Johnny Depp is undoubtedly one of the biggest actors in the world right now, who made a name for himself in iconic films such as Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Brasco and of course – Pirates of The Caribbean. With that said, Depp’s reaction to seeing Winona Ryder for the first time after their split up is beyond priceless.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Johnny Depp’s role as the ever-loveable yet whimsical Captain Jack Sparrow catapulted him to a level of success not seen before his time.

This is especially true considering the fact that before him, pirate movies never really received any widespread acclaim.

That charm was inherent in him, which is why he was once together with Winona Ryder — something that fans were envious of.

Johnny Depp Had An Amazing Reaction to Seeing Winona Ryder For The First Time After Their Relationship Ended

Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in Edward Scissorhands

When Johnny Depp first laid eyes on Winona Ryder at the 1989 Great Balls of Fire! premiere, it sparked a love-at-first-sight moment.

Their romance blossomed a year later on the set of Edward Scissorhands, a film by Tim Burton.

Their first date at a friend’s house revealed Depp’s shyness, leaving a lasting impression on Ryder.

Their connection deepened, and Depp’s affection for her led him to get a tattoo that read “Winona forever” during the filming of Edward Scissorhands.

According to Far Out, engaged for several years, their relationship became a media sensation, with magazine covers and talk show appearances.

However, they eventually parted ways in 1993, citing growing apart. Depp later confessed that the age difference and relentless media attention took a toll on their relationship.

“It’s very hard to have a personal life in this town,” Depp admitted. “My relationship with Winona, it was my mistake to be as open as we were, but I thought if we were honest, it would destroy that curiosity monster. Instead, it fed it, gave people license to feel they were part of it.”

Depp acknowledged the challenges of maintaining a personal life in Hollywood and admitted that being open about his relationship with Ryder fueled public curiosity instead of curbing it.

Although he never regretted the tattoo, he eventually modified it to “Wino forever.”

As revealed by a video on Twitter, a young Johnny Depp could be seen locking eyes with Winona Ryder for the first time after their break up back in 1991.