Fact Check: Did Johnny Depp Take a Dig at Charlie Kirk? Truth Behind the Actor’s Remarks

Published 10/18/2025, 10:30 AM CDT

In recent days, social media has been abuzz with claims that Hollywood icon Johnny Depp took a pointed jab at the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Known for his headline-making interviews and candid remarks, Depp has often stirred conversations that blur the line between personal opinion and public commentary. Critics are therefore now dissecting every word from his latest statement, searching for hidden digs or hardcore rebuke.

So, did Johnny Depp truly take aim at Charlie Kirk, or is this another case of online speculation taking a rogue turn?

Debunking Johnny Depp’s alleged criticism of Charlie Kirk

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A viral Facebook post has been making rounds on the internet, claiming that Johnny Depp mocked conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, now deceased, by saying he did not know who he was, sparking calls for the actor to leave the country. However, this claim is false. As of now, there is no record of Depp addressing any question related to Kirk, let alone making remarks that could be interpreted as a jab. The post is entirely misleading and has no factual basis.

The fabricated Facebook Post about Johnny Depp mocking Charlie Kirk claimed that Depp, who was supposedly asked to leave the country, replied to hate comments pushed towards him with utmost composure, saying about Kirk, he does not “follow men who shout for a living.” However, the story is completely false. Charlie Kirk’s assassination during his Utah event in September, however, did cause an ample stir in Hollywood.

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Most notably, a late-night talk show host long on the US president’s radar saw his show taken down after commenting on the late activist’s demise.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination and its ripple effects on Hollywood

During his September monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel accused the MAGA camp of exploiting the death of Charlie Kirk, sparking widespread controversy. The remarks led ABC, which had aired the show since 2003, to suspend it indefinitely amid the backlash. However, the suspension was temporary, and the show has since been reinstated. Kimmel’s comments and the network’s response ignited debates about freedom of speech, media responsibility, and the sensitivity surrounding public figures’ deaths.

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Both Jimmy Kimmel’s comments and the fake Johnny Depp remarks, meanwhile, show just how quickly stories can spiral out of control. While Kimmel faced real backlash for his take on Charlie Kirk’s death, Depp’s supposed words never happened, but that did not stop them from spreading online. It is a clear reminder of how fast misinformation can travel and how careful people need to be about what to believe in this day and age.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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