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During their highly publicized romance, Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder captured the hearts of many. In the early 1990s, the couple, often associated with filmmaker Tim Burton, appeared to have an unbreakable bond. Paparazzi snapshots consistently depicted them radiating joy in each other’s company. Despite the adorationJinonareceived from fans worldwide, the eccentric duo ultimately chose to part ways.
The story of Depp and Ryder’s initial encounter resembles a scene straight out of a romantic movie. As described by Rolling Stone, Depp had an immediate realization that Ryder was his destined match. Their eyes met for the first time at the premiere of Ryder’s film,Great Balls of Fire!According to sources, Depp was purportedly left in a state of profound devastation following his separation from Ryder.
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Johnny Deep Wasn’t Ready To Move On After Their Breakup
Following five months of building their connection,Johnny Deppand Ryder took the next step and became engaged. Their bond was exceptionally strong, with shared passions and artistic interests. The duo had a mutual adoration for beat poetry and would often indulge in reading it aloud to each other.
According to Rolling Stone, their embraces were intense and all-consuming. Their on-screen romance in Tim Burton’sEdward Scissorhandsfurther solidified their connection. Therefore, when Ryder decided to end their relationship, Depp was reportedly left in a state of profound devastation, as described in her biography.
“Behind the scenes, Depp was said to be devastated. A friend confided anonymously to People magazine that ‘he was so desperately in love with Winona, that when they broke up, he wouldn’t admit that it was over for the longest time.”
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Johnny Depp Blamed The Media For Their Breakup
In 1993, Depp andWinona Ryderended their engagement, a period marked by emotional turmoil for the actor. In a recent interview, Depp candidly confesses that he experienced profound misery and underwent a “dark period” during that time. While working on the set ofWhat’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Depp admits that he would often direct his moodiness towards his co-star,Leonardo DiCaprio.
“It’s very hard to have a personal life in Hollywood,”Depp said. “My relationship with Winona… It was my mistake to be as open as we were. I thought it would destroy the curiosity monster. Instead, it fed it. I had nothing but bad luck after talking about this stuff. It became such a public thing. Everyone felt like they were part of it, or owned part of it, or that they’d somehow got the right to ask me about her. I hated it.”
It is plausible that Depp’s “dark period” was connected to the conclusion of his engagement. In a visible sign of their separation, Depp had to modify his tattoo, originally reading “Winona Forever,” to instead say “Wino Forever.“
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Source:Cheatsheet
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