A look back at Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship.
Key Takeaways:
- Depp sued his ex-wife for $50 million in 2018 for an op-ed she penned in the Washington Post, and he testified for three days this week.
Johnny Depp, as well as Amber Heard, are currently incarcerated in a Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom.
Depp sued his ex-wife for $50 million for an op-ed she wrote in the Washington Post in 2018, and he testified for 3 days this week.
The story of how they ended up there, 13 years after meeting, is one of an on-set spark that turned into a brief marriage gone wrong.
The year 2009
Depp, as well as Heard 1st, met on the set of "The Rum Diary" in 2009.
Based on Hunter S. Thompson's book of the same name, the picture stars Depp as Paul Kemp, a journalist who takes a job in Puerto Rico. Heard played Chenault, Kemp's love interest at first sight.
When testifying as a witness in the libel case this week, Depp disclosed his bond with Seen during a scene wherein their actors kissed in the shower.
"That moment, it seemed like something, something I shouldn't be experiencing," Depp stated, revealing that they were both in other relationships at the time. "I believe there was something genuine about the kiss in the shower."
Depp claimed that the two met again two years later on a publicity tour for the film.
The year 2012
Depp and Vanessa Paradis separated in 2012, leaving him with two daughters, Lily-Rose as well as John Christopher.
According to a 2014 People magazine article, Heard and Depp started dating in 2014 and later got engaged.
The Year 2015
In a special ceremony in Los Angeles, Depp and Heard tied the knot.
The Year 2016
Heard filed for divorce after 15 months of marriage. She obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp, stating that he abused her while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Depp denied the charges, and an out-of-court settlement of $7 million was reached in August 2016. Heard donated the money to a worthy cause.
The artists issued a joint statement, saying, "Our marriage was passionate and stormy at times, but it was always founded on love. Neither party has made false allegations for financial gain. There was never any intention of physically or emotionally injuring somebody."
The Year 2018
In December of 2018, Heard wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post about the treatment of women in domestic abuse cases. She didn't call Depp by his first name.
The Year 2019
Depp sued Heard for defamation over her Washington Post article, claiming that it cost him lucrative acting roles.
Heard's request to have the case dismissed was denied. Her $100 million countersuits are still ongoing.
The Year 2020
After a 2018 article alleged he was aggressive toward Heard, Depp sued The Sun's publisher for libel in the U.k in 2020.
Depp denied all allegations of abuse.
In that case, Heard claimed that Depp had threatened to assassinate her "many times."
A UK judge ruled that the claims in the tabloid were "essentially factual," and Depp's petition was denied.
The Year 2022
On April 12, Depp's defamation action against Heard went to trial in Virginia.
In their opening statement, Heard's lawyer stated that Depp is "going to attempt to turn this case into a soap opera."
Depp takes the stand for the first time on Tuesday. He has testified about his upbringing with an abusive mother, his battles with substance misuse, and his rocky relationship with Heard.
"Never did I reach the point of striking Ms. Heard, nor have I ever struck any woman in my life," Depp claimed in his evidence.
The trial, which is expected to run six weeks, has yet to see Heard take the stand.
On Monday, Depp is likely to return to the stand for more cross-examination.