Depp: Aussie minister looks 'inbred with a tomato'

Johnny Depp (Reuters)
Johnny Depp (Reuters)

There's been another flare-up in the feud between Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, with Depp mocking Barnaby Joyce on an American talk show. But now Mr Joyce is hitting back.

Depp has plenty of love for US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel -- but not so much for Mr Joyce.

"Yeah Barnaby Jones -- he looks somehow inbred with a tomato," said Depp.

The star actor didn't hold back when asked about his apology for smuggling his two teacup terriers into Australia last year.

"He sounds delicious. I mean, it's not a criticism, not at all. I was just a little worried, just that he might explode," he said.

The Agriculture Minister made headlines around the world when he threatened to euthanise Depp's dogs and forced an apology from Depp and his wife, Amber Heard.

"I'm turning into Johnny Depp's Hannibal Lector, aren't I?" said Mr Joyce.

"I'm inside his head, pulling little strings. Long after I've forgotten Depp, he's remembering me -- so just keep on advertising me, Johnny."

Mr Joyce is happy to take it in good humour, showing he has thick skin -- much like a tomato.

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