(Photo : KEVIN LAMARQUE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Amid Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's notorious defamation battle, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor garners an unexpected amount of support after Amber Hear admits to hitting him multiple times for "self-defense."
In the midst of Johnny Depp's high-profile defamation battle with ex-wife Amber Heard, a women's abuse organization recently expressed its support for him.
After she penned an opinion article in 2018 alleging she was a victim of domestic violence, Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for $50 million for slander. Johnny Depp has continuously rejected the charges, stating that Amber Heard physically harmed him while Amber Heard has testified tearfully in the previous two weeks that she was battered and sexually abused by Johnny Depp throughout their relationship.
Women's Abuse Org, Celebrities Who Supported Johnny Depp
According to Newsweek, MISSION NGO, a non-profit global organization dedicated to protecting women and children from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, issued a statement in favor of Johnny Depp. Social media users praised the group for acknowledging males as victims of domestic violence.
The current defamation trial between ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is being eagerly monitored by the public and other celebrities alike. Depp has filed a $50 million lawsuit against Heard, The Independent reported.
He claims that in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed about domestic violence, Heard intimated that he mistreated her. Heard has filed a countersuit for $100 million, accusing Depp of launching a "smear campaign" against her and labeling his case as "abuse and harassment."
Throughout the proceedings - including Depp's prior court action against The Sun - a number of well-known celebrities have weighed in on the couple, with Heard gaining widespread support. Others, like Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriend Winona Ryder, Javier Bardem, and Sia, have come out in support of him. Here's a list of some of the greatest personalities that have spoken out in support of Depp:
- Winona Ryder
- Javier Bardem
- Penélope Cruz
- Sia
- Eva Mendes
- Vanessa Paradis
- Chris Rock
Amber Heard Admits Hitting Johnny Depp
Amber Heard admits to hitting Johnny Depp many times during her defamation trial evidence. The actress claimed that she slapped her ex-husband out of self-defense. It's worth noting that the two actors are now involved in a multimillion-dollar defamation dispute in a Virginia court that has sparked a lot of public attention and scrutiny.
Amber Heard entered the stand for the fourth day of her evidence on Wednesday, talking about how Johnny would allegedly become violent at times and she had to "defend herself" by beating him back.
"I've never assaulted Depp or anyone else that I've been romantically linked to, ever," Amber Hear told Johnny Depp's attorney when asked about an earlier domestic violence allegation against her. Amber Heard, in turn, has claimed that she has been physically and sexually abused by Johnny Depp, who has vehemently denied these allegations.
For those unfamiliar with the case, the verdict in the ongoing Amber Heard vs. Johnny Depp trial is scheduled on May 27. The two actors met over a decade ago while filming The Rum Diary and married in 2015, but separated less than two years later, as per Filmibeat.
Related Article: Who Is Camille Vasquez? Johnny Depp's True, Deeper Relationship to Trial Lawyer Who Grills Amber Heard
@YouTube
