By Megan Riedlinger
8:00pm PDT, Jul 8, 2023
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It's hard to believe, but it's been 20 years since "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" — the first film in the hit Disney franchise — hit theaters on July 9, 2003. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, join us as we take a look back at some of the best vintage photos of the movie's star, Johnny Depp…
Johnny Depp's role as Captain Jack Sparrow is one of his most iconic. The actor is seen here in costume as the gorgeous pirate in 2003's "Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl."
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A babyfaced Johnny Depp kept covered up with sunglasses and a hat at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Police Celebrity Golf Tournament in May 1988. He paired his incognito accessories with a cutoff graphic tank top, looking every bit the indie movie star.
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Johnny Depp and his then-girlfriend, model Kate Moss, looked like one of the most genetically blessed couples of all time strolling into the 1995 Golden Globes in this chic black-and-white snap.
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Have you ever seen a guy pull off jewelry better? Johnny Depp rocked layered necklaces, a white tee and denim in this snap from an episode of "21 Jump Street" in 1989.
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An impossibly handsome Johnny Depp showed off shoulder-length waves while sporting aviator shades during an appearance in Cannes, France, back in 1992.
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Johnny Depp on guitar! The handsome actor-turned-rock star is seen here performing with his band in Vienna, Austria, back in 1997 — cool flannel and striped tee combo and all.
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One of Johnny Depp's most handsome roles was early in his career. In 1990, he and his cheekbones starred in "Cry Baby," a cult-classic teen movie set in the '50s.
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Johnny Depp showed off a clean-cut look at a benefit in Los Angeles in May 1988, looking dapper while sporting slicked-back hair and a suit and tie.
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Who wouldn't want to catch a flight with this guy? Johnny Depp arrived at LAX Airport in Los Angeles looking cool and casual in jeans and a blazer back in 1990. Tiny '90s shades finished off his off-duty ensemble.
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Johnny Depp loves a hat. He made a case for headwear in this snap from the FOX Television Stars Feed the Homeless event in Sherman Oaks, California, in December 1987. A leather jacket, black tee and jeans completed his laid-back, super-cool look.
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Who's that boy? Johnny Depp was barely recognizable while stepping out in New York City in January 1991 thanks to his long hair and lengthy bangs that obscured that pretty face.
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Johnny Depp flashed a peace sign aboard a boat during the 61st Venice Film Festival in September 2004 while sporting a nautical look: a striped polo and white trousers.
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It's not easy to pull off a beanie… let alone a striped one! But Johnny Depp certainly did during a "The Late Show with David Letterman" appearance in New York City in November 1999.
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Johnny Depp gave a shy smile at the "Nick of Time" premiere in Beverly Hills in November 1995 while sporting lengthy bangs, a hint of a mustache and an unbuttoned dress shirt underneath a suit.
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Ever wonder what Johnny Depp would look like in the 1800s? You got a glimpse when he played Ichabod Crane in 1999's "Sleepy Hollow."
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A cardigan and glasses aren't typically an alluring combo, but Johnny Depp made that a thing in 2004's "Secret Window," where he played mystery writer Mort Rainey.
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Johnny Depp donned lighter and shorter hair for his role in "The Astronaut's Wife," a 1999 science-fiction thriller that saw him starring as NASA scientist Spencer Armacost.
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Johnny Depp gave his best model pout at a screening of "Lost In La Mancha" in London in 2002 while showing off some of his tattoos in a graphic T-shirt.
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At the 1994 Academy Awards, Johnny Depp delighted fans by getting glammed up in a tux and bow tie. Just check out those fancy lapels! But don't worry, he stayed true to his grunge-influenced '90s style with the addition of facial hair on Hollywood's biggest night.
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From the glasses to the artfully tousled lighter tresses, Johnny Depp showed off his heartthrob status at the "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" premiere in New York City back in September 2003.
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Johnny Depp continued his hat craze with a cowboy hat and aviators at the "Blow" premiere in London in May 2001, adding a dress shirt and vest to complete his funky look.
