'Schitt’s Creek' Star Emily Hampshire Apologizes for Insensitive Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Halloween Costume

Amid public backlash, Hampshire remembers victims of domestic abuse as she voices regret over dressing up as Johnny Depp alongside a friend as Amber Heard, reflecting on the controversial domestic abuse allegations central to the former couple's defamation trial last year.

Emily Hampshire, a star from 'Schitt's Creek,' apologized for her Halloween costume. She and a friend dressed as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, a choice she now terms as 'thoughtless' and 'insensitive.' Her outfit took inspiration from the defamation trial between the two actors, which involved allegations of domestic abuse.
The backlash against Hampshire's costume highlighted how it seemingly mocked victims of domestic abuse. Online critics argued that the issue, particularly in the context of Depp and Heard's controversial and public legal dispute, was not a topic for humor.
Hampshire posted photos of their costumes on Instagram, which she subsequently deleted. She went as Depp, inked with drawn-on tattoos, while her friend dressed as Heard. The images also included props like a bottle of wine and a fake piece of feces, referencing scandalous aspects of Depp and Heard's trial.
In her public apology, Hampshire emphasized that 'domestic abuse is never, ever funny.' She says she deeply regrets her actions and promises to 'do better' in the future.
Depp and Heard's lawsuit in 2022 resulted in $15 million in damages for Depp, while Heard was awarded $2 million for her counterclaim. Their trial, which explored allegations of domestic abuse, has been a subject of widespread interest and media attention.