Garcelle Beauvais, the 58-year-old star of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), recently shared an unexpected anecdote about her past. In the January 8 episode of the show, Beauvais revealed she once made out with Hollywood icon Johnny Depp at a Miami nightclub.
This confession came during a light-hearted conversation with her glam squad while preparing for co-star Erika Jayne's party at the Viper Room, a venue previously co-owned by Depp. The actor’s representatives have not responded to this claim, which has since sparked curiosity about Beauvais’ romantic history.
Beauvais has been married twice. Her first marriage was to producer Daniel Saunders, lasting from 1991 to 2000. Together, they share a son, Oliver Saunders. Following their divorce, Beauvais married Hollywood agent Mike Nilon in 2001. Together they have twin boys, Jax and Jaid, born in 2007.
However, their union ended in 2011 after Beauvais discovered Nilon’s infidelity. This revelation led her to send an explosive email to Nilon’s colleagues at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), exposing the affair. The divorce marked the end of Beauvais’ married life, and she has since remained single.
Garcelle Beauvais' marriages and dating history
In her memoir, Take Me As I Am, Beauvais detailed a brief romance with actor Will Smith. Beauvais revealed that she ended the relationship after realizing Smith was already involved with Jada Pinkett Smith.
Another notable figure from her past is NBA legend Michael Jordan. The two shared a golf date, but Beauvais declined his invitation to Hawaii, a decision she later expressed regret over in her memoir.
Garcelle Beauvais' revelation about Depp adds her to the growing list of RHOBH stars sharing past connections with Hollywood elites. Fellow cast member Kyle Richards recently denied rumors of pursuing Yellowstone star Kevin Costner.
Other Housewives, like Sonja Morgan of Real Housewives of New York City and Jennifer Fessler of Real Housewives of New Jersey, have also shared stories of alleged romantic encounters with celebrities.
In her memoir and interviews, Garcelle Beauvais has highlighted how her relationships shaped her perspectives on love and personal growth. She remains close friends with Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, showcasing her ability to maintain meaningful relationships beyond romantic entanglements.
Today, Garcelle Beauvais is focused on her family and career. As a mother of three sons, she openly discusses the challenges and joys of motherhood on RHOBH. Professionally, she continues to balance her role on the hit Bravo series with other ventures, including acting and philanthropy.
While Beauvais has not remarried, she has expressed a willingness to explore new relationships. In December 2019, she was briefly linked to screenwriter Michael Elliot, but the romance reportedly ended after two months. More recently, Beauvais shared that actress Julia Roberts, a fan of RHOBH, is eager to help her find love.
As for Johnny Depp, the actor’s storied personal life includes high-profile relationships and two marriages. His first marriage, to Lori Allison, ended in 1985, while his second, to Amber Heard, concluded in 2017 amidst public legal battles. Depp also shared a long-term partnership with French singer Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children.