Johnny Depp is one of the world's most famous and controversial actors, but he now spends his private life far away from Hollywood.The embattled Pirates of the Caribbean star — who battled ex Amber Heard in a much-talked-about defamation lawsuit last year — spends a lot of time in the UK, residing in his country house in Somerset.The talked-about star, who has laid low after that headline-making court case, gave an interview to Somerset Life over the weekend.WATCH: Inside Johnny Depp's family life - all you need to knowHe said: "I just love places with character.
British people are cool and will greet you as if you are a neighbour — without going over the top. I like going to places, seeing things and meeting people — but I'm not the great extrovert that people think."Johnny added: "In truth, I'm quite a shy person.
That's one of the great things about Britain, and especially Somerset. I can just be me — and that's nice. I can go into shops without being surrounded by people wanting selfies.
I don't mind that up to a point, but sometimes it gets a little too crowded."MORE: Johnny Depp looks so different after change to appearanceMORE: Kate Moss opens up about Johnny Depp trial in rare interview: 'I had to say the truth'Johnny's two children, meanwhile, spend their time between the United States and France.
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