Kate Moss is to give evidence in Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his former partner Amber Heard.

       The British supermodel, who dated Mr Depp in the 1990s, is expected to appear in court by videolink later this week.

       Mr Depp is suing Ms Heard over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post, which his lawyers say falsely implies he physically and sexually abused her while they were together.

       He has denied all accusations.

       Kate Moss with Johnny Depp in February 1994 (Barry King/Alamy/PA

       A source close to Mr Depp confirmed to the PA new agency that Ms Moss will give evidence on Wednesday by videolink.

       The news comes in the final week of the US trial, taking place in Fairfax County, Virginia, with closing arguments expected on Friday.

       Both Mr Depp and Ms Heard have already given evidence themselves, with Ms Heard concluding her testimony on Wednesday.

       Mr Depp’s legal team were seen appearing to celebrate when Ms Heard mentioned Ms Moss, as she described hearing a rumour that Mr Depp had pushed the model down a flight of stairs.

       Mr Depp’s legal team were seen appearing to celebrate when Ms Heard mentioned Ms Moss (Steve Helber/AP)

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       Jurors have previously heard multiple allegations of both physical and sexual abuse against the actor, with testimony provided by people including Ms Heard’s sister Whitney, friend Raquel Pennington, and another of Mr Depp’s former partners, Ellen Barkin.

       In video deposition played to the court last week, Ms Barkin claimed that Mr Depp was controlling during their short relationship.

       Several famous faces appeared on the initial witness lists for the trial, including Tesla founder Elon Musk and actors Paul Bettany and James Franco, though none have been called on.