Johnny Depp describes himself as an agnostic or an atheist. 

He was raised in a non-religious family with some Native American heritage, some Irish Catholic roots, and some French influence. Additionally, the actor has also aligned himself with the liberal left.

Regarding his political views, he joined the campaign Imprisoned for Art to call for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov in November 2016.

Also, during the beginning of the U.S.’s second war in Iraq, he was against the warlike many other celebrities. He commented, he was ecstatic they re-named ‘French Fries’ as ‘Freedom Fries’. 

Grown men, as well as women in positions of power in the U.S. government, show themselves, idiots.”

War supporters in the U.S. made such a fuss about Depp’s comments that he felt the need to retract his statement. Further, he apologized shortly afterward, saying the remark “did not come out as intended, and I intended no malice.”