"[88][90][91] Depp's legal team argued that Heard had 13 months to make the donations before she was sued. [139] Ultimately, the judge determined that the incident was far removed from the evidence Heard presented, and therefore its "relevance for her credibility was marginal at most. asked Guthrie, to which Heard responded with a smile, "I get to be a mom, like, full time, you know? That has to change", "Jurors mostly side with Depp in defamation case against Heard", "Explainer: Each count the Depp-Heard jurors considered", "Amber Heard on her position as a Hollywood voice for justice", "Amber Heard on 'Aquaman', Elon Musk, Dedication to Activism", "After Seven Years, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane is Coming to US Theaters", "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane finally set for release date", "Hidden Palms" Accelerates Its Final Episodes, "Amber Heard: 'I'm good at getting people to believe in the villainous woman character', "Amber Heard Exclusive Video Interview NEVER BACK DOWN", "Amber Heard: In STEP With the Horror Genre", "John Carpenter: "Ah bon, Cannes est le temple de l'auteurisme?!" The ACLU is the organization that first inspired me to become an activist, so I couldn't be more excited about our work to make sure women and girls can live free from violence and discrimination. Four years ago, I decided I wanted to have a child. She hasn't disclosed the identity of the child's father or sperm donor but there has been wild speculation online that her ex-boyfriend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, could be the baby's father. [12], Heard's earliest acting work included appearances in two music videos, Kenny Chesney's "There Goes My Life" and Eisley's "I Wasn't Prepared", and small supporting roles in the television series Jack & Bobby (2004), The Mountain (2004), and The O.C. WHY IS AMBER HEARD LOOKING AT JURY THROUGH TESTIMONY DURING JOHNNY DEPP TRIAL?

or redistributed. We've received your submission. [44] In 2014, Heard appeared in a supporting role in the commercially successful action-thriller 3 Days to Kill. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Email tips to rebecca.rosenberg@fox.com and @ReRosenberg. She added, A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyones business. 'Pretty much game over' for Amber Heard: Spilbor, 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah to serve prison time: Celebrity lawyer on what reality stars face behind bars, Ricky Martin restraining order case 'archived' after nephew withdraws allegations, Nicky Hilton shares first picture with newborn son: 'Baby bliss', 'Dancing with the Stars' Witney Carson says she was 'embarrassed' to reveal cancer diagnosis to producers, 'American Pickers' star Frank Fritz hospitalized after suffering stroke, Mike Wolfe announces: 'Time to pray', Laugh Factory comedy club owner says the stage is a 'sanctuary' and Chappelle's first amendment rights should be protected. I wanted to do it on my own terms, she wrote. [114] In September 2020, she used her social media presence to participate in the VoteRiders #IDCheck Challenge to help spread the word about voter ID requirements for the upcoming presidential election.

ET on NBC. Market data provided by Factset. [165] The verdict was that for Depp's lawsuit,[166] the jury found that all three statements from Heard's op-ed were false, defamed Depp, and made with actual malice, so the jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages from Heard. Friends told Page Six that Heard used a surrogate because she's unable to carry her own child, and that the "Aquaman" actress is proud to be Oonagh's sole legal parent. [168][169], Over the course of the trial, online public sentiment was highly negative towards Heard, largely believing that she was lying, with her testimony being widely mocked. At the time, the actress was a stepmother to then-husband Johnny Depp's kids, Lily-Rose and Jack. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), I used Marylin Monroes Erno Laszlo skincare and the results blew me away, 20 best pajamas for women to sleep in style in 2022, 25 best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty deals: makeup, perfume, more, Celebrate National Tequila Day with the 17 best tequila brands of 2022, Best-selling products you need from Amazon: 100 top finds for 2022, Maya Hawke, 24, looks just like mom Uma Thurman on As If magazine cover, Aimee Hauer gets girlfriend Rosie ODonnells initial tattooed on arm, How to shop Beyoncs Adidas x Ivy Park Ivytopia collection.

