Johnny Depp has made his return to major Hollywood films for the first time in nearly a decade, starring in the title role of Ebenezer, which hit theaters Friday, November 13. But while fans are excited to see the actor back on screen, many are also noticing a dramatic change in his appearance, particularly his teeth, which previously sparked widespread attention for their discolored and worn-down look.
As the father of two promoted his latest movie, his noticeably brighter, more uniform teeth caught viewers’ attention. Compared with his past public appearances, the actor now appears to have a much more polished smile, prompting renewed discussion about his dental transformation.
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The 63-year-old previously opened up about his dental problems in a 1995 interview with Premier magazine, revealing that he had "loads of cavities" and an unfinished root canal from years earlier. At the time, he said he liked his imperfect teeth and disliked the "perfect" smiles often associated with Hollywood stars.
Throughout his acting career, the Edward Scissorhands icon has also undergone various dental transformations for his roles. He famously wore gold caps as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and used prosthetic teeth while portraying Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
However, his natural-looking smile became a topic of conversation in May 2023, when he attended the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Jeanne du Barry. Close-up photographs from the event showed his visibly discolored and worn teeth, prompting a wave of reactions online.
"Johnny Depp’s teeth are literally ROTTING," one person wrote on Twitter alongside photos of the actor on the red carpet, including an extreme close-up of his smile.
"Why do I have to see close-up pics of Johnny Depp’s teeth against my will?" another person asked.
Someone else was equally critical, writing, "Johnny Depp just looks like someone grabbed his teeth and painted them black."
"This should be considered bacterial biological warfare," another commenter joked, while others speculated about what might have contributed to the appearance of his teeth.
"Dude has been a tobacco smoker for his entire adult life so not surprising," one person suggested.
By 2024, however, videos of Depp circulating online showed what appeared to be a significant change in his smile. His teeth looked noticeably whiter, more evenly shaped, and more uniform, leading many to speculate that he had received veneers or crowns.
In a recent viral TikTok video of his makeover, one fan said, "He looks younger! Good for him." Another wrote, "I love him but he needed to fix them."
Although the actor's dental appearance has prompted plenty of discussion, Depp has not publicly confirmed undergoing a specific cosmetic dental procedure.
