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Johnny Depp says he helped Amber Heard getAquamanrole — but later warned Warner Bros. about her

In 2016, she was prosecuted for illegally bringing her dogs into the country. I curbed their worries to some degree." Representatives for Warner Bros. did not immediately return EW’s request for comment. Johnny Depp during his defamation trial against Amber Heard.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Heard previously testified that Depp did not help her land her role in the superhero film. I got myself that role by auditioning. That’s how that works....

Johnny Depp slams 'horrifically written fiction' of his controversies at Cannes, has no 'need for Hollywood'

The fact is, as I was saying, we’re here to talk about a film… It’s like asking a question, ‘How are you doing?’ But what’s underneath in the subtext is, ‘God, I hate you.’ Johnny Depp at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Do you know what I mean? So that’s the sort of media thing." Depp added that he doesn’t thinkJeanne du Barrymarks his “comeback” to the industry....

Johnny Depp to direct his first movie in 25 years, with Al Pacino co-producing

The film centers around Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Johnny Deppis set to direct his first movie since going behind the camera 25 years ago for 1997’sThe Brave. Reps for Depp did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. Johnny Depp is getting back to work after his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard.Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Depp has since directed a number of music videos, notably for French singer Vanessa Paradis....

Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: Legal experts break down the verdict, appeal chances, and what's next

Matrimonial and family law attorney Valentina Shaknes and former assistant U.S. attorney Neama Rahmani weigh in. Judge Penney Azcarate reduced the punitive damages to Virginia’s statutory cap of $350,000. Heard is already eyeing an appeal, but what are the chances she actually goes through with it? Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.JIM WATSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; MICHAEL REYNOLDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images If she does, would she even have a shot at winning?...

Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Looking back at the sensationalism of the defamation trial

Amber Heard’s defense rested its case on Thursday after an exhaustive six-week trial. Hetestified that he felt “embarrassed"about the messages, citing his dark humor. “Sometimes pain has to be dealt with with humor, and sometimes dark humor,” Depp testified. Johnny Depp in court during his defamation trial against Amber Heard.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images “I grew up watching Monty Python… I tend to be quite expressive in my writing.” The severed finger Depp accused Heard of severing the tipof his finger during an argument in 2015....

Johnny Depp will make an appearance in Rihanna'sSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 4

Johnny Depp’s return tour to the public limelight continues after winning a defamation trial against exAmber Heard. The actor will be making an appearance inRihanna’s upcomingSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 4onAmazon’s Prime Videoplatform. Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4’ will feature an appearance by Johnny Depp.Dennis Leupold; Noam Galai/Getty Images EW can confirm whatTMZfirst reported. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the cinematic performance will drop on Nov. 9....

Johnny Depp will not return to the stand in Amber Heard trial after all

Amber Heard’s defense will not callJohnny Deppback to the stand during the defamation trial after all. Legal experts previously told EW that callingDepp back on the stand had its risks. Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, maintained the initial strategy was rooted in control. Johnny Depp testifies in defamation trial against Amber Heard in April 2022.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images By calling Depp, “They get to control the narrative a little bit more,” Rahmani said....

Johnny Depp wins defamation trial against Amber Heard, jury awards him $15 million in damages

Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Judge Penney Azcarate reduced the punitive damages to Virginia’s statutory cap of $350,000. Heard was present in court and appeared shaken as the verdict was announced. Johnny Depp during his defamation trial against Amber Heard.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images “The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,” she said in a statement afterward. I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that....

Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard will be the subject of a new movie

Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial will debut on Tubi. Well, that didn’t take long. Johnny Depp’s highly-publicized defamation trial againstAmber Heardis being adapted into a film. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in court during their defamation trial.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Heard earned a small countersuit victory of $2 million in compensatory damages. Heard’s team filed to appeal the verdictin July after a motion for a mistrial was denied....

Johnny Depp's former agents clash on whether his Hollywood downfall predates Amber Heard

Today, his name is associated with a lie, a false statement uttered by his former wife." Heard’s side countered that Depp has no one to blame but himself for his current predicament. “Johnny Depp’s reputation is in tatters,” they argued. Johnny Depp; Amber Heard.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images They’re from the choices that he made." “It worsened over time,” she said of his reputation. But he’s been tardy on everything in his entire life....

Johnny Depp's lawyers slam Amber Heard's request for retrial due to juror mix-up: 'Desperate'

Attorneys for the Pirates of the Caribbean star say Heard has raised her objection too late. (There is, however, a 27-year age gap between the two.) “The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,” Heard said in a statement following the verdict. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard during their defamation trial in Fairfax, Va.STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; JIM LO SCALZO / POOL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Depp, meanwhile, said he was “humbled” by the favorable verdict....

Johnny Depp's texts about Amber Heard's 'rotting corpse' revealed during defamation trial

The disturbing text messages were shared during a teary cross examination on day 3 of the trial in Virginia. Depp’s friend Isaac Baruch took the stand on day three of the highly-publicized trial on Wednesday. During cross-examination, Heard’s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft revealed texts between Depp and Baruch from October 2016. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in 2011.John Phillips/getty “It’s not fair. He lost the lawsuit. Depp has denied all abuse allegations....

Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, and more testify in Amber Heard trial: Key moments from rebuttals

Below are key moments from Wednesday’s rebuttals. Instead, the model testified that she fell down the stairs and Depp helped care for her afterward. “And as I left the room, I slipped down the stairs and I hurt my back. Johnny Depp; Kate Moss; Amber Heard.EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images “I don’t hesitate,” she testified. “I just instantly think of Kate Moss and the stairs, and I swung at him....