"I am harassed, humiliated, threatened every single day. The name Oonagh is of Irish origin and means lamb. [79][80], In addition to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023),[81] Heard's upcoming film releases include Conor Allyn's forthcoming period drama, In the Fire. [10] The family lived outside Austin. She celebrated her baby's first birthday right before the Depp trial began, writing on Instagram, "My little O is a year old today. [138] Judge Callaghan, of the Southport Magistrates' Court wrote in her sentencing remarks that, "Ms. Heard had a belief that the form she filled out did not cover pets. All rights reserved. The series premiered in the US in May 2007 to mixed reviews and poor ratings, leading the CW to air only eight of the planned 12 episodes before canceling it. [87][88] Subsequently, media outlets reported on past statements by Heard. [49] Her fourth role in 2015 was opposite Christopher Walken in the television film One More Time, which aired on Starz. He said part of his motivation in pursuing the trial against Heard was to do so for his children. On her six-month birthday, Amber Heard dubbed days with daughter the best time of her life. [100][102] In 2019, the ACLU learned that Heard was "having financial problems and could not fulfill the remainder of the pledge. [23] Outside a brief appearance in the box office hit Zombieland (2009), Heard's other films during this time were either independent films that received only limited theatrical release ExTerminators (2009), The River Why (2010), And Soon the Darkness (2010)[24] or critically panned horror films The Stepfather (2009), The Ward. [115], Heard publicly came out in 2010,[116] but has stated, "I don't label myself one way or another I have had successful relationships with men and now a woman. "Speaking the truth was something that I owed to my children and to all those who have remained steadfast in their support of me. [161], In August 2020, Heard filed a counterclaim Depp, alleging that he had coordinated "a harassment campaign via Twitter and [by] orchestrating online petitions to get her fired from Aquaman and L'Oral. A spokesperson for Heard recently addressed why she decided to take part in the televised interview: "Johnny Depp's legal team blanketed the media for days after the verdict with numerous statements and interviews on television, and Depp himself did the same on social media. [109], Heard is a Human Rights Champion for the Stand Up for Human Rights campaign by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. "[103] Heard testified that defending the case had cost her more than $6 million in legal fees, and that she used the words 'pledge' and 'donate' interchangeably. I did the right thing. [117], Heard was in a relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree from 2008 to 2012. Related: Who are Johnny Depp's Kids? She has called the verdict a "setback" for women and told Today's Savannah Guthrie that she's "scared" it will mean more "silencing" for survivors looking to come forward. She said her daughter was born on April 8, 2021. "), "How do you see your future now?" JOHNNY DEPP V. AMBER HEARD DEFAMATION TRIAL LIVE UPDATES, Another photo shows her doing curls with her left arm while holding Oonagh in her right with the caption, "Multitasking mama.". ", Years after theThe Rum Diary costars split in 2015, Heard decided she wanted to have a child. Join us", "ACLU Says Amber Heard's Domestic Violence Op-Ed Aimed to Capitalize on 'Aquaman' Press", "Johnny Depp's Lawyer to Amber Heard: 'Mr. I love who I love; it's the person that matters. I did everything I could to stand up for myself and the truth. [101] In 2018, Heard accepted an invitation to become an ACLU ambassador on women's rights. I now appreciate how radical it is for us as women to think about one of the most fundamental parts of our destinies in this way. Where I'm not having to juggle calls with lawyers. She made her film debut in a minor role in the sports drama Friday Night Lights (2004), followed by brief supporting roles in films Drop Dead Sexy (2005), North Country (2005), Side FX (2005), Price to Pay (2006), Alpha Dog (2006), and Spin (2007), and a guest-starring spot in an episode of the police procedural crime drama television series Criminal Minds. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Amber Heard on What She'll Tell Daughter About Johnny Depp and Trial: 'It Will Mean Something'. "Im so excited to share this news with you. "A part of me wants to uphold that my private life is none of anyones business. [68] The same year, Heard was appointed global ambassador for cosmetics giant L'Oral Paris. She filed for divorce in May 2016, accusing Depp of domestic violence, and subsequently became involved in two high-profile lawsuits relating to her allegations. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors, Thousands react as Kate Middleton and William share George's new photo, Meghan and Harry's friend targeted in Tom Bower's book, Meghan Markle and Harry accused of trying to run a woke royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry urged to take action instead of making speeches, Johnny Depp issues statement as Amber Heard files to appeal verdict, Prince Harry whines any chance he gets, slams TV host after UN blunder, Meghan Markle forbade friends from talking to controversial author, Meghan Markle accused of marrying Prince Harry for fame, Meghan Markle labelled third-rate actress: Suits only watched by a million, Amber Heard officially files appeal of Johnny Depp defamation verdict. "The six best months of my life, the first six months of hers," she wrote. This story has been shared 50,833 times. Im just the mom and the dad. She has also had supporting roles in films including Pineapple Express (2008), Never Back Down (2008), The Joneses (2009), Machete Kills (2013), Magic Mike XXL (2015), and The Danish Girl (2015). I also get that the nature of my job compels me to take control of this. [104][105][86] She also testified that the donation by Musk on her behalf did not count towards the final $3.5 million that she has pledged to donate, and that she plans to resume her donations when she can. [19], Heard gained mainstream recognition in 2008[20][21] with supporting roles in the Judd Apatow-produced stoner comedy Pineapple Express and the martial arts drama Never Back Down, both of which were box office successes. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [4][5] Depp's appeal to overturn the verdict was rejected in March 2021. [10][66][67] She has stated that one of the reasons attracting her to the part was Mera being "a strong, independent, self-possessed superhero in her own right",[10] who rejects being called Aquawoman instead of by her own name. Heard appeared the next day in King County District Court, Seattle but was not charged. People want to kill me, and they tell me so every day. It seems Heard and her daughter are inseparable, even posting pictures of her holding the child while working out. Amber Heard hopes everything she went through will "mean something" to her daughter one day. She will be missed from the very depths of our hearts forever. [112][113], Following her divorce from Johnny Depp,[122] Heard dated tech entrepreneur and Tesla CEO and shareholder Elon Musk for a year, until early 2018. [110][111] In May 2019, she gave a speech in support of the SHIELD Act on Capitol Hill, discussing her experience of having had her private nude photos hacked and distributed online without her consent during the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak. Although reviews for the latter were generally negative, Indiewire stated that although Heard was "miscast", she "displays much potential and has succeeded in a bid to be taken more seriously". Since sharing the news, Heard hasposted videos on her Instagramof her and her daughter living their life together. She's the boss," she wrote July 21, 2021. On April 8, 2022, Heard celebrated the first birthday of her baby girl. The greatest year.". In another Instagram post, Heard holds her daughter as they both stare at a computer screen. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Heard married actor Johnny Depp in 2015. [45] Shortly after the initial screening, the film was pulled from release due to disagreements between its director and producers, and due to litigation[a] was not released until 2018. During her time on the witness stand, the actress explained that she gets "bombarded" by "vitriol" and death threats from some of Depp's supporters online, with threats also made on her baby daughter.