Johnny Depp is undeniably one of the most popular actors of his generation. He’s charming, talented, and handsome, consistently proving he has the style and charisma to lead blockbuster films.

It doesn’t seem that long ago that Depp was the fresh-faced Hollywood heartthrob, captivating audiences with his rich brown eyes, sharp cheekbones, and confident demeanor.

So, I was quite surprised to learn that the Pirates of the Caribbean star is now 60 years old! Even though I know everyone ages at the same rate, it still took me a moment to process that information.

Celebrities age in front of us, which can feel strange because we rarely meet them in person. True A-listers who succeed for decades start as young, inexperienced actors and grow older with each role they play.

It’s easy to track a celebrity’s journey as they age, thanks to the countless photos taken of them at events and on red carpets. There are hundreds of pictures documenting almost every moment of their public lives.

Let’s be clear: aging is natural and nothing to be ashamed of. Celebrities’ looks change with age, reflecting their life experiences, regardless of how much they spend on creams or surgeries to stay youthful.

Maybe that’s why it seems so odd when fans feel the need to comment on a celebrity’s aging appearance. Still, it happens often. Criticizing botched Botox or praising someone for losing weight is one thing, but commenting on how someone looks compared to their youth is quite different.

Recently, a lesser-known photo of Johnny Depp from 2022 surfaced online, sparking a discussion about his appearance. Guitarist and artist Micki Free posted the photo on Instagram, which led to a flood of comments criticizing Depp for not looking like the heartthrob he once was.

One person commented, “Looks nothing like the same guy at all! Whoa!”

Another said, “That doesn’t really resemble Johnny at all. Is that the one from the beginning?”

A third asked, “Is that really him? Oh my god. That is depressing.”

A fourth added, “Wow… he used to be good-looking and masculine.”

Depp, who was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive twice (in 2003 and 2009), was a global sex icon. However, more recently, he has distanced himself from Hollywood and moved to England, where he feels he can live without the constant glare of the cameras.

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