Amber Heard, complicated: why it could fail

The libel trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has ended and, after the jury’s verdict, it can be said that the actress was the most affected. You will have to pay for it $ 10.35 million to his ex, while he will pay two.

Elaine Bredehoft, Heard’s attorney, spoke to NBC’s Today and said his client can’t pay that much money. To try to get her out of trouble, the representative will appeal the verdict.

This major setback for the actress has left many wondering if Heard could end up bankrupt or lose her Hollywood career altogether. both are likely and they go hand in hand, although it is still far from both.

According to the Daily Mail, people familiar with Heard’s plight have assured that “there is no going back for the actress in Hollywood,” an aspect that would complicate the star in front of big money in the future.

Although her legal conflict with Depp made her participation in Aquaman 2it is confirmed that he will appear in the film in March 2023. Obviously, he will do so for less minutes than initially thought.

Losses and more losses

The process complicated the actress’s career, consequently her economy. People were against it (they even collected 4.5 million signatures to remove it from the DC movie) and today, with the good image Depp got, it’s very difficult for a large studio to call her.

And his problems will not only be in the future, he also has it in the present: the question prevented him from fulfilling his promise to donate $ 7 million to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and entertainment industry expert, kathryn arnoldHe reported it lost potential winnings of up to $ 50 million.

The hefty amount he has to pay Johnny could, among other things, prevent her from settling financial commitments and force her to sell assets, such as a $ 570,000 country lodge and a Range Rover she kept after her divorce.

Appeal?

Heard is thirty years old to pay the 10.35 million and he can do it in a number of ways.

On the one hand, you can expect Depp to give up the account or trade a lower amount, something that doesn’t seem very feasible considering everything that has happened. For the other, Heard may seek compensation.

In that case, although an appeal may work in your favor, you should file the full amount while the case is under consideration, which could force you to file for bankruptcy.

Johnny’s plans

Buoyed by feverish support on social media and in the classroom, Depp believes he now has a “golden opportunity” to restart his career.

He plans to release an album with the guitar legend later this year. Jeff Beck, 77, written by both of them at Beck’s home in Sussex, where Depp spent months at a time. He will also start making arthouse films.

His legal team applauded the verdict, with UK law firm Schillings saying they “couldn’t be happier for him.” The company said it was pleased to have had the opportunity to “expose” the falsehoods Ms. Heard told.

Depp’s new career will see him starting from near zero financially. In the UK court in 2020, it was revealed that he had earned up to $ 500 million during his career.

Apparently, he spent it on property, drugs, drinks and tantrums such as dumping the ashes of his hero, the writer. Hunter S. Thompsonto space, what it cost him $ 4.5 million.

After the misfortune, his bohemian personality (he introduces himself as a carefree spendthrift living in high society) has not changed.

The actor hopes to pick up the pieces after losing his London libel suit and agreeing to leave the Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts spinoff.

In an extensive interview with film critic Solomons, published on his “Have You Seen Any Good Movies Lately?” Podcast, Depp revealed that he hopes to return to acting.