Johnny Depp, 60, talks about feeling ‘normal’ in the Bahamas because it’s where he ‘escapes’ from scrutiny: ‘You’ve got to have a sanctuary’

Johnny Depp has promoted Dior’s new Sauvage campaign.

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, the 60-year-old movie star and singer discussed his current hobbies.

The versatile actor expressed his passion for the Bahamas, saying that it allows him to feel ‘normal’.

The Hollywood A-lister also stated that he enjoys living on his own island since it is like a’sanctuary.’

It is where he finds ‘freedom’ since he can ‘avoid scrutiny.’

The actor has been famous for over 40 years due to his numerous popular films and high-profile love life.

His likes: Johnny Depp has been promoting the new Sauvage ad from Dior. And in an interview shared with the South China Morning Pos , the 60-year old movie star and musician talked about his interest these days

His likes: Johnny Depp has been promoting the new Sauvage ad from Dior. And in an interview shared with the South China Morning Pos , the 60-year old movie star and musician talked about his interest these days

Good location: The versatile actor shared that he loves the Bahamas, because he can feel 'normal' there. The Hollywood A-lister added that he loves being on his own island because it's like a sanctuary

Good location: The versatile actor shared that he loves the Bahamas, because he can feel ‘normal’ there. The Hollywood A-lister added that he loves being on his own island because it’s like a sanctuary

Blue water: It is where he feels 'freedom; because he can 'escape scrutiny.' The actor has been famous for over 40 years thanks to his many hit films and his high-profile love life

Blue water is where he feels free and can avoid inspection. The actor has been recognized for more than 40 years because of his numerous popular films and his high-profile love life.

It turns out the Bahamas is where he feels ‘normal.’

‘Where I feel the most like myself in this world, and where I go to feel perfectly normal, I suppose, is my place in the Bahamas, since it’s an island and no one is staring at me,’ added the actor.

‘You have to have some sanctuary, a safe spot where you can escape the attention and curiosity of others, a place where you can just sit on a beach and read, paint, meditate, or do whatever you want; that’s freedom to me.

‘That is the only true freedom.’

And the ocean helps him feel rejuvenated.

“The image of being beneath, just free in the ocean, with the wind slamming against you, the sun pounding down, and the shimmery ripples over the sea, glitter everywhere… “It cleanses your mind,” said the father of two.

‘What interests me the most is the most basic, simplest manner of life. I don’t lead a decadent lifestyle.

‘Yes, it is really simple for me. When you visit the island, you are not staying at a luxury hotel. It doesn’t resemble the Four Seasons or anything. It should appear as what it is. It should resemble a small island house. Nothing spectacular, nothing. Just simplicity.

Depp also said that working in Hollywood reminded him of how competitive life can be.

‘Everyone is going to be influenced by the passage of time, but I understand that in terms of the philosophy behind it, which is to say that I’ve always felt better about myself by sticking to my guns about decisions that I’ve made,’ Depp remarked.

New normal: Turns out the Bahamas is where he feels 'normal.' 'Where I feel the most myself in this world, and where I go to feel absolutely normal, I suppose, is my place in the Bahamas, because it¿s an island and nobody¿s looking at me,' said the star

The Bahamas is where he feels ‘normal.’ ‘Where I feel the most myself in this world, and where I go to feel absolutely normal, I suppose, is my place in the Bahamas, because it’s an island and nobody’s looking at me,’ said the star

He then described it as a ‘competitive racket.’

He said, “I’ve never felt the need to compete with anyone.” I despise the idea. The focus is on determining who wins, who receives, who is better or worse, and who earns more.

I don’t care about any of that. If you’re concerned about any of that, I think it’s harmful to your actual work as an actor.’

According to Johnny, actors should strive for excellence.

‘I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to present some characters and stories that I believed had something special to offer.

He also discussed his special relationship to music.

Grounded feel: 'You¿ve got to have some sanctuary, a safe place where you can escape the scrutiny and the interest of others, a place where you can just sit on a beach, read, paint, meditate or whatever, that¿s freedom to me,' he said; seen in May in Cannes

In a May Cannes interview, the speaker emphasized the importance of having a safe haven to escape the observation and interest of others. For him, sitting on a beach to read, paint, or meditate represents freedom.

‘Music has always been the quickest and most effective way for me to express a feeling, emotion, thoughts, or situations that I’ve experienced. And if you apply those things to your work, you’ll realize that you may live in the moment from 30 years ago or apply different recollections to things.

‘So music has always been really important, and it has always been associated with the lonely blues guitar. The beauty of it for me was that it was obviously rock ‘n’ roll, but it was also Bach. It is Mozart as well.

