Johnny Depp is MTV VMAs moonman during surprise appearance at award show: 'Needed the work'

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as the coveted moonman at the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday night at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

The 59-year-old actor floated from the ceiling wearing the iconic astronaut outfit during a seconds-long stint on the live telecast.

Depp joked he "needed the work" as he soared above the crowd in a white suit with the shield of his mask lifted to reveal his face, according to People.

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