Regarding the SA: I dont believe the bottle incident, that doesnt make sense at all. Experts say because many people do not view Heard as a "perfect victim," they refuse to believe she may be a victim at all. Unless youve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, youll know that the ex-spouses are back in court. Mr Depp is seeking damages of not less than $50m. The wait and see if she struck again has started. There are texts where she asked him if he wants to join her drink and smoke marijuana. However the cavity search? After that incident, Johnny understood what happened and was incredibly apologetic, and tried to set boundaries to leave the room before it could escalate into physical violence again. Like jazzy said, we want to believe the mysterious and handsome master actor. There is always misogyny to consider. What really grinds my gears is that Amber is making a mockery out of domestic violence and will be used to discredit victims. ago. yes she sounds like an actress! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Ferragamos Creative Director Maximilian Davis On His First Collections and Exploring the Archives. Regarding the SA: I dont believe the bottle incident, that doesnt make sense at all. The British courts believed Depp beat his ex-wife. Lol. . ", I have been told abusers stare at victims in court. Nazir's personal assessment was echoed in a wave of comments shared by fans of The Pirates of the Caribbean star Depp. Depp's refusal to look at his ex-wife during her testimony sparked spirited debate among each of the stars' supporters on Twitter, as they shared their opinions on the matter. it has nothing to do with who he is. Mr Marks said Ms Heard was calling out Hollywood to take action, and that the publicity machine was in high gear as the column was published around the release of her film Aquaman. Hes no shy, poor guy here. policy. Being friends with Amber Heard has its consequences. The details of both Depp and Heards testimonies are harrowing all by themselvesgruesome, violent, and containing deeply intimate anecdotes about their relationship. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Just wondering if anyone out there believes her side of the story. Thanx. The turd curse has struck again! There is this biphobia belief that bi people will cheat on you and enjoy threesomes. Talking about her crapping on his bed as if it was the first time hed ever said the word feces. And really, its Depp whos the joke here: The would-be coolest of the cool, a 58-year-old man coloring in court as photos of him nodding off, passed out on the floor, are entered into evidence. Its hard to know who is telling the truth or just because its their truth doesnt mean its everyones truth. Johnny Depp is seeking damages of $50 million after Amber Heard wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post in 2018 in which she spoke of being a victim of domestic abuse (without ever explicitly naming Depp). Johnny never would have brought this if there was evidence. One is a cluster B nutcase who has been physically abusive to her partners and is the perpetual victim. Wire service provided by AFP and Press Association. Okay, but the whole writing creepy ss messages on mirrors and lampshades with a bloody severed finger isnt a question of fact or a question of credibility. We shouldnt expect them to behave like perfect victims nor should we demonise them for staying in a relationship or not fighting back. Were watching people actively seek out humor in domestic abuse as Roe v. Wade is terrorized by pro-lifers and as we see yet more episodes of racially aggravated violence. But as for a perfect villain well, Johnny Depps doing some of his best work in ages. Heres what fans are saying on social media: SUSPICIOUS! She kept trying to catch your eye but you never allowed it. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Its a sad truism that no one is as hard on women as other women. Still would be considered SA though. Photo: ELIZABETH FRANTZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Last week, Amber Heard took the stand in her ongoing defamation trial. gorgossia . Also it puts the onus unfairly on the survivor. Media organisations even resorted to digging up photos of her smiling in an attempt to prove that she couldnt possible have been abused. We all understand that Depp fans will side with Depp. We certainly dont want to believe that this entire court case is a precise and conniving operation in discrediting Heard, regardless of what she has to say, regardless of her truth. Both things can be true at the same time. This is a morally grey case, and Amber Heard is a millionaire, she'll be fine. The exes are pictured attending the Virgin Atlantic Gala screening of "Black Mass" during the BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 11, 2015 in London, England. Hes an addict, theyre both inebriated. Will Ariana DeBoses BAFTA Rap Ever Free Me From Its Spell? Here is the message. They were mean, codependent. It is plain misogyny. Heard narrates the scene like it's a Z-grade action film with a $5 budget, and the trailer story that immediately follows has the exact same vibe. [Joel Mandel, one of the managers,] was informed well after the fact through communications with various house staff and security that Depp had been extremely volatile and had sometimes gotten physical with Heard. . I just listened to a few mins. Content copyright Journal Media Ltd. 2023 Registered in Dublin, registration number: However, GFR managed to quote some of the statement before it was removed. 