Johnny Depp urges fans to ‘remain cautious’ amid spate of fake social media accounts pretending to be him

Johnny Depp has clarified which of his social media channels are verified (Image: AP)

There was a wave of renewed curiosity within the Pirates of the Caribbean actor following his libel trial in opposition to ex-wife Amber Heard in latest weeks. 

The televised trial revealed surprising particulars of Depp and Heard’s former marriage, which led to 2017, as he sued her over an article she wrote about her expertise of home abuse. 

Heard, 36, didn't identify Depp, 59, within the Washington Submit article in 2018 however the actor argued that it implied he was bodily and sexually abusive in the direction of her. The jury returned a verdict in favour of Depp that discovered the Aquaman actress did defame him together with her op-ed. 

The actor was awarded damages of $8.35million (£6.8m) after reductions, whereas Heard was additionally awarded $2m (£1.6m) in damages.

Depp now hopes to rebuild his tarnished Hollywood profession and has been supported by followers worldwide, evidenced within the heat reception he obtained whereas acting on Jeff Beck’s UK tour after the decision was introduced. 

Nevertheless, the heightened consideration has additionally meant that persons are creating faux social media accounts claiming to be the actor. 

The actor requested followers to ‘stay cautious’ because the faux accounts ‘will be relentless’ (Image: @johnnydepp, Instagram)

Johnny joined TikTok earlier this month and already has over 15m followers (Image: @johnnydepp, TikTok)

Addressing the latest surge, Depp wrote in an announcement shared on his Instagram tales on Sunday: ‘I’ve been made conscious that there are faux accounts pretending to be me or individuals working with me. 

‘I wouldn't have any personal or aspect accounts on any platforms. These are the one pages run by me and my workforce the place we share updates and talk: Instagram @JohnnyDepp TikTok @JohnnyDepp Fb @JohnnyDepp Discord @JohnnyDepp0854.’ 

He added in a private message: ‘I ask that you simply stay cautious because it appears these faux accounts will be relentless. My workforce is working to fight the issue. Thanks in your continued assist and for making me conscious of this problem! 

‘Love & respect, JD xx.’ 

Amber Heard gave her first interviews final week after the libel trial (Image: AFP by way of Getty Pictures)

Johnny has been having fun with the renewed consideration and assist from followers in mild of the authorized battle (Image: Backgrid)

The Implausible Beasts and The place To Discover Them actor has had his Instagram and Fb pages for years, however he most lately joined TikTok, amassing over 15million followers in simply two weeks. 

In his first submit, Depp instructed his devoted followers: ‘To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been all over the place collectively, we've seen all the things collectively. We've got walked the identical highway collectively. 

‘We did the fitting factor collectively, all since you cared. And now, we'll all transfer ahead collectively. You might be, as at all times, my employers and as soon as once more I'm whittled right down to no method to say thanks, different than simply by saying thanks. 

‘So, thanks. My love & respect, JD.’ 

In the meantime, his ex-wife Heard gave her first TV interviews for the reason that verdict earlier this month, and acknowledged that she ‘nonetheless loves’ her ex-husband regardless of their bitter authorized battle. She additionally launched  ‘years’ value of remedy notes detailing allegations of bodily abuse.