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Lily-Rose Depp
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Depp in 2023
Born
Lily-Rose Melody Depp

(1999-05-27) 27 May 1999 (age 26)
Citizenship
  • France
  • United States
Occupation Actress
Years active 2014–present
Parents
Relatives Alysson Paradis (aunt)

Lily-Rose Melody Depp (born May 27, 1999) is a French and American actress and model. She is the daughter of famous actors Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. She started her acting career with a small part in the movie Tusk (2014).

Since then, she has starred in several movies, including the historical films The Dancer (2016) and The King (2019). She also appeared in the romantic comedy A Faithful Man (2018).

In 2023, Depp starred in the HBO television series The Idol. She also sang on its soundtrack, and her song "One of the Girls" became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2024, she received great reviews for her leading role in the horror movie Nosferatu.

Early Life and Family

Lily-Rose Melody Depp was born on May 27, 1999, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France. Her father is the American actor Johnny Depp, and her mother is the French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. She has a younger brother named Jack. Her aunt, Alysson Paradis, is also an actress.

Through her father, Depp has mostly English, French, German, and Irish ancestors. She is also a descendant of Elizabeth Key Grinstead, who was one of the first African American women in the North American colonies to successfully sue for her freedom in 1656.

Because her parents were famous, Depp was often in the news from a young age. She grew up spending time in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York City.

Career

Starting in Film and Modeling

Depp began her acting career in 2014 with a small role in the movie Tusk. A year later, when she was 16, she became a model for the famous French fashion brand Chanel. Her mother had also been a model for Chanel in the 1990s. Depp has since become one of the main faces of the brand.

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Depp in 2016

In 2016, she returned to her role from Tusk in the movie Yoga Hosers. That same year, she had her first major role playing the famous dancer Isadora Duncan in The Dancer. For this role, she was nominated for Most Promising Actress at the César Awards and the Lumières Awards in France.

She also starred with Natalie Portman in the movie Planetarium. Portman chose Depp to play her younger sister in the film. In 2018, Depp starred in the French film Les Fauves (Savage) and the romantic comedy A Faithful Man. Her work in A Faithful Man earned her another nomination for Most Promising Actress at the César Awards.

Becoming a Mainstream Star

In 2019, Depp played Catherine of Valois in the historical movie The King, alongside Timothée Chalamet. The movie was released on Netflix, and critics praised her performance. One reviewer from Variety magazine said she "makes her presence felt, for perhaps the first time ever."

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The Weeknd, Depp, and Sam Levinson at the premiere for The Idol at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

In 2021, Depp appeared in several films, including the thriller Crisis, the science-fiction movie Voyagers, and the psychological drama Wolf.

Depp made her television debut in 2023 in the HBO series The Idol, starring with the Canadian singer the Weeknd. The show received mixed reviews, but critics noted that Depp gave a strong performance. A song she recorded for the show, "One of the Girls", became very popular, with over one billion streams on Spotify.

In 2024, Depp starred as Ellen Hutter in the gothic horror film Nosferatu, directed by Robert Eggers. Her performance was highly praised. The Hollywood Reporter called it a "revelation" and said "the movie belongs to Depp."

Personal Life

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Depp in 2017

Depp can speak both English and French fluently and holds citizenship in both the United States and France. She has spoken publicly about overcoming health challenges in her past.

In 2015, she took part in a photo project that supported people expressing their own identities. She later explained that her participation was about the freedom to be yourself, rather than a statement about her own personal life.

Since early 2023, Depp has been in a relationship with the rapper and singer Danielle Balbuena, who is known professionally as 070 Shake. In October 2024, Depp appeared in the music video for 070 Shake's song "Winter Baby / New Jersey Blues".

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Tusk Girl Clerk #2 Credited as Lily-Rose Melody Depp
2016 Yoga Hosers Colleen Collette
The Dancer Isadora Duncan
Planetarium Kate Barlow
2018 Savage Laura
A Faithful Man Eve
2019 My Last Lullaby Paloma Short film
The King Catherine of Valois
2021 Crisis Emmie Kelly
Voyagers Sela
Silent Night Sophie
Wolf Cecile (Wildcat)
2024 Nosferatu Ellen Hutter
TBA Alpha Gang Not yet released Filming

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Idol Jocelyn Main role

Music videos

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2015 "All Around the World" Rejjie Snow
2023 "Double Fantasy" The Weeknd featuring Future
"One of the Girls" The Weeknd, Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp
2024 "Winter Baby / New Jersey Blues" 070 Shake

Discography

Title Year Album Ref.
"La Ballade de Lily Rose" 2000 Bliss
"Firmaman"
"Bliss"
"I'm the Man" (with Harley Quinn Smith) 2016 Yoga Hosers Soundtrack
"Babe" (with Harley Quinn Smith)
"O Canada" (with Harley Quinn Smith)
"World Class Sinner / I'm a Freak" 2023 The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"One of the Girls" (with the Weeknd and Jennie) The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"Fill the Void" (with the Weeknd and Ramsey)
"Dollhouse" (with the Weeknd) The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 42nd César Awards Most Promising Actress
The Dancer
Nominated
22nd Lumières Awards Best Female Revelation Nominated
2019 44th César Awards Most Promising Actress
A Faithful Man
Nominated
Prix Romy Schneider Most Promising Actress
Herself
Nominated
2025 Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Nosferatu
Nominated
Best Cast in a Motion Picture Won

See also

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