Amber Heard has PTSD from domestic violence, psychologist tells court

Johnny Depp’s defamation trial is on a scheduled weeklong break after the world listened to a parade of witnesses, including Amber Heard, testify in recent days.  Depp is trying to prove to a jury that the actress defamed him in an op-ed she penned for the Washington Post that alleged she was the victim of domestic and emotional abuse without specifically naming the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star, 58. Depp’s case is no layup for his legal team, according to a leading entertainment attorney. Daniel Gutenplan, who has represented clients on both sides of high-profile defamation cases, contends Depp still has an "uphill battle" to win his case and secure the $50 million judgment he is seeking.

Johnny Depp, 58. While on the stand, she unexpectedly name-dropped Johnny’s ex-girlfriend, British supermodel Kate Moss, 48. While on the stand on Thursday, Amber suddenly brought up Johnny’s ex Kate, alleging once again that the actor once pushed the British supermodel down the stairs.During the trial, Amber has accused the Pirates of the Caribbean actor of being violent and sexually abusive towards herIn turn, Johnny’s team have said that she was simply giving “the performance of her life”.During day two of her testimony in Fairfax, Virginia, Amber detailed a number of violent fights she and Johnny allegedly got into during their relationship. While she was speaking about their fights, the Aquaman actress briefly mentioned Kate, explaining how she had supposedly punched Johnny in the face for the first time due to his previous actions against the model. Amber recalled when she punched her ex-husband, claiming it was out of fear he was going to shove her sister Whitney down a staircase. She claimed that they had been fighting on the mezzanine of the stairs in one his many penthouses in March 2015 when her sister attempted to separate the argument. Amber said of Whitney: “She threw herself in the line of fire.“She was trying to get Johnny to stop.

Amber Heard quoted lines from the 1999 movie The Talented Mr Ripley has been branded false.In Thursday’s testimony the Aquaman actress sobbed after she alleged that her ex-husband Johnny Depp penetrated her with a bottle during a tense argument, and threatened to kill her.After the video circulated online, Heard was accused of using lines from the psychological thriller and referenced the scene where Gwyneth Paltrow’s character Marge Duval talks about Dickie (Jude Law). According to the multiple screenshots shared online, Heard had said: ‘When I was around Johnny I felt like the most beautiful person in the world.‘You know, made me feel seen, made me feel… like a million dollars.

Tonight on SNL, Weekend Update’s anchors dedicated most of their time to the Supreme Court draft opinion leaked earlier this week, which indicated that the Justices may soon overturn Roe v. Wade.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“Saturday Night Live” host Benedict Cumberbatch dove right in to the action in his second time out as host, appearing in the cold open sketch that took aim at the Supreme Court’s move on abortion rights and the spectacle of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial.Cumberbatch appeared in a 13th century sword-and-sandals costume, complete with a Prince Valiant wig, as he and two others sitting in a castle debated how to govern women’s reproductive rights. The sketch opened with a voice-over and text scroll that made reference to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s citation of a 17th century British law as a justification for curbing rights protected for a half-century by the landmark 1973 Roe v.

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Editor's note: This story contains graphic descriptions. Johnny Depp fans are not pleased with Amber Heard’s testimony. Ever since the actress, 36, took the stand in her defamation trial against Depp, social media has been flooded with accusations that Heard is "fake crying" on the stand.

As Amber Heard took to the stand in the libel case against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp, his legal team accused her of giving “the performance of her life” as she claimed he was violent and sexually abusive. Amber, 36, shared harrowing testimony with the court of her life with the Pirates of the Caribbean star.The actor is suing his ex-wife for defamation following her Washington Post op-ed about experiencing domestic violence, and while she didn't name the alleged perpetrator, Johnny launched a $50m libel lawsuit against her, claiming the article damaged his career and prevented him from getting roles.

Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey has shared her verdict on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trialThe defamation lawsuit comes after Depp sued Heard for $50m for implying he abused her in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. Although she didn’t name him, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor claims Heard’s allegations impacted his ability to work. Grey, who was briefly engaged to Depp in the late 1980s, reflected on their time together in her new memoir Out of the Corner.

Johnny Depp’s ex-fiancé Jennifer Grey has shared how ‘sad’ she finds the defamation trial with Amber Heard, saying that it ‘breaks her heart’.In recent footage captured at the trial, Heard – who was married to Depp from 2015 to 2017 – appeared to shudder when she came face-to-face with him after delivering her emotional testimony.The Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing his ex-wife for libel and seeking $50million (£39m) in damages after she wrote an article for the Washington Post, which his team argued implies he was sexually and physically violent towards her during their marrige, despite not naming him.

Well, this is a reaction we didn’t expect.

