Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Who Won the Trial?

Mack Ashworth

August 16, 2023 at 11:54 PM·3 min read

The battle between Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard went on for months, but who actually won the trial? Here’s the need-to-know info about both sides and what happened to them after the trial, coverage of which is now available to watch on Netflix.

Who won the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial?

Johnny Depp was awarded $15 million in damages, while Amber Heard was awarded $2 million.

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The $15 million awarded to Johnny Depp was $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. However, that $5 million was reduced under Virginia’s statutory cap to $350,000.

The $2 million awarded to Amber Heard was solely for compensatory damages.

Why were Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in court?

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were in court due to defamation lawsuits.

Johnny Depp filed a lawsuit against Heard for defamation following an op-ed she posted and then Heard countersued.

The lawsuits sought damages of up to $100 million, which is much more than either Depp or Heard were ultimately awarded.

What happened to Johnny Depp after the trial?

Following the trial, Johnny Depp went on tour with Jeff Beck before starring in a new movie, Jeanne Du Barry.

As for what’s next for Johnny Depp, his plans aren’t yet known. However, following the trial, his rise in popularity will likely lead to more high-profile roles.

What happened to Amber Heard after the trial?

Amber Heard is reportedly living in Spain, where she is enjoying more privacy.

According to People’s sources, “The trial was beyond stressful for [Heard] and she just wanted to start fresh out of the country.”

As for Amber Heard’s acting career, the same source explained that “[Heard] is excited about working and filming again.” In the Fire is her latest movie.

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