Johnny Depp has played some of Hollywood’s most iconic heartthrobs, so it’s no surprise his real-life love life has been just as headline-making. From supermodels and popular actresses to musicians and lawyers, Depp has dated some of the biggest names in entertainment over the last four decades.
While he’s had no shortage of romances, lasting love has proven much harder to find. The A-list celeb has been engaged three times, married twice, and has been at the center of several high-profile breakups that captivated the world. So, who has Johnny Depp dated, and where do things stand today?
Who is Johnny Depp dating now?
As of 2026, Johnny Depp has not publicly confirmed that he’s in a relationship. He has most recently been linked to Russian model Yulia Vlasova after the pair were spotted together several times across Europe, but neither has confirmed they’re dating.
From his whirlwind romance with Winona Ryder to his long-term relationship with Vanessa Paradis and his controversial marriage to Amber Heard, here’s a complete look at Johnny Depp’s dating history.
Johnny Depp’s Girlfriends List in Order
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- Lori Allison
- Sherilyn Fenn
- Jennifer Grey
- Winona Ryder
- Juliette Lewis
- Ellen Barkin
- Kate Moss
- Vanessa Paradis
- Amber Heard
- Polina Glen
- Joelle Rich
- Yulia Vlasova
Ex-Wife: Lori Allison
Who is She? Makeup Artist
Dated In: 1983-1985
Johnny Depp’s first love was makeup artist, Lori Allison. The pair married when Depp was just 20-years-old and enjoyed a short, two-year marriage before deciding to break up.
Their split was cited to be caused by irreconcilable differences, but despite parting, they have remained friends ever since. Lori even defended Johnny against Amber Heard’s claims in 2016, claiming he’s a “soft person” and would never hurt anyone.
Ex-Fiancée: Sherilyn Fenn
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 1985-1988
A failed marriage didn’t put Johnny off love… Just a few months after splitting from his first wife, the famous actor found comfort in his fellow actress, Sherilyn Fenn. They met on the set of a student film named Dummies and eventually starred together in Twin Peaks. “He was very sweet. He was my first love,” Fenn told The Big Issue in 2017.
Seeing wifey potential in Sherilyn, Johnny decided to pop the question to his girlfriend, but sadly this wasn’t the fairytale romance he dreamed of and the two broke up in 1988.
Ex-Fiancée: Jennifer Grey
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 1989
Another actress on Johnny Depp’s long list of ex-fiancées is Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey. The pair got engaged in 1989 after meeting through her agent, and their whirlwind romance quickly became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about relationships.
In her 2022 memoir Out of the Corner, Jennifer revealed that he proposed after two weeks of meeting and described Johnny as incredibly passionate and charismatic. However, Grey also admitted their relationship was often turbulent and emotionally intense. “There was some heat. It was a f—ing bonfire,” Grey told People in 2022. The engagement lasted less than a year before the couple called it quits. While their romance was short-lived, it remains one of the lesser-known chapters in both stars’ dating histories.
Ex-Fiancée: Winona Ryder
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 1989-1993
Johnny Depp quickly found a new love interest in Winona Ryder after meeting her in 1989. Depp later recalled that their first encounter felt like a “classic glance,” adding that “everything else gets foggy.” The actor was instantly smitten, telling People, “There’s been nothing in my 27 years that’s comparable to the feeling I have with Winona.”
Following his usual pattern, Depp proposed just five months after their first date. The couple then starred together in Edward Scissorhands and made headlines with their matching edgy style and loved-up photoshoots. Depp even got a shocking tattoo that read “Winona Forever” on his arm.
After three years together, the couple split in 1993. Ryder later described it as her “first real breakup” and “first heartbreak,” and Depp eventually altered his famous tattoo from “Winona Forever” to “Wino Forever.”
Rumored Ex: Juliette Lewis
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 1993
Depp had a short-lived romance with his What’s Eating Gilbert Grape co-star in 1993, but some believe that it could have been strictly professional. Others think that Depp was a rebound for Juliette who had just come out of a failed engagement with Brad Pitt.
Whatever the circumstances were, Johnny and his ex-girlfriend appear to be on mutual terms and were even pictured together in 2016.
Ex: Ellen Barkin
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 1994
In 1994, Depp was linked to actress Ellen Barkin. The pair made headlines when they appeared together at a fashion event honoring designer Isaac Mizrahi, although their romance was relatively short-lived.
Years later, Barkin spoke about the relationship during a deposition connected to Depp’s 2022 defamation trial against Amber Heard. She described Depp as “loving” in the early stages of their relationship but claimed their romance later became turbulent. Barkin alleged there was “always an air of violence around him,” while Depp strongly denied her claims, calling them untrue and suggesting she held a grudge against him.
Ex: Kate Moss
Who is She? Supermodel
Dated In: 1994-1998
The ultimate ’90s power couple was none other than Kate Moss and Johnny Depp. Introduced in 1994, the pair fell for each other almost instantly, with Kate later admitting, “I knew from the first moment we talked that we were going to be together.”
