(CNN)Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, best known, perhaps, for their performances as a swashbuckler and a sea warrior, respectively, currently find themselves starring in a contentious defamation trial in Virginia. Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million as he alleges that she defamed him with a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she wrote about her experience with domestic violence.Depp was not referred to by name in Heard's piece, but he has said it's cost him work.In testimony this week, Depp was asked by his attorney about some of the film franchises he has starred in beyond his work as Capt. Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films."Boy, um, 'Alice in Wonderland'? I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done.
Amber Heard's relationship to Johnny Depp exposed in court: What to know about the 'Aquaman' actress
21.04.2022 - 09:23 / foxnews.com
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's relationship is under the microscope as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star's defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife plays out for all the world to see. As the former "21 Jump Street" star testified during a hearing at the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia, Tuesday and Wednesday in his defamation suit against Heard, 35, Depp's and Heard's names have topped headlines.
Here's a look at what to know about the "Aquaman" actress. Born Amber Laura Heard April 22, 1986, to Paige Parsons, who worked in telecommunications, and David Heard, who ran a small construction firm, she grew up outside of Austin, Texas, in Manor.The "Aquaman" actress has one sister, Whitney. (Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Lone Star state upbringing with an ‘old school Texan' father Born Amber Laura Heard April 22, 1986, to Paige Parsons, who worked in telecommunications, and David Heard, who ran a small construction firm, she grew up outside of Austin, Texas, in Manor.The "Aquaman" actress has one sister, Whitney. Of her upbringing, Heard told Vanity Fair in 2014: "My dad is your typical old school Texan.
He loves to hunt. Six days of the week, we ate what he killed.
He took me to the shooting range from the time I could hold a gun, and I did target practice almost my whole life." Heard relayed to the outlet that she had aspirations Texas couldn't offer her. "When I was 16, it became clear that I wasn’t going to fit in the machinery that was being provided for me," she shared.
Of her upbringing, Heard told Vanity Fair in 2014: "My dad is your typical old school Texan." Amber Heard is pictured here with her father, David Heard. (David Livingston/Getty Images) Heard left the Lone Star
.
Amber Heard Claims Johnny Depp ‘Hated’ Her Working With James Franco, Got Upset Over ‘Kissing Scenes’
It keeps getting messier. Amber Heard took the stand for the second time amid her ongoing defamation case against ex-husband Johnny Depp, this time focusing on the actor’s alleged jealousy issues.
Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp dangled their dog out of a moving car
Amber Heard has claimed that her ex-husband Johnny Depp "dangled their dog out of a moving car window".The Aquaman actress took the stand on Wednesday 4 May, in a court in Fairfax, Virginia, to testify in the defamation trial between herself and her Pirates of the Caribbean actor ex-husband. And amid a series of shocking allegations, the 36 year old recalled the alleged incident from March 2013, in which she claimed that Depp had consumed a copious amount of cocaine and alcohol. Amber claimed that Depp, 58, then held his dog out of the window in the car while "howling like an animal" after allegedly accusing her of infidelity.
Amber Heard Claims Johnny Depp Hit Her for 1st Time Over His ‘Wino’ Tattoo, More Explosive Details From Her Trial Testimony
Taking the stand. Amber Heard spoke out for the first time on Wednesday, May 4, amid her ongoing defamation case involving her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard claims Johnny Depp hit her for first time over tattoo: 'It changed my life'
Amber Heard has spoken in court and made claims that Johnny Depp hit her, saying it "changed her life".The Aquaman actress, 36, took the stand in a court in Fairfax, Virginia to testify in the defamation trial between herself and her Pirates of the Caribbean actor ex-husband. Amber has claimed Johnny, 58, "slapped" her when she asked him about a tattoo on his arm. Speaking in court, Amber said: "I will never forget it – it changed my life." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Amber Heard Details Escalation Of Alleged Physical Abuse By Johnny Depp In Testimony; “Worst Thing That Could Happen To Me Happened,” Actress Says, As ‘Pirates’ Star Continues To Avoid Eye Contact In Court
UPDATE, 12:45 PM: “I will never forget it, it changed my life,” Amber Heard told a Virginia courtroom today of the first time Johnny Depp allegedly hit her in the winter of 2011.
