As Johnny Depp makes his long-awaited return to Hollywood, attention has once again turned to Amber Heard, who has quietly stepped away from the spotlight since their high-profile legal battle that gripped the world.
From Courtroom Chaos to Calm in Spain
The former couple’s legal drama began after Amber penned an op-ed in The Washington Post in 2018, hinting at domestic abuse without naming Depp. In 2019, Depp filed a defamation lawsuit, claiming her statements were “false and defamatory.” Heard filed for a response of $100 million in countersuits.
By June 2022, a jury ruled in favor of both — Depp was awarded $10.35 million, while Heard won $2 million on one of her counterclaims.
A Life Away from Hollywood
Since the verdict, Amber Heard has chosen privacy and peace. She relocated to Spain, first living discreetly in Mallorca under a pseudonym before settling in Madrid. Fluent in Spanish, she’s often seen strolling local parks with her daughter, Oonagh Paige, born via surrogate in 2021.
“She loves living in Spain,”
Heard reportedly said in a TikTok clip, waving off media attention.
Family First — And Growing
Heard is now expecting her second child, as confirmed by her representatives in December 2024.
“Amber is delighted both for herself and Oonagh,” a source shared. “She’s focused on motherhood and family time.”
While Heard’s filmography has paused post-Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), her IMDB remains quiet — hinting at a possible sabbatical, or simply a new chapter outside the limelight.
Meanwhile, Johnny Depp Returns
In contrast, Depp is back in action with Day Drinker, a noir-inspired film set aboard a private yacht. He stars as a bartender drawn into a mysterious encounter involving a high-stakes guest and a shadowy criminal.
His return to screen marks the first major Hollywood project since the court case concluded, signaling a fresh phase for the Pirates of the Caribbean star.
As one returns to global red carpets and cinematic headlines, the other builds a new life across the ocean. Amber Heard’s quiet evolution from tabloid staple to private parent reflects a conscious pivot — from public battles to personal peace.
