Jennifer Gray - The fiancee who broke off the engagement with Johnny Depp, ruined his career because of plastic surgery

Most viewers love Jennifer Grey, the lead role of the romantic musical Dirty Dancing (1987), one of the most famous cinematic works in the world. In addition, she is also known as the ex-fiancée of "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor Johnny Depp.

Although only a few million dollars was invested by Vestron Pictures, a young studio, but Dirty Dancing has earned more than 214 million dollars. The soundtrack song (I've Had) The Time of My Life won the Oscars (best soundtrack) and Grammy (best duet).

The impressive success of Dirty Dancing could have opened the female lead the door to a big career, but in fact Jennifer Gray faded with time. While Patrick Swayze, Gray's co-star in the film became a big star and appeared in many blockbusters that are inscribed in the golden letters of cinematic history.

Who is Jennifer Gray?

Actress Jennifer Gray was born on March 26, 1960 in New York into a Jewish family rich in artistic traditions. Father Joel Gray, author of the Academy A.ward for Best Supporting Actor, Cabaret (1972). Mother of singer and stage actress.

B.aby Jennifer decided to follow in the footsteps of her parents and continue the family tradition. From the age of kindergarten, Jennifer was taught dance and acting skills by her mother. In 1978, the artist family's teenage daughter graduated from the prestigious private school The Dalton School in New York, where future celebrity Dirty Dancing trained in dance and acting.

In 1984, Jennifer made her big screen debut in a small role, The Rebel in Eberton. Not long after, the young female artist appeared at the filming set of The Cotton Club. In early 1986, Jennifer had a bigger role, in the comedy Mr. Ferris Bueller's Holiday. The work was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed.

Obsessed with accidents leads to disastrous mistakes

On August 5, 1987, two weeks before the premiere of Dirty Dancing, Jennifer Gray was sitting in a car with her lover at the time, also a movie actress. The BMW he was driving had an accident that k.illed both of them on the spot. Jennifer's lover broke a leg. Since then jennifer has suffered from spinal pain and has had to perform several surgeries.

The accident with the d.eath of two young women had a very bad impact on Jennifer's psyche. Insiders shared, for many years she could not escape the obsession of making mistakes.

After the release of Dirty Dancing, 27-year-old Jennifer with a unique beauty was crowned queen on page 1 of many newspapers. Jennifer Gray received a Golden Globe A.ward nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy and Musical, while the ultra-low-investment work unexpectedly became a record grossing film and the first film to sell over 1 million copies. copy videos. A series of movie invitations poured in, and the audience admired.

Right at the peak of glory, the unjust d.eath of two young women in an accident became a haunting obsession for Jennifer, causing her to have a false view of herself and to take very harmful actions. Watching Dirty Dancing again, Jennifer panicked, because according to her, her face on the big screen saw nothing but a big nose (?!). And the emerging showbiz star decided to take a part of the income from the role, to conduct plastic surgery to reduce the nose.

"I went to the operating room like a true movie star, the character could not avoid the crowd of fans. When I came out of the operating room I was like an unknown woman, a character no one recognized, not even relatives!"- Jennifer reported.

Shortly after that, public opinion was no longer interested in Dirty Dancing, and Jennifer Gray also gradually drifted into oblivion. Didn't see anyone repeat the new role-playing offers.

Attempts to redo failed

Not giving up, Jennifer is energetic and determined to remake her life. She tried in every way, even changing her name, changing her last name. All are disabled. As of 2017, Jennifer has acted in nearly 40 films, but none of the roles can help fans associate the image of the charming Frances 'B.aby' Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987). Jennifer Gray's career ended completely after a few beauty surgeries.

A 9-month love story with Johnny Depp

Recently, while talking to Charlie's Angels star Drew Barrymore on television, Jennifer Gray opened up about her brief love affair with actor Johnny Depp.

"It was really a sign that there was trouble on my part. At that time I just thought, God rescued me from a bad situation and directed love to drop me into a cake named Johnny. Depp. You have to understand, that year's Johnny Depp was so beautiful. I've never seen anyone more beautiful... That beauty almost surpasses human," the 62-year-old star explained about her decision to bond with the two. men for a month.

Beauty Dirty Dancing said, was engaged to Johnny Depp and Matthew Broderick in the same month in 1988. More specifically, after breaking up with fiance Broderick, Jennifer met Johnny Depp through her agent. and they got engaged after just two weeks of dating.

In their relationship, she "had no doubts about Johnny Depp". "I've never had such a solid vision for myself about Depp. I've always focused on advising him, encouraging him to look for career opportunities," Gray added.

Previously, in her memoir Out Of The Corner: A Memoir released in early May, Jennifer Gray also told about 9 months of love between her and the Pirates of the Caribbean actor.

"On August 12 (in 1988), I wrote in my diary: I'm in love, definitely for the first time in my life... He's kind, funny, intelligent. , ethical, thoughtful, and respectful of others", quoted the memoir.

According to Jennifer, when they were together, they shared a dog named Lulu. For the 6x actress, the dog is like a b.aby for them to practice motherhood. Lulu is also a consolation for Jennifer when Johnny Depp is away from home.

However, their love story did not last long. Jennifer said that one of the reasons for the breakup was Johnny Depp's behavior. Actress Jennifer Gray revealed that she witnessed Johnny Depp fighting at a bar, clashing with police.

Gray said Depp "started missing his flight home to Los Angeles because he overslept or when he got home he went c.razy with j.ealousy and paranoia about what I did when he was gone."

"I think Johnny's temper and childhood unhappiness caused him to feel miserable and helpless when all he wanted was to be in movies. Johnny Depp became more moody, less and less. appeared more. I kept wondering how or if I could get back the image of that funny, devoted and lovely guy."

In the book, Jennifer reveals that she was the one who broke off the engagement with a note that was left in Depp's hotel room. The day before, Johnny had an appointment in the morning but did not return, nor contact her to inform her.

Recently, when Johnny Depp went to court against his ex-wife Amber Heard, Jennifer Gray made a remarkable statement: "All I can say about that trial is that it breaks my heart just thinking about those people. related. It's sad, may it be resolved and best wishes to everyone."

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