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Johnny Depp has claimed his ex-wife Amber Heard gave the "performance of her life" in court amid their ongoing legal battle.The former spouses, who were married from 2015 - 2017, are currently facing off in a Virginia courtroom in respective lawsuits.Following Heard's second day on the stand, in which she alleged Depp sexually assaulted her with a vodka bottle and kicked her in the back, the 36-year-old actress is due to be cross-examined by Depp's lawyers.

Johnny Depp, 58.

Photos of Johnny Depp were shared by Amber Heard on Thursday as she told the court that no-one would believe the abuse she allegedly suffered.

blockbuster defamation trial this week.Heard, 36, spent two days detailing Depp’s alleged abuse, saying her former spouse, 58, slapped her across the face and conducted a “cavity search,” reportedly believing she had hidden his cocaine in her vagina.The “Aquaman” actress was often emotional as she answered questions about her turbulent marriage. Many viewers watching the televised trial became convinced of her authenticity, and #IStandWithAmberHeard started trending on Twitter Thursday afternoon.

supports HTML5 videoAmber Heard appeared to shudder as she came face-to-face with Johnny Depp after leaving the stand.The 36-year-old sobbed through her testimony on Thursday, in which she alleged that her ex-husband penetrated her with a bottle during a tense argument, and threatened to kill her.She also claimed that the 58-year-old kicked her in the back while on a private plane, surrounded by friends and staff.New video footage has emerged of the moment she walked off the stand at the end of the emotional court session yesterday, with Depp walking towards her.In the brief clip, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor got up to leave the Fairfax County Courthouse, with his exit route bringing him in her path.Heard seemed to recoil as she noticed him, while court officials put their hands up to Depp and ushered him away.He then seemingly looked in her direction before turning away and shrugging while he walked in a different direction.Shortly before the run-in, Heard broke down in tears as she recalled an argument during their trip to Australia, in 2015, in which Depp allegedly sexually assaulted her with a bottle.She told the court that the Edward Scissorhands star smashed glass bottles at the property they were staying at, and threatened to ‘carve up’ her face.Describing the alleged incident, she said that she ended up on a countertop after a struggle, with her ex on top of her.‘I was looking into his eyes, and it was black. I couldn’t get through to him – I couldn’t see him at all,’ she detailed, becoming distressed.

(CNN)Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, best known, perhaps, for their performances as a swashbuckler and a sea warrior, respectively, currently find themselves starring in a contentious defamation trial in Virginia. Depp is suing Heard, his ex-wife, for $50 million as he alleges that she defamed him with a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she wrote about her experience with domestic violence.Depp was not referred to by name in Heard's piece, but he has said it's cost him work.In testimony this week, Depp was asked by his attorney about some of the film franchises he has starred in beyond his work as Capt. Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films."Boy, um, 'Alice in Wonderland'? I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done.

Amber Heard, 36, was walking off the stand after giving her evidence for a break as Johnny Depp, 57, was walking out of the court.The Hollywood actress had just claimed to the jury her ex-husband reportedly had sexually assaulted her with a liqour bottle and threatended to kill her in March 2015.As Amber stood up and moved away from the stand, Johnny moved towards the actress to exit the room at the door located next to the stand.Amber seemed to physically shudder with a terrified look on her face, as she took several steps back, hitting into the coat hanger.Court officials then turned towards the former Pirates of the Caribbean star with their hands up, warning him to stand back.Surrounded by his attorneys, Johnny turned away and appeared to shrug and smile at his attorneys.Amber was then led to the side of the room, while Johnny exited the courtroom during the 15-minute break.The former couple have avoided eye contact throughout the whole trial, including when Amber has been giving her evidence in front of the actor.During Amber's testimony, Johnny has mainly focused on his notepad where he appears to be taking notes and doodling.Prior to the tense moment betwen the former couple, Amber had broke down as she claimed in court that Johnny had not only sexually assaulted her but also threatened to kill her.Johnny's defence team has labelled Amber's testimony as the "performance of her life".The alleged assault took place in March 2015 while the couple were in Australia when Johnny was filming for Pirates of the Caribbean 5.This is the same incident that saw the Hollywood actor's finger severed, with Johnny claiming Amber had thrown a liquor bottle at him which damaged his finger.Amber has testified that she did not

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp‘s respective PR teams are working overtime right now following the 36-year-old Aquaman star’s bombshell trial testimony this week.

Amber Heard took to the stand to testify as her civil defamation case against former partner Johnny Depp continues. The 36 year old actress married Johnny, 58, in 2015, but they split acrimoniously only one year later, with Amber claiming the Donnie Brasco star had been violent towards her, filing for divorce and a temporary restraining order.The feuding exes engaged in a war of words via the press, and when their divorce was officially finalised in 2017, Amber received a $7m settlement, which she pledged to split between a children's hospital she was a patron of and a domestic violence charity.