Amber Heard Tells Court Of “Painful & Difficult” Experience Being Sued By Johnny Depp In $50M Defamation Trial; ‘Pirates’ Actor Seems To Ignore Ex-Wife’s Testimony
“I am here because my ex-husband is suing me for an op-ed I wrote,” Amber Heard said today in Virginia within seconds of taking the stand in the Johnny Depp $50 million defamation trial
Johnny Depp trial: Petition to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman sequel nears 3 million signatures
Amber Heard from Aquaman 2 is nearing its goal of three million signatures as the defamation trial brought by Johnny Depp continued. Amber Heard in Jason Momoa-starred Aquaman The DC sequel, in which Heard stars as Aquaman’s (Jason Momoa) love interest Mera, concluded shooting earlier this year, with director James Wan confirming the film was wrapped up in January. Aquaman 2 is scheduled for release in March 2023.
Amber Heard’s Domestic Violence Op-Ed Was Timed to ‘Capitalize’ on ‘Aquaman’ Publicity, Email Reveals
Amber Heard’s 2018 op-ed on gender-based violence ignited her current legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, now it’s been revealed the piece was timed to coincide with the release of her film “Aquaman.”Terence Dougherty, general counsel and COO for the ACLU, said in a pre-recorded deposition played Thursday in Depp’s defamation trial against Heard, that the actress worked directly with the individual rights organization on what the op-ed would say, where it would be published and when it would be released.“Placing op-eds about matters such as this is the kind of thing that is the bread and butter for the ACLU,” Dougherty explained in the video played Thursday in a Fairfax, Virginia courtroom.He noted that Heard was asked to share her story because she was an ACLU ambassador working on women’s rights issues, particularly those surrounding gender-based violence, and the group wanted someone with “authentic stories” to speak publicly on the matter.“There were a number of things Amber expressed from her personal story about her having been a survivor of gender-based violence,” said Dougherty in the video recorded on Dec. 2, 2021.
Howard Stern Calls Johnny Depp a ‘Narcissist’ Amid His Defamation Case Against Amber Heard: He’s ‘Overacting’ in Court
Not buying it. Howard Stern criticized Johnny Depp for his “dramatic” testimony in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp Trial Hears LAPD Officer Proclaim Amber Heard Not “A Victim Of Domestic Violence”; Psychologist Queried Over Evaluation Of ‘Aquaman’ Star
What actually went down at Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s downtown LA penthouse six years ago was back in the spotlight today in the former Pirates of the Caribbean star’s $50 million defamation case against his ex-wife..
Amber Heard Begs Johnny Depp Not to Cut Himself in Harrowing Audio: ‘Put the Knife Down!’
Johnny Depp was heard in a series of audio recordings vomiting, ranting and arguing with his former wife, Amber Heard, as their defamation trial continued Thursday in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp returned to the stand for a third day of cross-examination, and he was questioned about the contents of the recordings, played by Heard’s attorney, J. Benjamin Rottenborn.In one recording, Heard is heard begging Depp to “put the knife down!” as she apparently tries to talk him out of harming himself.
Johnny Depp denies hitting Amber Heard and says he went from 'Cinderella to Quasimodo'
Actor Johnny Depp has denied hitting his ex-wife Amber Heard, claiming that he went from "Cinderella to Quasimodo" when he faced abuse allegations. The Hollywood star gave evidence on Tuesday 19 April in his multi-million dollar claim in his civil defamation case against his former wife in Fairfax, Virginia. Johnny, 58, insisted in his defamation case, which is estimated to cost $100 million: "Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms Heard in any way.” He told the jury that he has faced "six years of trying times" since Amber first claimed her former husband inflicted abuse on her.
Johnny Depp Takes the Stand, Denies Amber Heard’s ‘Heinous’ Abuse Allegations in Court: I Went From ‘Cinderella to Quasimodo’
While taking the stand in his libel trial against Amber Heard, Johnny Depp addressed his ex-wife’s claims of domestic abuse.