It was a sunny afternoon, and Depp was sitting alone on a recliner on the set in a daze. He had just finished a months-long shoot, and he could finally unload his tense nerves and relax.
At this moment, the makeup artist suddenly led a blonde over and said to Depp with a smile: "This is our new addition, the actress Amber Heard who will work with you in the next film."
Depp raised his head and saw Heard standing not far away with the script, smiling shyly at him. This smile doomed him to be unquiet for the rest of his life.
In the ensuing collaboration, the two instantly had a strong chemistry. Heard is smart and generous, and Depp also has a good impression of her. Finally, on a rainy afternoon, Depp plucked up the courage to confess his heart to Heard, and the two hearts became one.
As soon as the date arrived, Depp couldn't wait to propose to Heard. His joy was overflowing, and he just wanted the world to know that this woman belonged to him alone.
However, the good times did not last long, and within a few years, the golden boy and girl announced their breakup under the gaze, and the ending was suffocating.
Rumors of divorce quietly spread during the autumn season. What started as a small, covert discussion soon spread among the public. Fans of the two were struck by lightning and shouted disappointment on social networks, eager to find the reason for this breakup.
One of the most astonishing claims is that Hield revealed privately in a small area that it was Depp who violently beat her after drinking many times, and she couldn't bear it anymore before she chose to divorce.
The explosive accusation caused an immediate uproar. Public opinion has sided with Hield and condemned Depp as the perpetrator of domestic violence. Depp's reputation has plummeted, and many partners have shunned him.
These criticisms and accusations from the outside world made De Universal's body cold, and he felt helpless and hopeless like never before.
Hilde's accusations were baseless and were aimed solely at ruining his reputation. But in the fierce PR battle, whether true or not, there are always people who choose to believe her.
This divorce caused a lot of uproar and shocked countless people. Depp and Heard can no longer regain their former sweet days, and can only fight to the death in court.
Watching the interview in the newspaper where Heard accused him, Depp couldn't sleep all night. Early the next morning, he immediately called an emergency meeting of the team of lawyers and decided to take legal action to clear his name.
"I will never tolerate such unwarranted slander!" Depp slapped the table, "She wants to tarnish my reputation, and I will definitely make her pay!"
Thus, the two sides officially started a protracted judicial war. Depp first filed a defamation lawsuit, demanding $50 million from Heard. Hield also showed no weakness and filed a counterclaim, demanding $100 million in compensation from Depp.
In the courtroom, the two went toe-to-toe, each punching hard. Depp's team exposed many cases of Heard's lying about his injuries, and Heard's lawyer also shook out Depp's unbearable past.
They exposed each other's shortcomings and attacked each other, and the atmosphere was very intense. Surrounded by spotlights and media flashlights, the two staged a brutal courtroom drama like stars.
The lawsuit immediately became the focus of global attention, and public opinion spontaneously gathered into a torn two. Sandwiched between supporters and detractors, both Depp and Hield have paid a huge price in this tug-of-war.
They have never been able to regain their former beauty, and can only sink deeper and deeper into the whirlpool of the law.
After years of court battles, in June this year, Depp finally ushered in the moment of turning things around. The court issued a final judgment finding that Heard's allegations of domestic violence were unsubstantiated and outright defamatory.
"Justice has finally been served!" The moment he learned the result, Depp shouted excitedly, and the team members also stepped forward to high-five him in celebration.
According to the verdict, Hield needs to pay more than $10 million in punitive damages to Depp. But considering Hielde's limited financial ability now, Depp's legal team finally agreed that as long as she paid a $1 million settlement, this chic lawsuit could be settled.
Outside the courtroom, Depp had a relieved look on his face. He felt that all his previous efforts had paid off, and that justice and truth had finally triumphed over lies. Starting this lawsuit with Heard not only cleared his name, but also gave this woman a warning - don't easily play with other people's reputation.
After half a year, Heard finally paid a $1 million settlement to Depp through the insurance company. This marks the temporary end of this six-year-long domestic violence lawsuit with the efforts of many parties.
Depp, who received the money, did not have the slightest excitement, and still had a faint expression on his face. He knew in his heart that money could not make up for the pain of years of reputational damage, and that the cost of this lawsuit was much more than $1 million.
In the end, at the suggestion of the team, Depp decided to use all the money for charity. Through the donation of 5 non-profit organizations in batches, we hope to bring some warmth and care to more people in need.
"This lawsuit shouldn't have happened, and I have no intention of grudging against her. Depp said lightly at the donation ceremony, "Now that it has happened, I can only do my best to help more people through this money, and then continue to look forward and start again."
Many guests were touched by Depp's mind and applauded continuously. At this moment, Hilde is in a distant land, regretting his choice.
This farcical lawsuit battle has finally come to an end legally. But for both Depp and Hield, the trauma of life is far from over, and I am afraid that it will not be completely healed in this life.
Heard lost credibility after the defeat, and the doors of Hollywood were closed to her. When she lost her career, her reputation and prestige were ruined.
Seeing that all this was lost, Hilde chose to flee abroad and live a low-key reclusive life, no longer as glamorous as before.
In contrast, Depp is in a slightly better position. Although this lawsuit also hit his career and reputation hard, with his excellent acting skills and connections, Depp slowly returned to the center of the stage.
However, more wrinkles had been added to the handsome face, and the thick hair had a few more gray touches. This lawsuit battle with no winner also left him exhausted and exhausted.