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Johnny Depp Doffs His Fedora

by celebuzz on Jun. 17, 2008 10:56 AM / 5 Comments

Johnny Depp is a good guy, and he doesn't want you to forget it. He cemented the rep by making good on a months-old promise to a young fan.

Seems 12-year-old Jack Taylor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, visited Depp on the set of his new John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies, and expressed interest in his way cool fedora. Depp joked that he could have it when it was no longer needed.

Jack's parents sent a reminder note along to Depp's agency to make sure they were aware of his promise. Pushy parents get things done, you know.

Lo and behold, before long, a package arrived. Inside were the fedora, a personal note from Depp and a number of promotional items from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Pirates of the Caribbean for his siblings.

"All I really said was 'Can I have your hat?" Taylor told told thenorthwestern.com. "And he said, 'When I'm done with it, it's yours.' He was actually pretty cool."

As opposed to all those other celebs Taylor knows. That Lindsay Lohan can be such a wench.

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“Johnny Depp films "Public Enemies" in Chicago on his 45th birthday, June 9. It's a crime drama set during the Great Depression focusing on FBI agent Melvin Purvis’ (Christian Bale) attempt to stop criminals John Dillinger (Depp), and Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum).

Depp’s character, John Dillinger, was an American bank robber whose exploits dominated the press during what is sometimes referred to as the public enemy era, between 1931 and 1935.”

Just Jared

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buzzbuddy 1 yr 5 mos ago
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That doesn't surprise me one bit.... Depp is the Best!
neverneverland 1 yr 5 mos ago
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what an amazing man. *sigh*
bawwow 1 yr 5 mos ago
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I wonder what else he'd give away...his shirt maybe?? *droool*
missamericandream 1 yr 5 mos ago
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mmmmm..id wear his hat
n33n 1 yr 5 mos ago
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i don't think ive ever seen one negative thing written about this man