Although Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were formerly thought of as a star power couple, that perception has changed. Now, the world is witnessing their dirty laundry in real time.

One thing is for sure: the court case has been very entertaining. The judge even had to tell Depp’s admirers to stop laughing during the hearings, whether the accusations are genuine or the whole thing is simply a big ruse to assist the couple get back into the spotlight.

Heard also seems intent on purchasing at least one of Depp’s luxurious Los Angeles penthouses.

Since making his acting debut in 1984’s Nightmare on Elm Street, Johnny Depp, who is renowned for being a rather dark and eccentric actor, has seemed to have gone with his gut when choosing character roles. Before getting his big break, he played in various garage bands, got married young, and dropped out of his Florida high school at the age of 15.

Johnny Depp arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film Minamata, screened in the Berlinale Special Gala at the 70th Berlinale film festival in Berlin, in February 2020

Depp and his then-wife, makeup artist Lori Anne Allison, traveled to Los Angeles, and it was there that they by chance—and good fortune—met Nicolas Cage. They clicked right away, and Cage recommended to his new friend that they should pursue acting.

This resulted in Depp’s first film role and his quick success in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Sleepy Hollow, and Edward Scissorhands. He subsequently progressed to more serious roles in Blow, Public Enemies, and Black Mass where he played narcotics and gangster criminals.

An unexpected but happy surprise is the use of bright orange against navy blue in the bedroom in one of Johnny Depp’s LA penthouses

With Golden Globe and Screen Actors’ Guild Awards under his credit, Johnny Depp is regarded as one of Hollywood’s top actors and a box office sensation. Depp has made news for his movies, his love life, and his intriguing real estate holdings, which include an island in the Bahamas.

He has dated British model Kate Moss throughout his life and has been engaged to Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey, and Winona Ryder. He shared a child, Lily-Rose Depp, with French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis during the course of their lengthy relationship. He acquired a complete French village during his time at Paradis, which was just up for sale for $55.5 million USD. He married Heard in 2015 after divorcing Paradis, but the couple divorced after only one year. Depp’s distinctive collection of downtown Los Angeles penthouses is the second item on the list following the US$7 million divorce settlement with Heard.

A large leather sofa brings the feeling of comfort and masculinity to the living room in one of Johnny Depp’s five LA properties

Depp acquired the five multi-storied, side-by-side penthouse units over a period of years after the building had been refurbished in 2007. Decorated in his unique style, he never joined the units, but instead lived in them as though going from room to room, or lent them to relatives to use.

Johnny Depp’s appreciation for industrial style is evident in this kitchen

Whether it was a conscious property business decision or a happy fluke, it means that the collection of units can be resold as a whole or individually. The group includes five condo units: four two-bedrooms and a one-bedroom, totalling around 11,500 sq ft. The 13-story Eastern Columbia Building was designed by Claud Beelman in 1930, considered to be one of the city’s best examples of art deco architecture still standing.

The rooftop terrace at Johnny Depp’s Los Angeles penthouse is an ideal venue for morning coffee or entertaining

Depp’s collection of five penthouses in the famous Los Angeles Eastern Columbia building were available in 2016 as a group for US$12.78 million; they are not currently on the market.