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Johnny Depp to Do Penthouse

Land Ho! Captain Jack Sparrow is sailing into a swanky loft in glamorous downtown L.A., mateys!
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp, the super suave A-Lister has been living in France for years, and now he's just plunked down about $2 million on a penthouse loft at the newly converted Eastern Columbia building. TMZ spies say the Francophile's new pied-a-terre at the turquoise Art Deco landmark, features private decks, sweeping views of downtown and the San Bernardino mountains.

Johnny's new downtown neighbors include "Grey's Anatomy" Star T.R. Knight and Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling.

A rep for Depp did not immediately return our request for comment.

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31. TMZ picked up on this but not the story of him on his private yacht (which was about 11 million dollars by the way) with the wonderful Vanessa Paradis shame some nice nice pics.

Posted at 7:33PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Ketuckydude

32. TMZ, while you're at it, get Lexie's stuff off your site. Lexie's a somewhat possessed Johnny Depp troll who has posted the most bizarre, unfounded, hateful crap about JD every time TMZ writes an article about him.

Posted at 7:34PM on Jul 27th 2007 by vermontfudge

33. Oh for god sakes! Vermont and Dude are the same person. Both need to go.. These Johnny lovers are sickening. He took a cruise on his boat with both his illeged lovers. Dude, wake up already!

Posted at 8:48PM on Jul 27th 2007 by lexie

34. I own a loft in this building. I also sell lofts in this building. You can take a video tour of the building on our website.

Posted at 9:04PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Ted Trent

35. do me

Posted at 1:27AM on Jul 28th 2007 by celebrity.web.net

36. JD is such a great guy, love his work and love he loves his family. That's what makes him hot...a guy that loves his woman, children and puts them first.

Posted at 7:32AM on Jul 28th 2007 by My favourite pirate

37. Mislead by the title of story. Come on. Besides I don't think he would by there. Need more info. No matter what I LOVE HIM. Savey!!!!!

Posted at 11:12AM on Jul 28th 2007 by Wendy

38. Could this be a real estate deal for Johnny?....maybe, to rent it out to others?...He already owns homes/property around the world...it is true though he owns an estate in Beverly Hills. Also, it is true when Johnny comes into Los Angeles and the nearby surrounding area, the media always reports Johnny stays at hotels like the "Beverly Hilton Hotel "in Beverly Hills....etc. So, then, the question is, why doesn't he stay at his gorgeous Beverly Hills mansion?...renting that out, too? or, maybe, his siblings/mother live there? ....so the "Eastern Columbia Building "penthouse, maybe, is just another real estate investment action??? He would live there while some of his other estates are worth millions of dollars more in more secluded areas?

Posted at 12:58PM on Jul 28th 2007 by Linda

39. Johnny Depp has to be the sexiest celebrity in the whole world!!!!....Oh baby!!!!!

Posted at 4:22PM on Jul 28th 2007 by Patty

40. Sounds like he's making a sound investment in a historic place - sounds like something he would do - good for you Johnny!

Posted at 5:21PM on Jul 28th 2007 by vfrtjryan

41. LAND HOE ME MATIES!

Posted at 12:42AM on Jul 29th 2007 by rj

42. I just stayed there last week with uber gift show manager Rosalie Kaplan. looks to be a great investment! also,doesn`t Ant live there too?

Posted at 1:32AM on Jul 30th 2007 by buddyy

43. No, please NO! Downtown Los Angeles is a DUMP!! Why would anyone pay $2 Million dollars to live on 'Skid Row' with the druggies, mentally ill, and homeless criminals that live on the streets of that filthy area?! The worthless Mayor is too busy having an affair with an NBC/ Telemundo reporter to care about cleaning up the disgusting streets around that building- major disappointment .

Posted at 12:16AM on Jul 30th 2007 by In L.A.

44. i think it's weird that he would buy a penthouse. but i think he's a talented actor and i would love to meet him in person. but he can spend his money the way he wants to spend it.

Posted at 5:19PM on Aug 1st 2007 by Cheryl

45. Hey Next in Line,
I'm not jealous of a middle-aged alleged bi-sexual. He's a dirty nasty person who just got lucky with one movie! He's still the same looser! He can stay in France Permanetly!! Now Orlando is another matter, He can stay here if he wants.

Posted at 12:18PM on Aug 9th 2007 by lexie

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