Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s infamous divorce trial created multiple headlines and a hit Netflix documentary that explored their tumultuous relationship. Though years have gone by, the impact of the trial remains a significant factor in both the stars’ lives and their image in the public.
As Depp is now all set to return to the screen, the actor, who was removed from multiple franchises after the abuse allegations, spoke up about what he went through during the legal procedures. Stirring the pot yet again, he called the trial a “soap opera“.
Johnny Depp Talks About His Life Struggles Ahead Of His Next Film
‘Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness‘, the latest movie that Johnny Depp directed, is making its premiere at the 72nd San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain. The film will mark the actor’s comeback after his long hiatus. At a press conference on September 24, the actor discussed his personal connection to Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani — who’s the inspiration behind the film.
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As he spoke about the similarities between Modigliani’s life and his own, Depp also reflected on his infamous divorce trial. “Each has their story. Sure, we can say that I’ve been through a number of things here and there. But, you know, I’m alright,” he said, laughing.
“I think we’ve all been through a number of things, ultimately. Maybe yours wasn’t, didn’t turn into a soap opera, televised, in fact,” added Depp, alluding to his 2022 Virginia defamation trial, which was live-streamed and watched by millions.
He continued, “But we all experience and go through what we go through. And those things that we are able to live and remember and use, these are your stripes. You never forget them. So to see these people all on the, teetering on the verge of earning their stripes, desperate to speak but unable to … in a way.”
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Why Was The Depp-Heard Trial Televised?
Penney Azcarate, the chief judge of the Fairfax County (Va.) Circuit Court, allowed cameras to be inside the courthouse for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial.
Heard’s team made vain attempts to keep the cameras out of the trial. Attorney Elaine Bredehoft mentioned that there has already been a lot of media coverage and interest from “fearful anti-Amber networks” who were taking all of Heard’s actions out of context.
Ben Chew, Depp’s attorney, however, welcomed the cameras. He claimed that Heard shouldn’t be permitted to hide during the trial since she had already “trashed” Depp in the press. He added that Depp believed in transparency.
Considering both arguments, Azcarate added that she was receiving several requests from the media and that it was her duty to allow observers to see the proceedings. She was concerned that reporters might visit the courts if cameras were prohibited, possibly causing a dangerous situation there.
