They started like a fairy tale but ended in a nightmare of unending battles of accusations, alleged death threats, and constant bullying. However, for Amber Heard, it was freedom of speech and revelation, empowering more victims of domestic violence to speak up and not hide. But in return receives most of the counteraction of those who do not agree with the situation.
And because it is purely accusations with no evident proof, Amber Heard can only tell the story and receive the consequence of her bravery. Now as an advocate for domestic violence, the actress speaks out in front of audiences at New York City Create and Cultivate conference. Heard admitted that a "powerful force" has compromised already her career, livelihood, and safety.
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp met at the set of their movie The Rum Diary and having separate partners at that time. Johnny Depp is currently in a relationship with actress Vanessa Paradis to whom he has 2 children. After 2 years, the couple split and the Edward Scissorhands star reportedly bought Amber Heard a horse to ride with him in the set of The Lone Ranger.
But when things didn't go well between them after 2 years, rumors surrounded the relationship already claiming that there was domestic violence even before they were married. With no evidence and mere sources talking outside the marriage, the injured hand of Johnny Depp and the bruised eye of Amber Heard were the only show of violence. And the filing of divorce would be the final straw that the former co-stars were not happy anymore being together.
Sadly, Amber Heard fought her battles alone as Johnny Depp's children and ex-wife and partner sided with him throughout. And on her continuous efforts to voice out the issues of the voiceless, the Aquaman star receives "death threats to harassment to bullying" all revealed on her recent New York City talks. Amber Heard reiterated the importance of "speaking up" and "voicing your opinions" in order to change the culture.
After her controversial op-ed in the Washington post, revealing her experiences of domestic violence, Johnny Depp sued her a $50 million defamation suit. Depp explained over court documents that Heard's statements caused his roles and his reputation was smeared. The $50 million defamation lawsuit is already being discussed by Amber Heard's lawyer and they have asked the court to dismiss it in April 2019.
