After filming in Malibu for Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (due out in May ‘07) Johnny spent some time with his adoring fans signing autographs. Sporting Captain Sparrow’s twin-braided beard, along with a pirate-themed t-shirt, Depp was looking somewhat like a modern-day pirate might. He took time to sign several autographs before heading out in an SUV amidst a horde of screaming girls, waving all the way.

I’ve always perceived Johnny Depp as dark and moody, and a bit of a recluse. It’s good to see him playing to the crowd and looking happy and relaxed. The guy’s got lots to be happy about, what with the success of his Jack Sparrow role and his re-kindled sex-symbol status. Whether you’re a Johnny fan or not (and who isn’t?) he’s definitely doing something right because at 43 years old he’s attracting more ‘screaming girls’ than ever before.

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