Johnny Depp calls Australian deputy PM 'inbred tomato'

Joyce has responded to the actor's tomato name-throwing by comparing himself to Hannibal Lecter.

London

: Superstar Johnny Depp is not doing anything to endear himself to Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, having said he looks as if he's been \"inbred with a tomato\".

The actor, 52, was forced to make a humiliating public apology last month after Amber Heard smuggled their dogs into Australia.

Appearing on \"Jimmy Kimmel Live!\" Depp said, \"He looks somehow inbred with a tomato. It's not a criticism, I'm just saying, I was a little worried... He might explode.\"

Joyce has responded to the actor's tomato name-throwing by comparing himself to Hannibal Lecter.

\"I think I'm turning into Johnny Depp's Hannibal Lecter, aren't I \" he said.

\"I'm inside his head, I'm pulling little strings and pulling little levers. Long after I've forgotten about Depp, he's remembering me.\"