Inside Will Smith, Johnny Depp’s Shocking Friendship (Unique Supply)

Johnny Depp and Will Smith go means again.

Amid the pair’s look at an Andrea Bocelli-honoring live performance occasion following a yacht outing collectively in Italy, a supply tells PEOPLE that the actors “have recognized one another for years” and are “followers of one another.”

“They see one another on occasion — each have busy touring schedules, and Depp spends most of his time within the U.Okay.,” says the insider.

“The 2 males are within the south of France on the similar time, as most of Europe [is] in the meanwhile,” the supply continues of Depp, 61, and Smith, 55, including that “they each share a ardour for music exterior of their appearing careers.”

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Depp and Smith lately loved some downtime collectively throughout their journey to Europe, on a yacht with Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad.

In a photograph shared on Instagram on Tuesday, July 12, Saad smiled from ear to ear whereas standing between the 2 actor-musicians. The publish additionally included a further picture of the trio posing with a bigger group on board.

“Nice feeling to assemble with mates Thanks my mates for the stunning go to @johnnydepp @willsmith @ismailmansour1 #AhmedSaad #jonnydepp #willsmith,” wrote Saad, 42, within the caption.

A supply instructed PEOPLE that Depp and the Emancipation actor have been “collectively en path to the Andrea Bocelli live performance they’re each acting at.”

Each Smith and the Pirates of the Caribbean star have been additionally current final fall through the opening night time of the Crimson Sea Worldwide Movie Pageant in Saudi Arabia, the place they shared a pleasant embrace and chat as seen in footage Smith posted on the time, per TMZ.

Smith and Depp have been amongst a number of celebrities who helped have a good time Bocelli’s profession as a part of the singer’s three-day live performance occasion on the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Italy, on Wednesday, July 17.

“That they had a good time, additionally hanging out with Ed Sheeran,” the supply says.

For his half, Smith did a spoken-word rendition of the basic Forties present tune “You may By no means Stroll Alone,” whereas backed by solely a piano and a blue mild behind him. In a video posted to Bocelli’s Instagram Story, the Oscar winner could possibly be seen in a grey go well with, as he learn the lyrics aloud.

As for Depp, he additionally stepped out on Wednesday night time for a efficiency of “En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor,” during which he backed Bocelli, 65, on guitar in honor of late pal Jeff Beck.

Different particular visitor performers through the weekend have included — or will embrace on its closing day of Friday, July 19 — Sheeran (who carried out “Excellent Symphony” with Bocelli), Shania Twain, Russell Crowe, Laura Pausini, Nadine Sierra, Jon Batiste and Brian Might.