Johnny Depp shares fake Oscars photo with Robert Downey Jr that never happened
nme.comJohnny Depp has caused confusion by sharing a photo of himself with Robert Downey Jr that appears to have been Photoshopped.The edited photograph of the two was posted on Instagram to celebrate Downey Jr’s first Oscar at the weekend, which saw him win in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.
The photo has since been deleted, but showed Depp posing with Downey Jr – who is a long-time friend of his – at a Hollywood party when they were younger.
However, some followers noticed that the image looked familiar, eventually finding that Depp had been Photoshopped onto an existing image of Downey Jr with Sarah Jessica Parker that was taken in 1988 while they were a couple.Depp has not yet commented on the reason behind the post.During the night, the actor thanked his “terrible childhood and the Academy – in that order”.He added: “I’d like to thank my veterinarian – I meant wife – Susan Downey over there.
She found me a snarling rescue pet, and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here. Thank you.“Here’s my secret – I needed this job more than it needed me.
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