Amber Heard has opted to remain silent about the lawsuit she lost against Johnny Depp, instead shifting focus to her latest cinematic venture.
Amber Heard, who recently faced defeat in a defamation lawsuit filed by her former spouse Johnny Depp, has made her inaugural public appearance post-trial. She was spotted in Sicily at the Taormina Film Festival, promoting her upcoming thriller, In the Fire. The actress expressed her determination to concentrate on her acting career and move past the trial, despite enduring online harassment.
3 Key Takeaways
- Amber Heard portrays a psychiatrist practicing in Colombia in the 1890s in the film.
- Director Conor Allyn believes the film will pave the way for her resurgence.
- Amber Heard addressed the controversy surrounding the trial.
Amber Heard Asserts Promoting Film Doesn't Warrant Lawsuit
In an interview at the Taormina Film Festival, Amber Heard articulated her intent to focus on her acting career and the film she was there to promote. She underscored her ability to control her own words but not the potential controversies that may ensue. The star acknowledged the trial and affirmed that she is an actress endorsing a movie and cannot be sued for doing so.
(Amber Heard was present at the Taormina Film Festival to promote her film | Image: Amber Heard/Instagram)
"I have control, for the most part, over what I say. What I don't have control over is how my enthusiasm for this project and all the effort we've put into this film can be overshadowed by snippets of unrelated matters. So, let's address the elephant in the room. I am an actress. I'm here to endorse a movie. And that's not something I can be sued for," she further elaborated.
(Amber Heard plays the role of a psychiatrist in 1890s Colombia in the film | Image: Amber Heard/Instagram)
On Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's Respective Comebacks
Johnny Depp swiftly resumed his career post-trial, with appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and his music tour. Depp's re-entry into the industry was met with some resistance, but he was largely applauded and even received a standing ovation at the premiere of his most recent film at Cannes 2023. However, he has openly expressed feeling ostracized by Hollywood due to the accusations against him.
In contrast, Heard has chosen to refrain from discussing the trial and instead attempted to divert the spotlight to her new film. There were rumors that Heard might be excluded from the Aquaman sequel due to the controversy. However, her appearance in the first trailer indicated her continued association with the franchise.