Lily Rose, Johnny Depp’s daughter, says one of his films shocked her

The actress spoke about her experience in her cover story Harper’s Bazaar While discussing her relationship with the award-winning Hollywood star.

Lily-Rose Depp is currently in a relationship with rapper and singer Danielle Balbuena, whom she has been dating for the past two years.

Being the daughter of one of Hollywood’s best actors, it is no surprise that Lily-Rose often had the opportunity to watch many of her father’s films and learn from the experience to shape her career.

Of all of these, Lily-Rose recently revealed that one influenced her the most, especially in reference to her father’s character in the gothic romantic fantasy film “Edward Scissorhands.”

“Movies are supposed to make you feel something,” the actress said of the film, in which Depp plays a young man wielding scissor blades in his hands. “I was shocked by that.” Harper’s Bazaar.

When she saw the film, Lily-Rose was only three years old, so it was no surprise that the trauma she experienced was caused by her fear of the character. However, she revealed that this was not the case; Instead, it was the way the character was treated for being “trans” that bothered her.

She added: “Not because I thought he was scary, but because everyone was treating him so rudely and I felt so upset. It’s a difficult childhood memory.”

Lily-Rose also spoke about the silent horror film Nosferatu, in which she is seen having sex with a monster in the first scene.

“The Idol” star shared that she found the film “creepy and disgusting and disgusting,” but she also found it “stunningly beautiful” and enjoys exploring films like this, which tap into her gothic instincts.

“I’m interested in the dark side of things,” she told the outlet. “As an actor, you hope your role is as colorful as possible, so that you have as much to sink your teeth into as possible.”

Lily-Rose also shared that she finds it exciting to explore herself in these films, even to depths the actress never knew she knew.

“The most exciting thing is exploring parts of myself. You can hide behind all this beautiful artwork, costumes, and story, but the place I draw from is a very personal place,” she added.

Although Lily-Rose’s 2023 TV series, “The Idol,” was heavily criticized, her father, Depp, had no issues with his daughter starring in the candid show.

A source told… Daily Mail The actress is happy that the 24-year-old is “making a career of her own and challenging herself to take on roles that interest and experiment with her.”

The insider said: “He loves that she can be her own person and become her own actress. She doesn’t base her career on his success. He loves that she’s a strong person, especially now that she’s getting some extra attention with her latest role on The Idol.”

As for the criticism that has followed Lily-Rose since the series premiered at Cannes, Depp sees it as a sign that his daughter “must be doing something right.”

“He’s proud of her and doesn’t add anything to the extra chatter and drama this role brings,” the insider continued.

Regarding her love life, Lily-Rose is still infatuated with rapper and singer Danielle Balbuena, known by her stage name 070 Shake.

“She’s the most amazing person I’ve ever met. Honestly, the most kind-hearted person,” Depp said of the “Winter Baby/New Jersey Blues” singer.

She went on to talk about how her partner, whom she calls “my friend” because that’s how she feels, makes her happy.

“I’m so in love and I’m so happy. I’ve always been private about my personal life, but it’s hard not to talk about it because I’m so happy,” Lily-Rose shared.

The actress revealed that she knows this is the real deal based on her heartfelt instincts, and nothing complicated.

“Only when you know, you know,” she told the outlet. “You fall in love with who you fall in love with. It doesn’t get any more complicated than that.”

The couple has been dating since February 2023, the same month they were spotted together in public for the first time at Paris Fashion Week.

In May that year, the actress made their relationship official by posting a photo on her Instagram story of them sharing a sweet kiss. She captioned the post, “4 months of my likes” per Daily Mail.

Later that month, they were seen sharing a passionate kiss at Los Angeles Airport after Depp’s Lily-Rose returned from the Cannes Film Festival, where she received a standing ovation for her performance in “The Idol.”

In January 2024, they celebrated their first anniversary, with Lily-Rose sharing a now-deleted post of herself hugging the singer, accompanied by the caption, “1 <3, My Dani, My Forever."

Recently, Lily-Rose appeared at the premiere of 070 Shake’s new album in Los Angeles, where she was cheering on her lover while documenting the event.