Amber Heard was in the news for the defamation case filed by her ex-husband Johnny Depp. The actress had written an op-ed claiming she was a victim of domestic violence. This led to Depp filing a defamation suit which concluded with the jury giving him $10 million in compensatory damages.
Heard has now decided to pay $1 million to Depp to settle their long-lasting legal battle. Depp’s lawyer has stated that he will be donating that money to charity. But how much will it impact Heard’s net worth? Let’s try and find out the answer.
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Amber Heard Net Worth After Paying Johnny Depp For Legal Settlement
Amber Heard lost the defamation trial with Johnny Depp and was ordered to give $15 million as punitive damage to ‘The Lone Ranger‘ actor. However, the amount was later reduced by the court.
Now, Heard has decided to pay $1 million to her ex-husband to settle their long legal battle. After the payment, Heard’s net worth will be $5 million. Before the trial, her net worth was estimated to be around $6 million. Depp’s net worth, on the other hand, is $150 million.
The jury had ruled that Heard’s op-ed was written out of malice and gave Depp $10 million in compensatory damages. Heard was also given $2 million in compensatory damages. Right after the trial, Heard started motions to set aside the verdict but later agreed to conclude the case.
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Johnny Depp To Donate The Sum To Charity
Depp’s attorneys said in a statement that the actor would donate the money to charity. They earlier said that for Depp, the case was “never about the money”.
In a statement, Depp’s lawyers Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez welcomed Heard’s decision to accept defeat and pay $1 million. “We are pleased to formally close the door on this painful chapter for Mr. Depp, who made clear throughout this process that his priority was about bringing the truth to light,” they said.
In the trial, Depp was ordered to pay Heard $2 million. He was also found liable for a statement made by his attorney when they accused Heard of perpetrating a “hoax” claim.
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