He is now filming a film about Modigliani, starring Al Pacino.

‘I believed after that film, I’d never direct again. That was dumb. Al Pacino, who previously directed Donnie Brasco with me, had planned to direct this film in the Nebraska days, but circumstances changed.

‘About a year and a half ago, Al called and simply remarked, “Hey, John, remember that Modigliani thing? Do you know what I was thinking, man? How about you direct it? I’d like you to direct it. I will play a role!” And I simply thought, “Great. “If I don’t have to be in it, sure!” All I have to do is bring together a cast that can deliver, capture the moments they offer me, and put it all together in the editing room. It’s much easier when you don’t have to look at your own visage on the screen.

Rock on: 'Music for me has always been by far the fastest, most effective way to a feeling, to an emotion, to thoughts and situations that you¿ve lived. And if you apply those things to your work, you know that you can live inside the moment that you experienced 30 years ago, or you can apply various memories to things,' he noted

Rock on: ‘Music for me has always been by far the fastest, most effective way to a feeling, to an emotion, to thoughts and situations that you’ve lived. And if you apply those things to your work, you know that you can live inside the moment that you experienced 30 years ago, or you can apply various memories to things,’ he noted

Fire man: 'So music has always been super important, it was always somehow connected with that lonely blues guitar. The beauty of it for me, was that it was automatically rock 'n' roll, but at the same time, it¿s Bach. It¿s Mozart as well,' he said

Fireman: ‘So music has always been extremely significant, and it has always been associated with that lonely blues guitar. The beauty of it for me was that it was obviously rock ‘n’ roll, but it was also Bach. It’s Mozart as well,” he said.

He also discussed drawing.

‘Since I was a child, my escape from reality was a sheet of paper and a pencil. So I was constantly sketching, getting in trouble for it, even at school, and being yelled at by the teacher in first, second, third, and fourth grade for simply drawing Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy, and Wolf Man. And strange, dark things, sort of global monsters.

‘So drawing has always been a part of my life, as has painting; I began painting a long time ago, but I never imagined that I would ever display my work. It was just something to keep my mind occupied. It still doesn’t do me any good, but it’s a lovely release.

Last week, the actor appeared in a new commercial for Dior’s fragrance Sauvage titled The Call of the Blazing Sun.

In a somber clip, he discussed eagles, the sky, dried wood, and cold wind.

‘Bold and forceful, in his essence and sincerity, symbolizes the soul of Sauvage,’ Dior wrote on Instagram. The brand also referred to him as ‘fearless.’

The Hollywood star looked gypsy handsome in black, with silver jewelry and his long hair styled down.

In his interview, he mentioned that he enjoys the isolation of his ads.

‘There is a sensation of loneliness, but not a lonely one.

‘I get a Zen-like sense of seclusion from those short videos.

‘You don’t understand why certain things happen, but it makes perfect sense if you just accept what’s going on, such as the wolves [for the 2021 campaign]. “That was magic, I thought.”

Vanessa Paradis’ ex reportedly received a whopping $20 million to renew his contract with the French company earlier this year.

He never goes out of style: Last week the actor was seen in a new commercial for the Dior cologne named Sauvage

He never goes out of style: Last week the actor was seen in a new commercial for the Dior cologne named Sauvage

Money bags: The ex of Vanessa Paradis was reportedly paid an eye-watering $20million to reup his contract with the French company

Money bags: Vanessa Paradis’ ex was reportedly paid an eye-watering $20 million to renew his contract with the French corporation.

He first signed on as Sauvage’s face in 2015.

Depp, whose daughter Lily-Rose Depp dated 070 Shake, wore a black button-down vest over a black collared shirt with silver chains dancing down his chest.

Johnny paired black coated denim jeans with silver buttons on the pockets.

He appeared to be wearing eyeliner, like his POTC character Jack Sparrow was known to do, as well as a deep Malibu tan.

The red carpet beauty had manicured facial hair, including a mustache and a rough goatee.

Christian Dior released the commercials on social media on Thursday.

In May, it was announced that the What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? actor would continue acting as the face of Dior Sauvage, after signing a three-year contract worth ‘upwards of $20 million.’

According to Variety, the actor from Edward Scissorhands may have signed the biggest men’s fragrance deal in history.

According to the publication, he was paid almost twice as much as Robert Pattinson for his role as a Dior Homme ambassador.

Brad Pitt received $7 million to promote Chanel No. 5.

According to a source, fragrance deals for A-list celebrities often range from $2 million to $4 million per year. For example, Chris Pine’s deal with Armani is worth $4 million per year for three years.

Depp became the face of the men’s cologne in 2015.