2023 Cond Nast. I do believe that he retaliated at least once. the bruises? 483623. Amber claiming she gave her lawyers the pictures and that the lawyers are hiding them does not make any sense.imo she got boxed in and the only way she could think of to save herself is blame her lawyers. Richard Marks was asked during his testimony if he knew of any actresses whose careers improved after levelling allegations of domestic abuse against men in Hollywood. And Ive been angry before but thats not angry thats insanity. And regardless of what Heard did or didnt suffer at the hands of Depp, isnt the relentless memeing of her a form of violence in itself? You simply cant work with him now., This wasnt just down to his anger, the magazine said, but Depps unquenchable thirst for revenge., Another studio head called Depp a huge liability . Why would he in the same message where he says all of that about her also include a lie about cutting his own finger to protect her? His die hard fans argue that he wanted to protect her by saying it was him, but just look at this message. He admitted to doing that. On the other hand, he is larger than life. Lawrence was also asked her opinion on Depps testimony. And if after everything that has been presented in this trial (not to mention the UK trial where JD lost as the judge found that he was the abuser in that relationship - about 130 pages of court decision with evidences presented are available online), then yes I think that about everyone who supports him and also everyone who goes with well both of them abused narrative. But the more I watched the trial the more I just wanted to cry for him & give him a big hug for all the things he was put through. Richard Marks says 'family-friendly companies like Disney' are the 'pinnacle' of . May 24, 2022 at 2:52 p.m. EDT Actor Amber Heard listens, next to her lawyer Elaine Bredehoft during Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp's defamation trial against her at the Fairfax County Courthouse.. refusal to look at Amber Heard as she testified, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. She was celebrating her birthday with a bunch of friends, Im sure they were all wasted. In my experience that's not really how memory and PTSD works (I remember things happening but not specific details if that makes sense). this. Have we completely lost track of the severity of these allegations? Though Ive felt myself veering toward it, I can no longer both sides this. No other logical explanation. They would either continue being silent or speak out in support of Heard. "Listening Amber Heard's testimony. When #JohnnyDepp testified #AmberHeard was staring at him and has done throughout. But, I acknowledge that Heard's allegations are possible. "Just because #JohnnyDepp keeps his head down doesn't make him innocent!" The two were together for 16 years, which means their divorce might come as something of a shock. Amber Heard isnt a perfect victim. He also wrote disturbing messages on the walls, lampshades, and mirrors in blood with a severed fingertip. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. We free each other -to be who we are learning to become. They end it with J & L. After the statement comes a number of photos, including one of an early evening sky, and one of someone holding a bird while wearing a shirt that says May my soul shout love.'. I think in most of her testimony she stuttered through a lot of things, she said. I dont want to think about what this is saying to victims of abuse who are considering coming forward. Shes basically a brunette AH, and completely insufferable to be around. Why it's enraging that people only believe Amber Heard's domestic violence allegations now that a man has backed her up. While Mr Marks said he didnt know of any, he went on to speculate, I assume Amber Heard thought her career would get better by bringing this out. