US EditionJohnny Depp Calls Himself 'Crash Test Dummy' for MeToo in Reflecting on Heard Trial
- Johnny Depp won a highly publicized defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard in June 2022 in Virginia, following her 2018 Washington Post op-ed.
- The case arose after Heard, Depp’s ex-wife, claimed domestic abuse in the op-ed without naming him, and the trial exposed rifts in Depp’s personal and professional circle.
- Depp likened his experience to being an early, vulnerable example within the #MeToo movement, noting that many people were reluctant to support him due to fear of backlash amid intense media scrutiny and industry distancing.
- The jury sided with Depp in June 2022, awarding him $10 million for compensatory damages along with an additional $5 million in punitive damages, while Heard received $2 million in compensatory damages on her counterclaim, marking a significant legal and personal win for Depp.
- Depp called the verdict a personal triumph that restored his life and enabled a Hollywood comeback, currently filming new projects and reflecting on the trial without regrets.
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Johnny Depp Says He Was a ‘Crash Test Dummy for Me Too’
Photo: Getty Images for The Red Sea Int It’s been three years since Johnny Depp won a defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard after alleging in an op-ed she’d written about being a victim of domestic abuse (which did not include his name) had ruined his career and reputation. Since that trial — where fans cheered for him outside the courthouse and zealously defended him online — he has received a standing ovation at Cannes, signed a $20 …
The actor spoke about his lawsuit with Amber Heard in a recent interview, claiming he regrets nothing.
Johnny Depp Goes Scorched Earth Against #MeToo Movement, Calls Himself A 'Crash Test Dummy' For The Era
Entertainment: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation Trial Johnny Depp, out promoting the release of his new film Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness, which he directed, said that he was a “crash test dummy” for the #MeToo era. Depp went through a highly-publicized trial with ex-wife Amber Heard after she made allegations of domestic violence when she filed for divorce. Amber Heard’s allegations against Johnny Depp sparked to two high-profi…
Johnny Depp Reveals 3 People ‘Did Him Dirty’ During Amber Heard Trial, Including His Agent
Johnny Depp revealed that three people turned their backs on him during his defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, and claimed that he unfairly absorbed criticism and blame during the #MeToo movement. In 2016, the actress accused Johnny of domestic violence before filing for divorce and securing a temporary restraining order. The two finalized their divorce in August of that year, reaching a $7 million settlement. Three years later, …
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