Inside Johnny Depp’s Mom’s ‘Sweet’ Ranch Son Bought for Her after Life in Shack with Outdoor Toilet

Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood’s best and most famous actors, was born in a lower-middle-class family on June 9, 1963. His father was a civil engineer, while his mother worked as a waitress.

While growing up, Depp did not have the luxuries he enjoys now. He remembers moving from one house to another with his family and how they were mostly struggling with their finances. Depp also opened up about his parents’ tough method of parenting.

While accepting that he experienced a “relatively violent upbringing,” Depp doesn’t blame his parents for raising him in a harsh environment. He believes they lived in a different time, and the things that are considered bad now were normal back then.

Depp’s mother grew up in a shack without a toilet before she married Depp’s father. According to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor, his family’s financial situation wasn’t good. He recalled his mom “counting nickels and pennies and dimes” at the end of each day.

How Did Johnny Become Rich in His 20s despite Poor Youth?

After looking at Depp’s success, not many people can guess that he has lived a childhood full of ups and downs. The actor wasn’t born into a wealthy, famous family that could have helped him enter Hollywood. However, he struck his luck when he became friends with Nicolas Cage, which helped him land a role in “A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Depp was 21 when he auditioned for his first Hollywood movie role, marking the beginning of his super-successful acting career. In 1987, he landed his second role as a police officer in the series, “21 Jump Street,” for which he was reportedly paid $45,000 per episode.

Soon, Depp rose to fame with his roles in movies including “Edward Scissorhands,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” and “Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.” He earned well during the ’90s while entertaining fans with his on-screen performances.

In the early 2000s, Depp became known worldwide after appearing in super-hit movies, including the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. Depp earned a lot of money with each project and eventually saved enough to buy a 41-acre property in Kentucky.

He bought the home in 1995 but sold it in 2001. Then, in 2005, he repurchased the beautiful property, but this time it was for his mother. From growing up in a poor household to buying a home for his mom, Depp experienced both extremes of living conditions.

Inside Betty Sue’s Family Farm

The property Depp bought for his mother is named after her and is now known as “Betty Sue’s Family Farm.” It is located on Versailles Road, has six bedrooms and six bathrooms, and is described as a “comfortable, sweet, lived-in home.”

The single-story ranch sits on a 5,944-square-foot land surrounded by beautiful green land. Besides the greenery, the property has a swimming pool, two barns with space for a dozen horses, a guest house, a garage that can house four cars, and paddocks. The luxurious property even offers a separate living space for the manager.

The well-lit main house has a beautiful kitchen, a cozy living room space with wall pieces reflecting Depp’s work, and an 8-seater dining table. The home is perfect for people who enjoy being outdoors and wish to have a comfortable living space.

What Happened with Ranch after Johnny Lost His Mom?

Unfortunately, Depp’s mother passed away on May 20, 2016, four years after she was reportedly taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s ICU in Los Angeles. She was living in the same house before she breathed her last.

A year after her demise, Depp put her beautiful property up for sale. He priced it at $3.3 million but soon had to lower it to $2.8 million. Despite the significant drop in the price, no one purchased the property until the price dropped below $1.6 million.

Depp sold the house in 2020 for much lower than he had bought it for. He had to bear a loss while selling the single-story modest home, which also took him a lot of time to find a buyer.