US EditionAmber Heard Shares Impact of Johnny Depp Trial in New Documentary
- On Jan 26, 2026, Amber Heard told viewers at the Sundance premiere, `I didn't understand it could get so much worse for me as a woman, using my voice. I have lost my ability to speak. I am not here to tell my story. I don't want to tell my story, In fact, I don't want to use my voice anymore. That's the problem`, in her documentary Silenced.
- The documentary frames the story by examining how defamation law operates, focusing on Heard's 2018 Washington Post op-ed and the 2022 Virginia trial with a mixed verdict and damages awarded to Johnny Depp, actor.
- After the trials, Heard moved to Spain and has maintained a low profile, now 39 and a mother of three reflecting on the personal aftermath of the proceedings.
- Her remarks underline potential chilling effects on survivors and reporting, as the documentary highlights emotional costs while Depp’s career gains momentum with new projects and a directing role including Al Pacino.
- Directed by Selina Miles, the film also features Jennifer Robinson, international human rights lawyer, and other women addressing power imbalances and defamation suits by alleged abusers.
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Amber Heard says she lost ability to speak after legal battle with Johnny Depp - National
'The outcome of that trial depended on my participation, and I depended on the outcome of that trial,' Heard said of the 2018 trial where Depp sued the owner of a British tabloid.
Amber Heard Speaks Out About Johnny Depp Trial for the First Time in Years
Amber Heard is making rare comments about the Johnny Depp defamation trial, which she lost in 2022. The 39-year-old Aquaman actress spoke out during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where she appeared in Silenced, her first film appearance in years. Here’s a summary of the documentary: ...
Amber Heard Speaks Out About Johnny Depp Trial for the First Time in Years | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Amber Heard is making rare comments about the Johnny Depp defamation trial, which she lost in 2022. The 39-year-old Aquaman actress spoke out during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where she appeared in Silenced, her first film appearance in years. Here’s a summary of the documentary: “After #MeToo broke the cultural silence on gender violence, international human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson fights against the weaponization of defamation la…
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