The Hollywood actor says welcoming his children, Lily-Rose and Jack, gave him a new sense of purpose and transformed his understanding of life.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has opened up about how becoming a father transformed his outlook on life, describing the experience as a defining moment that gave him a new sense of purpose.

Speaking during a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, the 63-year-old actor reflected on the impact of welcoming his first child, daughter Lily-Rose, followed by his son Jack.

Depp said fatherhood lifted what he described as a veil from his vision, allowing him to understand the purpose behind his life’s decisions.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star explained that before having children, he often questioned why he pursued acting and made certain choices in his career.

However, becoming a father gave him clarity, making him realise that his experiences and decisions had ultimately led him towards something much more meaningful.

He described the arrival of a child as one of life’s first genuinely selfless experiences, saying that nothing else seems to matter when a child enters the world.

Depp shares Lily-Rose and Jack with his former partner, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis.

Meanwhile, the actor is currently promoting his latest film, Ebenezer, a dark fantasy production that is showing in cinemas.

His latest comments offer a rare glimpse into the personal experiences that have shaped his life beyond Hollywood.