Why is Amber Heard looking at jury through testimony during Johnny Depp trial? Legal experts explain

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Amber Heard hasn’t kept her eyes off the jury as she testifies in the defamation trial brought on by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, and it’s left many wondering why.

According to legal experts, Heard is likely following the advice of her attorneys, but it’s a double-edged sword. The "Aquaman" actress finished up her testimony on Tuesday after four days of questioning.

Heard's former best friend Raquel Pennington, iO Tillett Wright, Josh Drew and Heard's sister, Whitney, have testified on behalf of Heard.

Depp could also return to the stand. Amber Heard can't keep her eyes off the jury amid the defamation trial brought against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via Reuters) Although Heard was most likely "coached" to make eye contact with the jury during the defamation trial brought on by Depp, too much can "backfire," behavior specialist Susan Constantine-Perfido told Fox News Digital. "Her attorneys most likely coached her to look at the jury when answering the question," she explained. "This can be good, and it also can backfire.Too much eye contact can make jurors feel uncomfortable and make them feel their objectivity and neutrality could be questioned." "On the other hand, connecting eyes with jurors even for a quick glance builds rapport," Constantine-Perfido further explained. "Amber darts her eyes towards jurors and lands eyes on those that most likely make eye contact with her.