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Johnny Depp was playing a Comanche Indian in "The Lone Ranger," so she wanted to help him build a stronger connection with his own Native American heritage. She invited him over and in a traditional ceremony; the film star was adopted into the Comanche Nation.

Depp is now an honorary member of the Comanche family and has an Indian name that suits him perfectly.

"There were prayers and he was smoked with cedar. We went the four directions. It was just a real traditional Comanche naming ceremony," said Harris.

His newly given Indian name is "Mahwoomae."

"It (means) 'shape-shifter,' that he can change into all of these entities. So we thought that was a good descriptive name for him," said Harris.

Depp's adoption into Harris's Maternal family means he's now considered a Comanche. She said she's proud Depp is making his Lone Ranger character, Tonto, into a Comanche Indian because she said he's adding intelligence to the role and that's good for the Native American image.