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are back in court in Fairfax County, Virginia. one of the biggest facts imo is that there are no photos that show any damage to amber. I suppose my real question is, are they saying she did it intentionally? For more engaging celebrity content, visit 7Life on Facebook. He added that right now, the pinnacle of negativity in the filmmaking business is being accused of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, violence and what weve seen is almost immediately terminations and cancellations. If somebody did the things she did Id prob loose it too. Seems like ah has a glass of wine in her hand anytime that she's not on camera? & this isn't me being a fangirl as I have 0 interest in both but I've followed the trial closely and Amber Heard is straight up not traumatised even . and honestly, shes a crap actress compared to him. I believe that Johnny was a paranoid, jealous, misogynistic and controlling. "I believe her because of my careful assessment of this case, and my very extensive understanding of what DA is like, what it involves, & how perpetrators & survivors think, behave and react. LAST YEAR, AMBER Heard filed for divorce from actor Johnny Depp and subsequently filed a domestic violence restraining order against him. Depp, who was dropped from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in 2018, was "asked to resign" from Fantastic Beasts 3 following the 2020 verdict. Its not a case of shooting himself in the foot. Because the idea that women are conniving schemers is more readily believed than the idea that powerful, famous men are capable of abusing their spouses. Next: I also believe there was physical abuse. for the content of external websites. The only evidence she submitted was the . Abuse isnt always immediately obvious and usually requires investigation to confirm. Of course not. Dont ask Amber Heard to be a perfect victim. While Mr Depp isnt named in the piece, his legal team argues that it contains a clear implication that Mr Depp is a domestic abuser, which they say is categorically and demonstrably false. And people are just glossing over it I am confused. I struggle to find the words to describe how painful this is, she said, PEOPLE reports. Thats the only reason I believe what I believe, It may not be that they are so much attracted to him (aside from some die hard fans), as much as they love to be able to say that a woman is lying, Some people are inclined to think that a woman is the one being manipulative. They all took drugs. They both got hurt by each other, but in the end Johnny is the victim and Amber the abuser. "If [Heard] had kept her head down when he was talking she would have been accused of being guilty! Completely believable. This would be a no brainer. The pictures she claims to have were not turned over to Depp's attorneys with the meta data so that they could be verified. And I didnt see myself as a victim. 6. What Do I Do About the Ex Who Is Slandering Me (And Our Relationship) Online? and she was still treated as a liar. : 29.7K.: 951. TikTok masa (@lutizluva): all the comments I get from those who don't believe Amber, these "arguments" give me reason to understand that the person who writes them has no understanding of what the abuse of an addicted person is. There are no perfect victims. Its time to believe Heard. I dont think were conditioned to believe her at all. Then hes like, oh my house cleaner sent me the picture so I mean..beyond reprehensible behavior by her and absolutely disgusting and disturbed. I do believe her. Again, not getting into either of their respective guilt or innocence here but I do think there is worthwhile evidence in this case to examine from both parties. I think she manipulated him and pushed him, he then became abusive in return, and then she became unhinged trying to make him the devil. "But to do it for such a prolonged period of time on Wednesday, that to me was a problem. Still, despite the fact that Londons High Court previously found allegations that Depp was a wife beater to be substantially true, the internet appears to have overwhelmingly picked Depps side. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies, Copyright The Associated Press All rights Reserved 2022. When I go into the courtroom . So he wrote a message saying such vile and disgusting things about her, just so he can in the same message protect her by saying he cut his own finger. Some people do. I think its also a tough situation because abusers that are good manipulators will have everyone saying no, not them which can be even harder on the victim. The mother of his children, Winona Ryder, Kate Moss ect.. All concluded he was not an abusive man. That is deranged. Both have stated that they don't believe men are victims of abusive women, that the man always has the power in the relationship and therefore it's their own fault if they are harmed by their "victim.". Is the pummeling by social media not a type of psychological assault? I just believe Johnny over Amber, thats all. All the essentials: top fashion stories, editors picks, and celebrity style. Another posted a photo of Depp looking down while he was in court, surmising that the actor's lack of eye contact was something that made his fans proud. Not convinced at all, I have no idea whats going on (I know they are in court) can someone explain all this to me?! Depp has taken Heard to trial, accusing her of defaming him with domestic-violence allegations. . I think in this situation they are both abusers and the victim. because he is Johnny Deep. 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