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Johnny Depp thanks fans

Johnny Depp served up a passionate speech to his fans as he picked up his 14th People's Choice Award on Wednesday night (18Jan17), thanking them for their support through a tough 2016.

The shy actor was named Favorite Movie Icon at the prizegiving in Los Angeles and he appeared humbled and grateful for his latest accolade. The gong comes after a year during which he lost him mum and divorced his actress wife Amber Heard, who accused him of abusing her throughout their 15-month marriage.

"I came here tonight for one reason only... for you, the people, who through whatever good times or bad, have stuck by me, trusted me...," Johnny said in his first official public appearance since his divorce drama. "You very very graciously invited me here again once again tonight. I appreciate that very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate that."

He added, "I was very deeply affected by the kindness of your recognition and by your well wishes to my family and myself, which is why it's especially meaningful for me to be here in front of you to say thank you and to tell you that I truly feel that need to thank you."

Depp finished off his acceptance speech by holding his prize above his head, looking up and stating, "Give 'em hell Betty Sue" - a tribute to his late mom.

The other big movie winners at this year's People's Choice Awards included Finding Dory, which was named Favorite Movie and Favorite Family Movie, Robert Downey, Jr., who picked up the Favorite Action Movie Actor honor, Tom Hanks (Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor), Melissa McCarthy (Favorite Comedic Movie Actress), and Kevin Hart (Favorite Comedic Movie Actor).



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