Actress Traci Lords worked with actor Johnny Depp in John Waters’s 1990 movie, Cry-Baby. Lords was a budding actress at the time after she left the adult film industry. This was a big opportunity for her and would transcend her into worldwide fame.
However, working on the film wasn’t that easy. Even before the filming of the movie started, Lords’ interaction with Johnny Depp made her very anxious. Although she found the actor cute, meeting him in person left her nervous. She highlighted the experience in her autobiography, Traci Lords: Underneath It All.
Traci Lords was very nervous when she met Johnny Depp
Actress Traci Lords released her autobiography titled Traci Lords: Underneath It All back in 2003. In the autobiography, she talked about the time she worked in John Waters’s 1990 movie, Cry-Baby. Lords starred alongside actor Johnny Depp in the movie and one incident left her nervous. She wrote,
“Johnny walked into the bedroom, put his script down, and climbed into bed next to me,” adding, “Reaching over, he pulled the hair band out of my ponytail and smiled, saying it looked better down. His fingers in my hair freaked me out. His face was way too close to mine. I tried to ignore the closeness of his lips and act cool, yet I felt anything but.”
She noted that she was very anxious when she was at Johnny Depp’s hotel room. She was very attracted to him but Depp was dating Jennifer Grey at the time.
Traci Lords explained Johnny Depp’s behavior on the set
Working in a movie with Johnny Depp was obviously a big opportunity for Traci Lords. When she saw Depp for the first time she thought he was a “real babe.” Noting on that he was even more good looking in person, she wrote,
“He was so cute, it hurt to look at him. A sweet smile played across his lips and I felt my face flush, embarrassed by my attraction to him. He had a gentleness about him.”
She also added that Depp was the “quiet one” on the sets of the movie. He was dedicated to his character and focused on the choreography.
Cry-Baby received mixed reviews
Cry-Baby didn’t achieve massive box office success, but the film has gained traction over the years and is known for its quirky humor, catchy songs, and a talented cast. The movie helped Johnny Depp and Traci Lords in solidifying their place as talented stars in the industry.
The movie’s unique style, memorable characters, and catchy songs have made it a beloved cult classic among fans of offbeat and campy cinema.
Source: Traci Lords: Underneath It All
