Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis Breakup: Actor Responds To Rumors

Johnny Depp is finally responding to rumors that he and Vanessa Paradis have split after 14 years together.

"The rumors are not true. They are absolutely not true," the 48-year-old actor said in a red carpet interview at the London premiere of "Dark Shadows" on Wednesday, reports U.K.'s The Sun. “No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite," he said. “I can’t say enough about it not being over.”

The breakup rumors began in January 2012, when People magazine reported that Depp and Paradis were "living separate lives."

Though Paradis wasn't at the premiere -- and hasn't been seen with Depp since the rumors started, according to People -- the actress was quicker to refute the reports initially, telling a French TV host in January that the split speculation was "false."

The couple, who have spent the majority of their life together in the southern French town of Plan-de-la-Tour, have two children together, 12-year-old Lily-Rose, and 10-year-old Jack.

In December 2010, Depp explained his and Paradis' unmarried relationship in an interview with "Extra,": "I never found myself needing that piece of paper. Marriage is really from soul to soul, heart to heart. You don't need somebody to say, OK you're married."

The couple's rumored split brings to mind other never-married celebrity couples who stayed together for years, only to call it quits. Click through the slideshow below to see other famous never-married pairs.

Comments

[Linda Adams Van]

12:37 AM on 05/26/2012

I'm glad they have both spoken denying the rumors. Their beautiful people with beautiful kids and hope they have a long and happy life together. Love Johnny he's been the best actor around for the last 20 yrs. I have watched Vanessa and she's quit good also. I love her singing although I can't understand the words, she has a beautiful voice. The public doesn't understand the pressures put on this family when the rumors run wild. Let them have some privacy.

[cheo]

09:01 PM on 05/18/2012

Silly article. Getting "married" doesn't guarantee a long-term relationship.
We didn't get married until after 35 years, a child, several dogs, cats, and houses together--we're now going on 40--and most of those years we've worked together in the same studio.

[JZZe]

03:12 AM on 05/14/2012

whateverrrrr, J.D. Call me!

[Helena Williamstom]

05:19 PM on 05/13/2012

I believe Johnny Depp. Johnny is just to darn cool to lie about this...

[Robster]

11:10 AM on 05/11/2012

I got one question for Tiger: Dude, what was it like ?

[viewfromuphere]

02:02 AM on 05/11/2012

I"love" these articles... Depp says there's no split, Paradis says there's no split, there's no evidence of a split... But what the hey.... Let's show a parade of couples who split.

How about trying to match up story and pic parade. Looks less cynical HP

[flygirl10]

11:48 PM on 05/10/2012

Another case of judgement--who the eff cares--let people be and live---JC! this is news? Neither one of these individuals are affecting your life---so it's all going to be okay--whatever they do---best wishes to both of them--hopefully each can be at peace w/whatever they decide as a couple--

[Dr Scott]

10:46 PM on 05/10/2012

I can't believe that people need to care about these people's relationship status.

[Johnd139]

11:28 PM on 05/10/2012

Applause!!!

[AngelicDove30]

10:44 PM on 05/10/2012

"I never found myself needing that piece of paper. Marriage is really from soul to soul, heart to heart. You don't need somebody to say, OK you're married." He has been with her for 14 years. Sometimes when someone says that I get the notion that they don't want to be tied down and they also want their cake and eat it too.

[bathroomonkey7]

10:39 PM on 05/10/2012

My friend and I ran into Sam Shephard at a bar in Beckley, WV in 2007, or 2008. It was surreal seeing him in that establishment. Btw Jessica Lange wasn't with him. This was a few months before he was arrested for DWI in Illinois, I believe.

[flygirl10]

11:49 PM on 05/10/2012

I love Sam Shephard-----love him and Jessica Lange---she's one of my fav's.

[Robert50]

07:24 PM on 05/10/2012

Jonney boy is cheating or something :)

[BlueZoo]

09:19 PM on 05/10/2012

Why is it the man that's blamed? Paradis is a fox and she's French!

[kerao]

06:39 PM on 06/07/2012

Vanessa Paradis is too disgusting to look at. She wasn't all that bad in the beginning but she has plaque all over her teeth now. What age are we in now? She can buy clothes, shoes and jewelry, but obviously doesn't believe in flouride. That's just nasty. Who lets their teeth rot.

[Mary Rose Rybka]

07:09 PM on 05/10/2012

From other interviews I have read or heard about Johnny, my understanding is that they both do not feel the need to be married. They consider themselves engaged because at any time one or the other desires the piece of paper, they will be there together, ready, willing and able to marry and make the commitment.

[Bill Bushing]

06:58 PM on 05/10/2012

Why is it anyone else's business what happens in their personal life? I certainly don't consider it mine. I look to Depp for great acting.

[bobncar]

09:22 PM on 05/10/2012

I like just looking at Johnny............mmmmmmmmmm

[bobncar]

09:23 PM on 05/10/2012

whoa....before you snark me......I'm 75 and female....LOL

[Mike Smither]

05:34 PM on 05/10/2012

.this guy just has to wear clothes that say i am cool and aloff.please.

[Beaner414]

06:50 PM on 05/10/2012

What's aloff?

[twills39]

07:05 PM on 05/10/2012

Try aloof.

[helenwheels74]

06:12 PM on 05/18/2012

maybe he wants johnny's clothes to be all-off?

[bobncar]

09:24 PM on 05/10/2012

he is cool and aloof...like ..like ...like it !!!!!

[wingin it]

05:05 PM on 05/10/2012

Funny, he was on Jimmy Kimmel the other day (with his fake British accent) and the guest immediately after was talking about him being single and all the available women in the audience. I'm sure he heard it. Maybe that's what made him realize he'd better set the record straight.

[Sibil]

07:09 PM on 05/10/2012

What part of him living in ENGLAND dont younderstand?

"The family divides its time between their home in Meudon, located in the suburbs of Paris, 2 homes in Los Angeles, an island he bought in The Bahamas, and their villa in Le Plan-de-la-Tour, a small town 20 km from Saint-Tropez, in the south of France. Depp also acquired a vineyard estate in the Plan-de-la-Tour area in 2007. [b]Several reports that indicate Depp bought Burnham Westgate Hall in Norfolk, England, a 13-bedroom Georgian country house in June 2011[/b]"

[wingin it]

07:17 PM on 05/10/2012

Does living in a country as an adult mean you change your accent? I've never read that before. And if so, wouldn't he have a French accent?