Sources Reveal Whether Will Smith and Johnny Depp Have Formed an Unlikely Friendship
Will Smith and Johnny Depp have developed a strong friendship with each other!
According to sources, the duo are fans of each other and have spent time together on multiple occasions. Most recently, they were seen at a concert honoring Andrea Bocelli and on a yacht outing before the concert!
Depp and Smith’s yacht outing in Italy gained popularity. A source revealed to People that the two have known each other for years.
“They meet occasionally – both have busy travel schedules, and Depp usually stays in the U.K.,” the source mentioned.
Both actors, who admire each other, share a common love for music, which strengthens their bond. “They both have a passion for music beyond their acting careers.”
Egyptian musician Ahmed Saad, who was also present at the pre-concert yacht party in Italy, posted several photos with the actors.
On Instagram, Saad shared a picture of himself standing between the two actors and musicians on Tuesday, July 12. “Great feeling to gather with friends. Thanks to my friends for the lovely visit @johnnydepp @willsmith @ismailmansour1 #AhmedSaad #jonnydepp #willsmith,” he wrote in the caption.
Inside Will Smith and Johnny Depp’s friendship
Smith and Depp were seen hanging out last year as well, not just during their Italian getaway. They were spotted together during the opening night of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, sharing a friendly embrace and conversation, as reported by TMZ. This friendship is truly heartwarming!
At the Andrea Bocelli-honoring concert this month, Smith and Depp were among the celebrities who performed, along with Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Russell Crowe, Laura Pausini, Nadine Sierra, Jon Batiste, and Brian May.
During the concert, Smith recited a spoken-word version of the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the 1940s, accompanied by piano music, while Depp performed “En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor,” with Bocelli playing the guitar in memory of his late friend Jeff Beck.
The insider source also mentioned to People that the actor-musician pair had a wonderful time hanging out with Sheeran at the concert that lasted for three days.