Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis: Announce split after 14 years of relationship

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis: Announce split after 14 years of relationship

Versatile genius of Hollywood Johnny Depp has officially ended his 14-year relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.

In May, rumors emerged that the couple had called it quits, though Depp later slammed the reports as untrue.

Although, the Pirates of the Caribbean star has now announced that he and the French actress have decided to split.

A statement released by Depp's representative to Entertainment Tonight reads: "[They] have amicably separated. Please respect their privacy and, more importantly, the privacy of their children."

The ex-couple began seeing each other in 1998, but never married.

Depp and Paradis have two children together, Lily-Rose, 13, and Jack, 10.