Winona Says She Was Banned From Marrying Johnny Depp

Winona Ryder was banned from marrying Johnny Depp by her father.

The actress - who met the heartthrob actor on the set of 1990 film 'Edward Scissorhands' and was engaged to him for around three years - has revealed her dad Michael Horowitz forbid the pair from tying the knot because she was only 17 at the time.

In a joint interview with Vogue magazine, Horowitz recalled: "They were the hottest couple in the US at that time, like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are now. They were cool."

Ryder said: "But you stopped a wedding."

To which Horowitz replied: "We loved Johnny but you were 17."

Ryder, now 35, split from Depp in 1993. During their relationship the 'Sweeney Todd' actor had a tattoo etched onto his arm which read "Winona Forever."

However, after their separation he had the body art changed to read "Wino Forever."

Ryder - who was arrested for shoplifting in 2001 - has since dated Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner and actor Matt Damon.

Depp is now in a long-term relationship with French star Vanessa Paradis. The couple have two children together, five-year-old son John Jack and eight-year-old daughter Lily-Rose.

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READER COMMENTS (3)

September 8, 2007 - 03:20AM - grooveecat

I think if Johnny and Winona were still together, they would have a very difficult lifestyle, with the constant scrutiny of the media.
Johnny is happier living the "quiet life" in France, with Vanessa and their kids.

January 31, 2008 - 09:18AM

im big fan of johnny and winona eversince edward scissorhands was born.sad that they did not last.
just hope they could be together again,,in a movie.

February 5, 2008 - 10:42AM - joveria

well tim Burton wanted johnny and winona together in 'sleepy hollow'. it was the right time as johnny broke up with kate and winona with Matt. but winona turned down the role :(.
Tim said 'I know them both so well. Even if his with Vanessa now and as 2 kids, I think he'll return to Winona someday. Not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon. Don't tell him I said that'