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Johnny Depp Stands by Defamation Lawsuit as He Eyes New Film Roles

He told The Sunday Times that revealing private details was the only way to clear his name after Amber Heard’s allegations.

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Overview

  • Johnny Depp said in a Sunday Times interview that he has no regret over the defamation suit and viewed it as a fight to uphold the truth.
  • A Virginia jury ruled largely in Depp’s favor in 2022 while acknowledging parts of Amber Heard’s counterclaim, effectively closing their legal battle.
  • Depp described feeling deeply wounded by testimony from close friends and colleagues, including his former agent Tracey Jacobs and actress Ellen Barkin, during the trial.
  • He is now concentrating on upcoming film projects such as 'Day Drinker' and 'The Carnival at the End of Days'.
  • Having withdrawn her appeal without admitting fault, Amber Heard has maintained a low public profile since the case’s conclusion.