Famed actor Johnny Depp took to the stand on Tuesday to testify against his ex-wife Amber Heard in a defamation case that’s being followed worldwide. His testimony lasted for around three hours. The Academy Award-nominator actor opened up about Heard’s allegations in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post.
In her op-ed, Heard wrote about being a victim of domestic problems given Johnny’s struggles with addiction problems during their marriage. A visibly emotional Depp spoke about his side of the matter during the testimony.
How Did Things Get So Bad?
“My goal is the truth,” remarked Depp, who is perhaps best known for his role as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star is suing Heard for $50 million in a Fairfax County, Virginia, court.
Depp claims that his career has suffered dramatically due to Heard’s op-ed despite her not naming him explicitly throughout the piece. However, it was heavily implied that Depp was the aggressor in her domestic issues and violence claims.
Even before publishing the op-ed, Heard had already made claims that Depp caused bruises on her face due to him throwing his phone at her. Depp has consistently denied these allegations and hasn’t been charged with any crime.
And while Depp did admit that both he and Heard had their fair share of arguments during their marriage. However, the actor was adamant about having never laid a hand on her.
“Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way nor have I ever struck any woman in my life.”
Depp also commented that this was the first time he had the opportunity to talk about the case candidly.
A Rocky Relationship
Depp and Heard met on the set of The Rum Diary back in 2009, and the couple tied the knot in 2015. However, the subsequent months following their marriage would be hounded by talks of splits, arguments, and drama all around.
The couple finalized their divorce in August 2016 and released a joint statement on the matter. “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love,” read part of the statement.
Depp claimed that his relationship with Heard was almost “too good to be true.”
He said:
“She was attentive, she was loving, she was smart, she was kind, she was funny, she was understanding. We had many things in common,”
Heard has tried to get the suit dismissed in the past but has been unsuccessful. She has since filed a $100 million defamation countersuit in 2020, which is currently ongoing.
As it stands now, it seems like there’s so much bad blood between the two personalities. The public has been torn on the matter as there are believers on both sides. Where do you stand on the issue? What do you think about these unfortunate developments?
She’s crazy as a loon!! Nothing I’ve seen, as there’s no evidence being shown to prove her side, says or has actually proven her case, all the while there’s been plenty for him to prove his .
I don’t think he is a mean person or we would have heard more about it during his first marriage and divorce.
I think that Johnny needs justice no one including fans have ever expected any type of abuse from him he is loving kind and caring he goes out of his way to make people smile no matter what is going on. He visited hospitals full of sick kids amusement parks to make people smile! He has kids of his own. This man needs peace he has been fighting for so long bc of her women can abuse men just like a man could women and they should not be treated any differently. I know that if it was some lady being abused the way amber is to him that man would instantly be put in jail. Women can be just as dangerous as a man can. She needs to be put in jail just like a man would. No if and or butts. He is tired and he has kids to take care of.
I’ve been following this I think Heard is a nut case & I truly believe she’s the abuser. I feel so bad for JD
I’ve known women just like her. She’s a MONSTER and should not only pay him the $50 million he is suing her for, but made to give back the $7 million he gave her for the divorce settlement and serve jail time for lying under oath!!!!Men are just as abused as Women only they’re to ashamed to report it.
Totally agree
Amber Heard should be in jail. I’m praying for Johnie to
get through this and I pray miss Heard gets some mental therapy. That girl is messed up!! I can’t even imagine putting a cigg out on someone.much less their face.