In mid-April 2022, the lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard officially began and attracted all the attention of world public opinion . The lawsuit focuses on a 2018 article published in the Washington Post by Amber Heard.

Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation even though the article did not mention the actor’s name. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor demands $50 million in compensation because he believes the article caused his career to decline.

The 36-year-old actress denied lying and accused her ex-husband of being an abusive person and an addict. Amber Heard accused Depp of organizing campaigns that caused her to lose film and advertising contracts, causing a loss of $50 million.

According to the New York Post, experts all said that Johnny Depp had an “early victory” since the trial had not yet ended, he won in the court of public opinion. This is true to Depp’s original purpose when the actor decided to sue Amber Heard in court.

Depp doesn’t care about the $50 million from his ex-wife but focuses on the greater meaning, which is public support. This is a “key” factor contributing to saving the plummeting career of the former “Pirates of the Caribbean” captain.

In addition to the support of many colleagues, friends, and fans, the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean series is also defended by his ex-girlfriends Kate Moss, Winona Ryder, Vanessa Paradis…

During the trial in early May 2022, Amber Heard mentioned to the court that Kate Moss was pushed down the stairs by Johnny Depp when the couple dated in the 1990s.

On May 25, Moss testified. She shared: “As we were leaving the room, Johnny walked out before me. Because there was a heavy rain, when I went out, I slipped and fell down the stairs and injured my back. I screamed because I didn’t know what was happening to me and I was in a lot of pain. He quickly ran to help me, carried me to my room and gave me medical attention.” The once famous model affirmed: “He never pushed me, kicked me or threw me down any stairs.”

Kate Moss’s testimony quickly became the focus of media and public opinion.

Sherilyn Fenn

Johnny Depp dated Sherilyn Fenn since 1985 and broke up after more than 3 years of love. Even though they couldn’t stay together for a long time, the Fantastic Beasts actor still left a beautiful impression in the hearts of his ex. The 6X star once shared with Big Issue in 2017: “He is very sweet and is my first love… I know him as a person, not a movie star.”

Along with this status line, the actress attached the hashtag: #istandwithJohnny (I stand with Johnny). Sherilyn Fenn also showed support for her ex-boyfriend through social networks. In early May 2022, the veteran star shared an old photo taken with her first love and declared: “When I truly love someone I will cherish that feeling for the rest of my life. And I will continue to support Johnny Depp – my first love at the age of 19. I haven’t met much love in my life and always cherish the memories between us both. I don’t care about stereotypes about him and will ignore them.”

Winona Ryder

Johnny Depp – Winona Ryder co-starred in the movie Edward Scissorhands and this handsome actor proposed to his co-star in 1990. However, the relationship of this talented couple only lasted until 1993. After the breakup, the 7X star still has good words to say about her ex-boyfriend.

Winona Ryder told Time in June 2016: “I can only speak from my own experience and this is very different from what is being said. He never acted violently towards me, never abused me even a little bit. I just know he is a really good guy, emotional and always protective of the people he loves.”

In 2020, when Johnny Depp sued The Sun newspaper (UK) for calling him a “wife beater”, Winona Ryder went to court to testify. The star of the series Stranger Things affirmed that she was never mistreated by Depp during their time together.

Vanessa Paradis

French rose Vanessa Paradis is the beauty who has been with Johnny Depp the longest. The couple was together for 14 years and had two children together before breaking up in 2012. Even though they “went their separate ways”, they still maintained a good relationship and took care of their two children together.

In May 2016, when Johnny Depp got into trouble with Amber Heard, the 7X singer wrote in a letter: “He is a sensitive, cute and very loved person. I believe with all my heart that the accusations recently made are truly outrageous.”

In a long statement in 2020, the French star continued to publicly defend his partner of 14 years: “I have known Johnny Depp for more than 25 years, we have been partners for 14 years, raising 2 children together. During those years, Johnny was a kind, thoughtful, considerate and non-violent father.” The star of the movie Thief of Hearts also confirmed that Depp never assaulted her.