Though they were never married, bothDeppand Paradis had their reasons for not getting hitched.
As theDaily Mailnoted, Paradis previously stated in an interview, “I can’t picture it for me.
I know so many married people who tear each other apart.
Ceremonies don’t matter to me, love is all I need.”
Still, even amid Heard’s allegations, Paradis publicly offered hersupportto her ex.
With a lengthy history between the pair, fans will definitely want to reexamine Depp and Paradis' relationship.
It was 1998, and Depp was in France working on Roman Polanski’s “The Ninth Gate.”
The actor said it was love at first sight when he spotted the French star at the Hotel Costes.
Depp stated before clapping his hands.
“My life as a single man was done.”
Depp also praised the singer for her talents and for being extremely supportive and kind.
Likewise, an article from theMirrorrecalled Paradis' recollection of her experience meeting the “Sleepy Hollow” star.
She remarked that she could still remember their first meeting, when Depp shook her hand.
“He didn’t only look good, everything was good,” Paradis said.
She then added, “He was so sweet, so different.
He just seemed like a good person.
I just knew … there was no one better.”
“I never found myself needing that piece of paper,” Depp stated.
“Marriage is really from soul to soul, heart to heart,” he said.
However, Depp jokingly added that there was one downside to the possibility of the pair getting married.
He stated, “I’d be so scared of ruining her last name.
She’s got such a good last name.”
The happy couple welcomed theirfirst childon May 27, 1999.
As stated byStyleCaster, John Christopher Depp III (known asJack) was born on April 9, 2002.
According toVogue, the couple’s baby boy was born in an American hospital in Neuilly, France.
He draws really super-well."
Likewise, according toVanity Fair, Depp’s private island purchase is anything but ordinary.
For example, Depp personalized the six beaches on the island, naming them after those important to him.
A separate article byVanity Fairdetailed another way the actor and his private island have paid tribute to his family.
The steam-powered motor yacht featured pirate-themed decor and flew the Jolly Roger flag.
He still has the island, though.
“Little Hall’s Pond is my decompression,” Depp told Vanity Fair in 2009.
“I spent the Christmas season here with Vanessa and the kids.
Depp reportedly purchased the property for $55 million.
The write-up noted that Depp and Paradis had spent lots of time at the village with their children.
More recently, it was re-listed for $55 million and hasn’t sold as of this writing.
Homes and Gardens added that the actor allegedly spent approximately $10 million on renovations during his property ownership.
An insider said, “The whole family is just praying that she gets better.
They are taking each day as it comes.”
He added, “Parents, just note that you have my utter respect” (viaPeople).
Later in 2013, Depp spoke withRolling Stoneabout the break-up.
“Relationships are very difficult,” he stated.
Depp later added, “It wasn’t easy on me.
It wasn’t easy on the kids.”
“You’re always gonna be in each other’s lives because of those kids.
You might as well make the best of it.”
On the other hand, during an interview with French Elle (translated byE!
), Paradis told the fashion-focused outlet that she didn’t want to discuss her ex.
Paradis later added that she was content with her life.
Creative, with burning eyes and a pretty mouth.”
According toThe Sun, the French singer met her current partner, Samuel Benchetrit, in 2016.
Benchetrit and Paradis first met on the set of his fifth film, “Dog.”
Benchetrit wore a fitted navy suit.
Paradis' children, Lily-Rose and Jack, also attended the wedding.
It’s clear her feelings on the matter changed over time.
At the time,Hello!
Regarding the former couple, a source toldUs Weekly, “Vanessa wished him happiness.
No drama … She’s not bitter, she’s happy.”
Though he would lose that case, more recently, Depp sued Heard for defamation regarding her abuse allegations.
In comparison, Heard only won one of her counterclaims, which awarded her $2 million in damages.
She called him “a sensitive, loving and loved person.”
“This looks nothing like the man I lived with for 14 wonderful years,” she concluded.
The aforementioned letter from Paradis had been a part of her witness statement.
The announcement came during the week that Paradis and Ryder were set to appear via video link.
