What Did Johnny Depp Say About His Love for Amber Heard?

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Key Takeaways
- Johnny Depp reflects on how past relationships influenced his views on love.
- The couple's relationship was marked by legal battles following their separation.
- Heard's op-ed in the Washington Post played a significant role in the defamation case.
Los Angeles, June 22 (NationPress) Hollywood sensation Johnny Depp is reflecting on his tumultuous relationship with his former spouse, Amber Heard. The actor revisited the events leading to their defamation lawsuit, more than three years after a verdict was delivered.
At 62, Depp expressed how the romantic experiences throughout his life influenced his perceptions of love, which, in turn, impacted his connection with the 39-year-old actress, as reported by People magazine.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, he stated, "What were my initial experiences with what we term 'love'? Clearly complex. This indicates that if you are flawed like I am, you may look into someone's eyes and perceive sadness or loneliness, believing you can assist them."
According to People, Depp and Heard first crossed paths in 2011, married in 2015, but separated just over a year later. This separation triggered a series of legal disputes in the ensuing years.
He elaborated, "However, no altruistic act goes without consequences. When you attempt to love and support someone, they often reveal the underlying issues reflected in their eyes. This manifests in various ways. Interestingly, this is just a fragment of my life I have chosen to explore."
When the couple parted ways in 2016, Heard cited irreconcilable differences in her divorce petition and sought a temporary restraining order amid accusations of domestic violence.
In August, Depp and Heard agreed to a $7 million divorce settlement, but in March 2019, Depp initiated a defamation suit against his ex-wife due to a 2018 op-ed she authored for the Washington Post. In her article, Heard described the discrimination she faced following her domestic abuse claims against Depp to "ensure that women who speak out about violence receive greater support." In November 2020, Depp lost a highly publicized libel case against the British tabloid The Sun, which labeled him a "wife-beater."