07/31/2024
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John Christopher Depp II was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro , Kentucky , the youngest of four children of waitress Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells) and civil engineer John Christopher Depp.
In interviews in 2002 and 2011, Depp claimed to have Native American ancestry , saying, "I guess I have some Native American somewhere down the line. My great-grandmother was quite Native American, she grew up Cherokee or maybe Creek Indians . It makes sense to come from Kentucky, where there are a lot of Cherokee and Creek Indians." Depp's statement came under scrutiny when Indian Country Today reported that Depp had never asked about his heritage nor was he recognized as a member of the Cherokee Nation . This led to criticism from the Native American community, as Depp had no documented Native ancestry, and Native community leaders called him "a non-Indian". Depp's choice to portray Tonto, a Native American character, in The Lone Ranger was criticized, along with his choice to name his rock band "Tonto's Giant Nuts". During the promotion of The Lone Ranger , Depp was adopted as an honorary son by LaDonna Harris , a member of the Comanche Nation , making him an honorary member of her family but not a member of any tribe. Criticism of his statements from the indigenous community has grown since the incident, including satirical portrayals of Depp by indigenous comedians. An ad featuring Depp and Native Americans, by Dior for its fragrance "Sauvage", was pulled in 2019 after being accused of cultural appropriation and racism.
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