itv News – PARIS –
Johnny Depp has received the highest honour for achievement called the Grand Medaille de Vermeil.
Mayor Betrand Delanoe paid tribute to the actor as he presented Depp with the medal and certificate at the French premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
Speaking in French and English, Depp said he was “touched” to receive the award. He said: “Thank you very much. I’m very honoured, very touched, and a bit shy. “Thank you very very much, this is more than one could dream. This city’s been very good to me, this country’s been very good to me. “It introduced me to my beautiful girl Vanessa and it produced a couple of great kids, so thanks again.”
Congratulations Johnny!