Despite their glamorous romance, their relationship was famously fiery. Johnny was even arrested after allegedly trashing a New York hotel room while Kate was inside. The couple split in 1997, with Depp later admitting he hadn’t given Kate the attention she deserved. Years later, Moss revealed, “Johnny did [take care of me]… I really lost that gauge of somebody I could trust.”
Ex: Vanessa Paradis
Who is She? Actress/Singer
Dated In: 1998-2012
Johnny and Vanessa Paradis had known each other for years, but everything changed when they crossed paths again at Paris’ Hotel Costes in 1998. Depp instantly knew she was the one, later recalling, “Boom! My life as a single man was done.”
Less than a year later, they welcomed daughter Lily-Rose, followed by son Jack in 2002. The couple chose to raise their children away from the spotlight in the south of France and never felt the need to marry, believing their relationship didn’t need “a piece of paper.” After 14 years together, they amicably split in 2012, with Depp admitting their demanding careers contributed to the breakup.
Ex-Wife: Amber Heard
Who is She? Actress
Dated In: 2012-2016
Johnny was back on the marriage train in 2015 when he tied the knot with Aquaman actress Amber Heard in an intimate ceremony at his Bahamas home. Less than 18 months later, Amber filed for divorce, accusing Depp of domestic abuse.
Their messy split dominated headlines for years before Depp sued Heard for defamation over her 2018 op-ed. The highly publicized 2022 trial captivated millions, and the jury ultimately found that Heard had defamed Depp, while also finding Depp liable on one of Heard’s counterclaims.
Rumored Ex: Polina Glen
Who is She? Go-Go Dancer
Dated In: 2017 – 2019
Following his divorce, Depp was briefly linked to Russian dancer Polina Glen. Although reports claimed they dated in 2019, the romance was short-lived, with sources suggesting the intense media attention and Depp’s ongoing legal battle with Heard became too much.
Rumored Ex: Joelle Rich
Who is She? Lawyer
Dated In: Sep-Nov 2022
In 2022, Depp sparked dating rumors with Joelle Rich, the London-based lawyer who had previously represented him in his U.K. libel case. Although multiple outlets reported they were seeing each other, the relationship was never publicly confirmed and was believed to have ended after only a few months.
Rumored Girlfriend: Yulia Vlasova
Who is She? Model
Dated In: 2024-Now
More recently, Depp has been linked to Russian model Yulia Vlasova. The pair first sparked romance rumors in 2024 after being spotted together in Prague, where Depp was filming Day Drinker. They were later seen spending time together at his concerts in Europe and in several photos shared on social media, fueling speculation that the two had grown close.
Despite their controversial age gap—Depp was born in 1963, while Vlasova was born in 1996—neither has publicly confirmed a romance. Vlasova has remained tight-lipped about their relationship, insisting she prefers to keep her personal life private. While fans continue to speculate, the pair have yet to define their relationship publicly, leaving it unclear whether they’re dating or simply close friends.
Despite decades in the spotlight, Johnny Depp’s love life has been anything but simple. Some relationships ended because of demanding careers, others became tabloid sensations, and a few are still remembered as some of Hollywood’s most iconic romances.
Whether you think Kate Moss was “the one,” still can’t get over Winona Ryder and Depp together, or believe he’s happier keeping his private life out of the spotlight, one thing’s for sure: Johnny Depp’s dating history is one fans still can’t stop talking about.
Originally published in June 2020. Updated in 2026 to reflect the latest in Johnny’s dating life and add more depth to each relationship.
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Why is it that if your a older woman you are made to feel unattractive and not worth the time of a relationship. Johnny needs a woman that will appreciate him and love him for who he is not for what he has.someone who will laugh and enjoy life with him. Go find your paradise Johnny❤️
WHY IS HE DATING SUCH YOUNG WOMEN? I THOUGH HE WOULD HAVE LEARNED BY NOW. HE NEEDS A STABLE, SENSIBLE, GEORGEOUS WOMAN CLOSER TO HIS OWN AGE. (THERE ARE STILL SOME OF US OUT THERE!)
I hear he was datin someone new
I think he & I should meet. Haha. Are you able to make that happen?
I do believe that Polina glen was someone who wanted to make it big in Hollywood, California but she did not have what Venessa or the others had to make it big in Hollywood that is why it did not work for her. She wanted her fame and name as a dancer.
If she wanted to love to marry and stay with Mr. Depp she could of stay on the sly.
She font have any looks and you can see that she doesn’t have any of that look at me to bring in the crowd of people. If you love ❤️ someone you can even stay hidden and be there for him. I see deceit in her. Like the was turning out to be another amber heard .
Rumours abound that Johnny Depp married in early 1990s Sebastian Bach of Skid Rows first wife ballerina Lavina Kymille still circulate,though Sebastian Bach claims she was still undivorced..Many more claim he purchased the West Hollywood former Dracula star Bela Lugosi mansion for her not Amber Heard since the Canadian vocalists hidden exceptionally beautiful yet sinister wife Lavina who is Romanian Royalty.