Johnny Depp Stimulates ... Local Economy

Johnny DeppJohnny Depp is doing what the president can't -- saving the economy one location at a time!

While filming his new film "Public Enemies" in Oshkosh, Wisc., Johnny's eating and drinking habits did more for the area's financial outlook than any reduction in interest rates. Depp and his pals -- who were staying at a hotel in nearby Appleton -- recently dropped a $1,500 tip on a $2,600 dinner at a local restaurant and that has residents saying, "Johnny Depp is welcome here anytime." Hillary & Obama, who?

The Michael Mann directed film filmed in -- and pumped cash into -- various parts of Wisconsin and Illinois, leaving a trail of very happy townies. See, Hollywood ain't all bad.

Filed under: Movies, Johnny Depp

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16. $2600 dinner? That's one expensive restaurant. Remind me not to eat there.

Posted at 7:40PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Pat

17. Geez that guy drinks a lot! What a lot of money spent on booze. A wonder he can make it to the set the next day!

Posted at 7:50PM on Apr 29th 2008 by lexie

18. Johnny stimulates more than just the economy in my book!!!

Posted at 10:22PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Deppaholic

19. $2,600 is a large bill but it never says how many people were on that tab. If Johnny was picking up the tab for the crew or something,, it could easily get that high. I don't know why he would do that but he always has been generous so maybe he just felt like it. He can easily afford it.
Even when he was a bad boy, he was still a class act to most people. And I dare anybody to say he shouldn't be one of the 10 sexiest men in the world.

Go Sox

Posted at 10:24PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

20. Johnny Depp has always been a generous guy. He is the best actor I have ever seen. I always know that if Johnny is in a movie, it will be GREAT. Because he makes it GREAT. I have loved him for many years and always will. I agree that if he ran for president he would win. He won my heart years ago, and has never let me down. Johnny Depp I love you.

Posted at 11:04PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Depp Lover # 1

21. Um, some of these cities are a lot bigger and more affluent than you are portraying on your site. I respect cynical humor, and laughs, but as a resident of south eastern WI, I speak for all of us when I say we are not a bunch of townies living in rusty shacks like the one you photoshoped in behind Depp. We have fantasitic Universities, museums, and many of us have plenty of money. We are intelligent, sophisticated people and even though the movie is a boost to some local economies, they would still thrive and remain strong without $1500 tips. If these areas were as rural and unrefined as you suggest in your blurb, no one would shoot a movie there, and no actor would eat there. Show wisconsin some love people.

Posted at 4:55PM on Apr 30th 2008 by Townie?

22. In Johnny's childhood, his mom would come home with tips, and he remembers that's what helps pays the bills.

He is truly a great man, we all know that, he's always welcome back in Wisconsin, I'm sure everyone loved him here,
and talking to cast and crew they seemed they also loved it too



=]

Posted at 1:04AM on May 1st 2008 by smartie

23. This is really cool to hear, because I am originally from Neenah, WI. I agree with the previous comment though; that area of Wisconsin is not a poor shack-dwelling area. My relatives all live in very nice houses and have good incomes, but either way, a $1,500 tip is always nice.
I can't wait for the movie to come out; maybe I will recognize some places!

Posted at 1:48PM on May 1st 2008 by Kayla

24. Johnny's bill included more than 9 people, Lexi. He doesn't drink that much....but he does appreciate fine wine. The prices on the wine at the restaurant were quite high from what I hear, ranging from $300 to $500 per bottle. At that rate, when you substract the cost of the food for everyone there, there wasn't much wine purchased.

Posted at 3:24PM on May 1st 2008 by Beth

25. You're article about this is very straight forward and shows how awesome Johnny can be. That's why I do not understand the video. Eye-rolling and the tone of voice make it sound like what Johnny did at that restaurant was ridiculous. Johnny's mother was indeed a waitress, and I am sure he remembers the struggles he went through as a child/teenager. I see nothing wrong with leaving a large tip when you are able. Let's face it....being a waitress is probably one of the most underpaid and overworked jobs there is. Good for Johnny! He's been my hero for a long time...this just makes him even more of a hero in my book.

If you are going to report stories on your TV show and post the videos here, you probably should strive to reach the level of professional reporters and leave your eye-rolling for off-camera. Especially when it is a story of someone out of Hollywood doing something nice for a change.

Posted at 3:24PM on May 1st 2008 by Beth

26. Even if 9 people cost him $100 each without booze, that's still a lot of left over money for booze. The little Pirate DOES drink a lot. That's why he alway has a driver. Wake-up. Prince charming is a lush!

Posted at 9:00PM on May 1st 2008 by lexie

27. Johnny Depp is Hollywood. There are no other actors that come close to his acting talent; his sexiness; his kindness to his fans; his devotion to his movie projects; and his love for his family's privacy.

Johnny Depp is so out of the entertainment gossip wold that the only thing TMZ could bring up is the story about the fantastic tip he left behind at a restaurant.

I bet the TMZ staff writer for this story wishes he had $1500.00 to brag about!

Posted at 9:37PM on May 3rd 2008 by captjack

28. I just LOVE Johnny Depp !!! he's so kind and generous and S E X Y !!

Posted at 11:05PM on May 4th 2008 by amy

29. God, he makes me hot and bothered. And he's a good guy to top it all off. I'd open a pie shop with him anytime ("Sweeney Todd", anyone?)

Posted at 12:18AM on May 5th 2008 by paddles

30. Johnny can come back to Oshkosh any time. It was great to have him here!!! WI loves Johnny Depp!

Posted at 9:58AM on May 23rd 2008 by sara

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