The first signs of Johnny Depp’s career revival are appearing.
24.05.2022 - 02:31 / etonline.com
Amber Heard allegedly has Jason Momoa to thank for keeping her role in, according to industry expert Kathryn Arnold.Arnold testified in court on Monday during day 20 of Johnny Depp's lawsuit against his ex-wife, where she claimed that Heard's role had been diminished in the second movie, and testified that this usually wouldn't be the case if an actress was a success in the first film. Heard was paid $1 million for the first film, and was set to be paid $2 million for the second. However, after Depp's lawyer, Adam Waldman, called Heard's claims of abuse a «hoax,» Arnold claims that Heard suffered significant career damage.Arnold further claims that Heard's salary for the second movie could have been higher if not for the statements made by Waldman, and she has not been involved in the promotion for the new film — which ultimately hurts her career as well.Arnold claims that Momoa was able to renegotiate his salary for the second film to $15 million, up from $3 million which he got for the first, but Heard never got a similar opportunity for that sort of financial bump.
Additionally, Arnold claims that Momoa and director James Wan fought with the studio to keep Heard on board. However, Arnold claims her role was radically «diminished.»Between her loss of income from possible film roles to the loss of possible advertising partnerships, Arnold claims that Heard potentially lost nearly $50 million due to the bad press she faced and social media campaigns against her following Waldman's remarks about her abuse claims.Meanwhile, Arnold argued that, in her professional opinion, Heard's op-ed in the — which is the focal point of the defamation trial itself — had little career impact on Depp.Arnold testified that Depp's personal
.The first signs of Johnny Depp’s career revival are appearing.
Johnny Depp seemingly called out his daughter Lily-Rose in an NFT release following his victory in the defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Last week, the jury in the high profile six-week trial ruled primarily in Depp's favour against Heard, with him being awarded $10. 4m while Heard earned $2m in compensatory damages.
Amber Heard has been keeping a low profile since the outcome of the defamation trial against Johnny Depp was announced last week.MORE: Amber Heard reveals the 'real' Johnny Depp following defamation trial resultsHowever, on Sunday, her sister Whitney Heard took to Instagram to share a defiant message in support of her.Whitney shared a picture with the hashtag 'I stand with Amber Heard' and wrote a lengthy tribute alongside it.VIDEO: Amber Heard speaks out in defamation trial It read: "I still stand with you, sissy. Yesterday, today and tomorrow I will always be proud of you for standing up for yourself, for testifying both here in Virginia and in the UK, and for being the voice of so many who can't speak to the things that happen behind closed doors.MORE: Johnny Depp seen for first time since winning Amber Heard defamation trialMORE: Lily-Rose Depp breaks silence amid Johnny Depp trial"We knew that this was going to be an uphill battle and that the cards were stacked against us.
fatal blow for #MeToo? We have always known that there would be false allegations of abuse among genuine #MeToo disclosures. Some women lie, just as some men do. And we knew that women would continue not to be believed.
Zack Sharf Amber Heard is disappointed “beyond words” regarding the verdict to Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against her. The jury in the trial ruled that Heard defamed Depp when she wrote a 2018 Washington Post op-ed alluding to her past claims of domestic violence. Heard is now ordered to pay $15 million in damages to Depp.“The disappointment I feel today is beyond words,” Heard wrote in a statement.
Johnny Depp reconnected with his supermodel ex-girlfriend on Tuesday with a backstage get-together at a concert in London where he made a cameo performance!
Johnny Depp will take to the stage with Jeff Beck in Glasgow this weekend.
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Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial is coming to a dramatic close. We've already seen the likes of Kate Moss take the stand, but will Johnny's two kids, Lily-Rose and Jack, make an appearance to witness the outcome?MORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialWith the stars making their closing statements on Friday, the jury will then be asked to consider their ruling. It will be interesting to see whether Johnny's two children will fly to Fairfax, Virginia to support their dad in the final stages.WATCH: Kate Moss testifies at Johnny Depp's trialThe Pirates of the Caribbean actor reportedly said that he is going through the lengthy ordeal with his ex-wife Amber for the sake of his children.MORE: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard wedding - real reasonREAD: Johnny Depp's son Jack is his double in rare photoHe said: "Since I knew there was no truth to it whatsoever, I felt it was my responsibility to stand up for myself, not only in that instance but to stand up for my children, who at the time were 14 and 16."Johnny added: "I wanted to clear my children of this horrid thing they were having to read about their father, which was untrue." Lily-Rose Depp has kept quiet throughout the caseBoth Depp children have so far remained extremely private about their dad's messy trial.
You know, we expected to hear about Johnny Depp‘s film career falling off a cliff. After all, that’s what this whole trial is all about — he’s suing ex Amber Heard for defamation, saying her op-ed accusing him of domestic abuse cost him millions.
Jason Momoa wanted Amber Heard to reprise her role as Mera in “Aquaman 2”, according to new testimony in the defamation trial brought against Heard by her ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard can't catch a break online amid the defamation trial brought on by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. Depp sued Heard for $50 million after the actress wrote an op-ed published by the Washington Post describing herself as a survivor of domestic abuse. Although Heard didn't name Depp as her abuser, she recounted stories of abuse from the year 2016.
Last month Depp testified that Heard’s domestic abuse allegations against him were “heinous” and “not based in any species of truth.”Depp was third on the list of potential witnesses for Monday’s proceedings. Last week saw a flurry of the former couple’s acquaintances testify, mostly via videotaped deposition that went by relatively quickly, so Depp’s appearance Monday seemed a good bet.Heard previously told the Fairfax, Virginia courtroom that she suffered cuts on her arm and feet from broken glass, and a bruised jaw from getting “clocked” by Depp after a violent fight in Australia.
Courtney Love is sharing her support for Johnny Depp amid his trial against Amber Heard, but she also has some empathy for her.
Johnny Depp has found an unexpected ally after a women's abuse charity released a statement in support of the actor amid his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.READ: What Johnny Depp's lawyer REALLY said as he celebrated Amber Heard's Kate Moss commentMission NGO, founded by former Miss Italy Valeria Altobelli, expressed their "compassion for Johnny Depp in this bad page of his personal history" in a statement released on Friday.WATCH: Johnny Depp's libel trial - what has happened so far?Mission is an international non-profit organization that supports women and children worldwide, defending their rights and protecting them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, through education and activism."Violence is a serious topic.
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