Johnny Depp and Amber Heard divorced in 2016
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s bitter breakup and divorce in 2016 was just the beginning of the drama that would unfold in the years to come. The married life of the former couple has been put before the public during various court sessions over the years. Their divorce drama has become one of the most publicized events in Hollywood history and now, a documentary-series sheds light on all that has turned their relationship sour.
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A new series, titled Johnny Vs Amber, looks at the former couple’s relationship and life after divorce. It is available for streaming on Discovery+ and includes exclusive, in-depth interviews with lawyers representing both sides. Both parties representing Depp and Heard re-examine the debated case in court of law and a court of public opinion, which culminates in a High Court ruling against Depp. The documentary digs into the extensive evidence used during legal proceedings in the UK, where Depp lost his defamation suit against The Sun, which includes video footage, photos, text messages and audio recordings made by the couple themselves.
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It is a 2-part initiation-series. The two episodes are titled Johnny’s Story and Amber’s Story. Episode 1 lasts a little over 50 minutes and is followed by a second episode of 44 minutes. In Ep 1, people close to Depp share insights on his marriage and defamation case and in Ep 2, people close to Heard share insights on the Hollywood romance that went wrong. The series has been rated ‘A’ by the streamer.
You will need a premium subscription to access the Johnny Vs Amber docu-series on Discovery+.
TV broadcast of Depp vs. Heard proceedings
While this new series looks at Depp’s libel case in the UK, the latest defamation lawsuit continues in a Fairfax, Virginia court. The court proceedings are being broadcast live from Monday to Thursday on various US networks. The verdict is expected on May 27. It is also being broadcast on Court TV’s YouTube channel.
What are Depp and Heard going to lose?
Depp has sued Heard for USD 50 million over his 2018 Washington Post op-ed detailing his experiences as a domestic abuse survivor. Heard has filed a $100 million counterclaim, claiming that Depp and his legal team have defamed him by calling his allegations false.