent people alone.” To Johnny and Vanessa and especially Lily-Rose, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you are feeling better. Sorry about the language.
Kathy Says:
March 18th, 2007 at 5:13 am efamily first……this is true with all of us……
Valerie Says:
March 19th, 2007 at 7:54 pm eThis website is amazing - I’ve been looking all over the place for “newer” updates and I gotta tell you, there are some site out there with some pretty trashy remarks - as much as people try to bring it back to the point - that we just want Johnny and his family to be well and safe and whatever it takes is what he has to do ,,,,, there are just some unpleasant people out there. So again, thank you all for youe kind hearts and spirits and I have joined in with you from the beginning and continue to send our prayers and love out to Johnny and family. Thank you! Valerie, New Jersey
STAR Says:
March 19th, 2007 at 8:12 pm eMy thoughts and prayers go out to you everday. I know Lillly Rose will get well especially with parents as concerened as you. I commend you on putting your family first Johnny. What a wonderful person you are!Thank you for all the enjoyment and pleasure you have given all of us through the years.
Lorizh Says:
March 19th, 2007 at 8:28 pm eWell I would just like to send out my thoughts and prayers for Lily-Rose, I hope she gets better soon. As far as Johnny stop acting until his daughter is out of the hospital, well what else would one do?
Prayers and good wishes to the entire Depp family! {HUGS}
Lindsey Says:
March 19th, 2007 at 8:53 pm eThat pisses me off!!!! I can’t stand the media! Who wouldn’t take work off to be with their sick child! What magazine said that?? I’m gonna write to them. I’m REALLY MAD!!
Christine D Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 9:18 am eI just don’t understand how anyone anywhere could have anything hurtful or negative to say at such a precarious time as this. Who could be so heartless as to say anything negative? Regardless if one is a fan of his or not, it is still a heartbreaking story, he is still a father and she is still an innocent child. It matters not if he is a celebrity or what one may think of his films or his choices. No father should have to endure this - no child should either. My prayers have been with them since I first heard the news. In fact, maybe one may think I am too “fanatical” but I have been disturbed and consumed by this news for days. My heart is pained to read/hear/see anything but good wishes sent his way.A big “thank you” to this site for its respectful handling of the news and the outpouring of concern. It is most refreshing.
Mary Randi Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 3:04 pm eHello, I have been praying for Johnny Depp since 2003. Then God called me to also pray for Lily-Rose as if she were my own daughter. It has been a pleasure to have a child to pray for every day. My bigest concern has been their eternal salvation through Jesus Christ. Now I pray for her healing. I am glad to hear that others have also been praying for her.Thank you
lovesJohnny Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 5:01 pm eYou bet he has an understanding boss…….US!!!!!!! We love him and even love him more for taking care of his number one responsibility….His FAMILY!!!!! Johnny, you’re the GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My prayers for Lily Rose’s return to full health!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And, I send the angels in Jesus’ name to look after Johnny and his family every day!
Valerie Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 8:21 pm eDear LovesJohnny - AMEN!!! Seeing scary reports about Lily-Rose and kidney problems - I don’t even want to say it! Trish - any word on this? Valerie, NJ
Elke Says:
March 21st, 2007 at 3:18 pm eUK website “Gossip girls” (sigh) writes: Lily has kidney trouble and may need a transplantation.No sources mentioned.Second thing they report, is that Johnny has returned to the set of Sweeney Todd.No sources mentioned either (sigh).Let’s hope the first “newsfact” is utter nonsense and the second one is true.
Valerie Says:
March 22nd, 2007 at 10:43 pm eThank God for answered prayers in protecting Lily-Rose and her family - assuming this is accurate of course - filming on Sweeney Todd could resume on my Birthday!!!! Keep praying people!! And thank you!.LATEST: JOHNNY DEPP’s daughter LILY-ROSE was lucky to survive a battle with the deadly E.coli virus, according to reports. The seven-year-old was hospitalised in London earlier this month (MAR07) suffering a mystery illness. It was reported at the time that she had contracted blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail. But a member of the production crew on Depp’s new movie SWEENEY TODD claims her kidneys were shut down by the virus, which is caught through infected food and drink. A source tells British newspaper The Sun, “Everyone gasped when we were given the real reason for Lily-Rose’s illness. It was touch and go for a while.” Filming on Sweeney Todd - directed by TIM BURTON - was stalled while Depp and partner VANESSA PARADIS kept a bedside vigil for Lily-Rose. It is due to resume next week (26MAR07).
