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Johnny Depp showed up late to set on ‘virtually every movie’, former agent says
WARNING: This live blog contains allegations of physical and sexual violence that some readers may find distressing.
Amber Heard’s defence case continues in the defamation trial brought against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Heard is being sued by Depp for $50m for implying he abused her in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. Although she didn’t name him, he claims her allegations impacted his ability to work.
Testimony has been given by several of Heard’s former friends as well as her sister, acting coach, and makeup artist. They all testified either seeing her injuries or alleged altercations with Depp.
On Thursday, Depp’s longtime friend spoke of a jealous streak in the actor, while his former agent said he romanticised drugs and constantly showed up late to sets impacting his career. The actor’s ex-business manager described his increasingly dire financial situation and “erratic behaviour” relating to drugs and alcohol. Actor and Depp-ex Ellen Barkin recalled him drinking all the time and once throwing a wine bottle across a room during an argument.
Testimony resumes on Monday.
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Key points Here’s what attorneys say about the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard so far Heard grilled over alleged attack where Depp sexually assaulted her Heard’s ex-friend cries as she feared ‘monster’ Depp would ‘do something worse than he intended’ Depp showed up late to set on ‘virtually every movie’, former agent says Depp attorney who called Heard’s abuse claims ‘fake’ refuses to answer 75 questions from her team Depp’s ex Ellen Barkin says ‘jealous’ actor threw wine bottle across room in fight Depp attorney says Marilyn Manson video ‘demolished’ Amber Heard’s abuse claims
Show latest update 1653016555 Heard makeup artist describes covering up actor’s injuries before James Corden show
Amber Heard’s former make-up artist has testified that she concealed injuries on Heard’s face before her appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Melanie Inglessis gave evidence in the ongoing $50m defamation trial – brought by Johnny Depp against ex-wife Heard – on Wednesday (18 May).
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Makeup artist describes covering Amber Heard injuries before James Corden appearance Heard’s former make-up artist gave testimony about covering injuries on the ‘Aquaman’ star’s face before she went on Corden’s chat show
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 04:15
1653013855 Depp attorney who called Heard’s abuse claims ‘fake’ refuses to answer 75 questions
Johnny Depp’s attorney refused to answer more than 75 questions from Amber Heard’s lawyers in the multi-million-dollar defamation trial on Thursday – despite admitting that he had spoken to the press and given information to so-called “internet journalists” about the former couple.
Adam Waldman gave video testimony back in February after being subpoenaed by Ms Heard’s legal team.
Mr Waldman, who has worked on and off on Mr Depp’s legal team since October 2016, is at the centre of the Aquaman actress’s $100m counterclaim in the trial after he called her allegations of abuse “fake” and “a hoax”.
Rachel Sharp reports:
Johnny Depp attorney refuses to answer 75 questions from Amber Heard’s lawyers Adam Waldman is at the centre of the Aquaman actress’s $100m counterclaim in the trial after he called her allegations of abuse ‘a hoax’
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 03:30
1653011155 Depp’s former friend says Marilyn Manson isn’t to blame for actor’s drug use
Johnny Depp’s former long-time friend Bruce Witkin testified on Thursday (19 May) that Marilyn Manson isn’t to blame for the Pirates actor’s drug use.
While on the stand, Depp – who was briefly married to Witkin’s sister-in-law Lori Anne Allison – claimed he once gave Manson a pill to stop him from talking so much.
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Johnny Depp’s former friend says Marilyn Manson isn’t to blame for actor’s drug use ‘But yeah, him and Manson would it hit it pretty hard as well,’ Bruce Witkin gave evidence in the multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit on Thursday (19 May)
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 02:45
1653008455 Depp ‘romanticised’ drugs and has ‘fundamental issues with anger’, former agent says
Johnny Depp “romanticised” drugs and had “fundamental issues with anger”, according to his former agent who testified in the Pirates of the Caribbean star’s multi-million-dollar defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
Tracey Jacobs gave video testimony to the court in Fairfax, Virginia, on Thursday morning where she claimed that his increasingly “difficult” reputation meant people around Hollywood grew “reluctant” to work with him and his “star dimmed”.
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Agent Tracey Jacobs says Johnny Depp ‘romanticised’ drugs and has ‘anger issues’ Tracey Jacobs, who was Mr Depp’s agent for 30 years, claimed that his increasingly ‘difficult’ reputation meant people around Hollywood grew ‘reluctant’ to work with him
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 02:00
1653005755 Lance Bass deletes viral TikTok mocking Heard
Lance Bass has deleted the TikTok video of him mocking Amber Heard’s court testimony.
After being widely condemned, the former *NSYNC member has removed the viral video in which he “reenacted” part of Heard’s testimony.
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Lance Bass deletes viral TikTok mocking Amber Heard’s testimony after backlash Bass attracted widespread criticism for his ‘disturbing’ clip
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 01:15
1653003055 Depp says he made waffles for fans cheering him on outside court
Johnny Depp said he made waffles for his fans as he arrived at the Virginia courthouse on day 19 of his defamation trial against Amber Heard.
The actor, 58, arrived at Fairfax County Circuit Court on Thursday just before the day’s proceedings were temporarily held up over a delayed juror.
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Johnny Depp says he made waffles for fans cheering as he arrives at court ‘I just made breakfast for all of them,’ the actor, 58, told press outside the Virginia courthouse
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 00:30
1653001255 Psychologist: Memes and videos mocking Amber Heard expose hatred and distrust of women
Memes and videos mocking Amber Heard expose the “deep hatred” and distrust of women as well as revealing the prevalence of misogyny, experts have warned.
Campaigners from leading UK charities and experts told The Independent viral online responses to the lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Ms Heard shed light on how many people assume women who report domestic abuse and sexual violence are lying.
Maya Oppenheim, Women’s Correspondent for The Independent, reports:
Videos and memes mocking Amber Heard expose hatred and distrust of women, experts say Psychologist tells The Independent women awaiting case hearings are considering ‘retracting or pulling out’ after witnessing online harassment of Heard
Oliver O'Connell 20 May 2022 00:00
1653000355 Depp was ‘very concerned’ about Heard working with James Franco, acting coach says
Johnny Depp was “very concerned” about Amber Heard in roles opposite James Franco, her acting coach testified.
Kirsty Sexton gave testimony in the ongoing defamation trial brought on by Depp against ex-wife Heard.
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Johnny Depp was allegedly ‘concerned’ over Amber Heard roles with James Franco Heard’s acting coach Kirsty Sexton previously testified as a witness during Depp’s 2020 UK libel case
Oliver O'Connell 19 May 2022 23:45
1652999155 Editor’s Letter: Analysing data from the Depp v Heard trial is more complicated than you’d think
I analyse audience interactions all day, every day – and I know that sometimes a story isn’t quite what it seems, writes Lucy Anna Gray.
Analysing data from the Depp v Heard trial is more complicated than you’d think I analyse audience interactions all day, every day – and I know that sometimes a story isn’t quite what it seems, writes Lucy Anna Gray
Oliver O'Connell 19 May 2022 23:25
1652997655 Heard makeup artist describes covering up actor’s injuries before James Corden show
Amber Heard’s former make-up artist has testified that she concealed injuries on Heard’s face before her appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Melanie Inglessis gave evidence in the ongoing $50m defamation trial – brought by Johnny Depp against ex-wife Heard – on Wednesday (18 May).
Read more:
Makeup artist describes covering Amber Heard injuries before James Corden appearance Heard’s former make-up artist gave testimony about covering injuries on the ‘Aquaman’ star’s face before she went on Corden’s chat show
Oliver O'Connell 19 May 2022 23:00
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