The divorce of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard became one of the most talked-about celebrity scandals of the century. The defamation trials in 2020 and 2022 captivated the world, pitting Depp against a British tabloid and then his ex-wife.
Online, pro-Heard and pro-Depp factions emerged, dissecting every detail of their tumultuous five-year relationship. Accusations flew: Did Depp abuse Heard, or was she the aggressor, unfaithful and violent?
A new book by Elisabeth Benoit delves into this extraordinary conflict, drawing from trial transcripts and recordings from smartphones of the plaintiffs and their circle. The book reveals a couple in constant crisis, oscillating between drug-fueled highs and alcohol-fueled rages.
The book suggests that Heard played a significant role in poisoning the relationship, even during vacations on Depp's private Caribbean island. While Depp was not faithful and often intoxicated, he also subjected Heard to degrading insults.
Heard reportedly subjected Depp to constant reproaches and physical violence, and was unfaithful with both men and women. The book paints a picture of a deeply troubled relationship marked by mutual accusations and betrayals.