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Johnny Depp addresses ‘soap opera’ Amber Heard trial as he lands in country she moved to for new life

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Published 20:02 24 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Johnny Depp addresses ‘soap opera’ Amber Heard trial as he lands in country she moved to for new life

He's in the country to premiere his new film with Al Pacino

Jess Battison

Jess Battison

Johnny Depp has addressed his ‘soap opera’ trial with Amber Heard after landing in the country she moved away to.

The actor recently arrived in San Sebastian where he’s premiering his second directorial feature, Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness, which follows a few days in the life of Italian artist, Amedeo Modigliani.

Set in the middle of World War Two, the film stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Antonia Desplat, Al Pacino and Stephen Graham.

And while speaking at a press conference at the San Sebastian Film Festival,

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Depp compared his bumpy life to that of the artist’s.

Depp is in the country for his film's premiere. (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
Depp is in the country for his film's premiere. (Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

“Each [character] has their story because I’m sure we can say that I’ve been through number of things here and there.

“Maybe yours didn’t turn into a soap opera. I mean, literally, televised,” he said.

“But we all go through what we go through. So, to see these people on the verge of earning their stripes… There’s something beautiful to me about those days living in a tiny studio apartment just off Hollywood Boulevard in a dangerous neighbourhood. They were tough. They were rough, ugly; they were weird, all kinds of stuff, but they were beautiful.”

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And it has, of course, got to be said that the notable, big ‘televised’ bit of Depp’s life in recent years has to be his trial with ex-wife, Heard.

Heard was sued by the Pirates of the Caribbean star for defamation back in 2022 before she then countersued and accused him of fronting a ‘smear campaign’ against her.

After the days in court were shown on TVs globally, Depp ended up being awarded $15 million (£12 million), later capped at $10.35 million (£8.27 million) by the court.

Heard spends a lot less time in the public eye. (Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)
Heard spends a lot less time in the public eye. (Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)

A separate verdict also saw Heard receive $2 million (£1.6 million) in damages.

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Following that ‘soap opera’ of a court case, Heard retreated from the public eye and moved over to Spain with her daughter.

And while trying to move on with her life and find a level of privacy, local media reports she was asked about Depp’s arrival in the country.

She reportedly responded: "I'm living here in Madrid, I love Spain.

"I'm very lucky to be here, and regarding my past, I don't feel like thinking or talking about it, because I'm happy and in peace."

A source told PEOPLE in November 2022 that Heard ‘is able to just be a mum’, while she’s there.

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“She spends every day with her girl. They stroll around, visit parks and enjoy family time. Amber is a great mom."

Featured Image Credit: STEVE HELBER/POOL/AFP/Getty Images/Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

Topics: Amber Heard, Celebrity, Johnny Depp, Europe, TV and Film

Jess Battison
Jess Battison

Jess is a Senior Journalist with a love of all things pop culture. Her main interests include asking everyone in the office what they're having for tea, waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert. She graduated with a first in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021.

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