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Janelle Monáe Wants To Emulate Johnny Depp’s Career — But ‘His Life As An Actor Only’

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Janelle Monae is looking to expand her acting horizons — and she has a surprising inspiration.

The musician and actress, who uses they/them and she/her pronouns, told an audience at the London Film Festival on Friday that they greatly admire the creativity and longevity of Johnny Depp’s career.

“When I think about careers, this person as an actor — his life as an actor only — Johnny Depp has a very vast career,” Monáe shared, according to Deadline.

The outlet reported that Monáe’s response drew a mixed reaction from the crowd. Depp has become a controversial figure since his highly public split from ex-wife Amber Heard, which culminated in a contentious defamation lawsuit. While Depp ultimately won the case, the live steamed trial was widely viewed and highly divisive, with an emotional Heard detailing graphic accusations of sexual assault and domestic abuse (all of which Depp has denied).

Monáe clarified that she was impressed by the number of dynamic characters Depp has brought to life on screen, from “Willy Wonka to Sweeney Todd to all of the dramatic roles,” and was not referring to Depp’s personal life.

“Whatever the Janelle Monáe version of that is,” Monáe explained. “Maybe something even better, but I want to be able to do those sorts of like, transformative characters that people are dressing up as for Halloween. Something grounded but embedded in the hearts and minds of children forever.”

Monáe — who stars in Rian Johnson’s forthcoming whodunit Glass Onion —noted that she’s always had a “world-building mind” when it comes to both their musicality and onscreen pursuits. “I never saw my music career as something that should limit this,” they added. “David Bowie did these things, so why can’t I do these things?”

They also shared their interest in both writing and directing their own projects in the future. “Yes, absolutely. I want it to be something I write, but I’m super open if it’s something I can co-write or collaborate with someone on,” Monáe said. “I know that I’m supposed to direct.”

For now, Monáe added, “I’m trying to create a world where that happens.”

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Keira Knightley Ponders a Swashbuckling Comeback in the Next Pirates of the Caribbean Installment

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In a recent interview with Collider,Knightley was asked about the possibility of reprising her role as Elizabeth Swann in the upcoming “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. She responded by saying that she has not yet been approached about the project, but would definitely consider it if the opportunity arises.

“I don’t know if it’s happening,” Knightley said. “I haven’t heard anything about it. But, you know, I would always be open to the idea of revisiting Elizabeth Swann. It was a huge part of my life and career, and I’m very fond of the character.”

Knightley first appeared as Elizabeth Swann in the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003. She continued to play the character in the following two sequels, “Dead Man’s Chest” and “At World’s End,” before sitting out the fourth installment, “On Stranger Tides.”

While Knightley’s character was not present in “On Stranger Tides,” the film still managed to gross over $1 billion worldwide. The most recent entry in the franchise, “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” was released in 2017 and also went on to earn over $794 million globally.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, which has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Johnny Depp, who played the lead role of Captain Jack Sparrow, was dropped from the series following allegations of domestic abuse. The studio has since announced that it is planning to reboot the franchise with a new cast and crew.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise, Knightley’s potential return to the series would undoubtedly be a welcome sight for fans. Her portrayal of Elizabeth Swann was a key factor in the success of the early “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, and her absence from the later entries was felt by many.

Knightley has remained busy in the years since her last “Pirates” film, taking on a variety of roles in both independent and big-budget productions. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards for her performances in “Pride & Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game,” and has also appeared in films such as “Atonement,” “Anna Karenina,” and “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Whether or not Knightley ultimately returns to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, her fans can look forward to seeing her in a variety of upcoming projects. She is set to star in the upcoming biographical drama “Silent Night,” as well as the action thriller “The Essex Serpent

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Willow Smith Says She & Brother Jaden Felt “Shunned” By Black Community

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Willow Smith has made a huge revelation.

The singer has revealed on ‘Red Table Talkthat she and he brother Jaden felt “shunned” by the black community growing.

Her words below:

“With the African American community, I kind of felt like me and Jaden were shunned a little bit.”

Willow then went on to describe her and her brother’s unconventional presentations as a reason saying:

“We’re not gonna take pride in them because they’re too different. They’re too weird.”

Both she and Jaden began adopting more of an androgynous approach to their presentations in the early 2010s.

Their mom, Jada Pinkett Smith, then recalled the “firestorm” that occurred when Willow cut her hair.

To watch the latest episode of ‘Red Table Talk,’ click here.

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Jaden Smith Turns Heads in New Louis Vuitton Commercial

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Jaden Smith has long marched to the beat of his own drum.

And it’s a trajectory that continues in his starring role in Louis Vuitton’s latest commercial.

Smith rocks the LV Mansion line by Louis Vuitton, which reveals a gothic influence in the form of an ankle boot, and a loafer.

Check it all out after the jump…

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