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14.06.2022 / 16:27
Johnny Depp celebrated Amber Heard trial verdict with FaceTime call from Robert Downey Jr.
Johnny Depp reportedly celebrated his Amber Heard trial verdict with a FaceTime call from Robert Downey Jr.On June 1 the Pirates of the Caribbean actor won his defamation case against his ex-wife following a six-week court battle.With the jury ruling in his favour, Depp was awarded $10million (£8million) in compensatory damages, plus $5 million (£4 million) in punitive damages.According to The New York Post, Depp celebrated the verdict in a hotel with friends, where he soon received a FaceTime call from his old friend Robert Downey Jr.The Iron Man star is said to have told Depp: “John, thank God it’s over,” with the actor’s rep confirming to The New York Post that the pair shared a FaceTime call following the announcement of the verdict.Depp and Downey Jr. are said to be long-time friends, having both raised to fame at the same time.Following the verdict Depp was seen performing onstage with his friend Jeff Beck during a gig in Sheffield.