Amber Heard's new role rekindles memories of her contentious legal battle with Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard, with her face marred by blood and bruises, inevitably brings to mind her past declaration about utilizing a ‘color correction kit’ to hide the marks she claimed were the result of an assault by Johnny Depp. This recent photo of Heard brings forth memories of her highly publicized legal battle with her former spouse, Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard is currently set to return to the big screen in the upcoming thriller, ‘In The Fire,’ following a brief respite due to her loss in a notorious defamation trial against Johnny Depp. As anticipation builds for this new release, a behind-the-scenes photo has surfaced, shared by the film’s makeup artist, showcasing Heard ostensibly preparing to assume the role of a wounded character, her face adorned with gruesome, bloody makeup.
Dressed in an elegant off-white shirt and soft pink pencil skirt, and sporting curled waves, Amber is depicted immersed in her role. The disturbing makeup and perceived injuries promise a compelling and intense cinematic experience.
This isn’t the first instance where Amber’s appearance, seemingly battered and bruised, has drawn attention. Earlier, the ‘Aquaman’ actress faced accusations of falsifying injuries when she declared in court that she had been a victim of assault by Johnny Depp, resulting in visible bodily harm. Subsequently, a host of social media users presented supposed evidence of the actress appearing unscathed after the alleged incidents, challenging her claims.
This picture is so heavily edited that even Amber Heard's shirt has a bruise... #AmberHeardIsAMonster #AmberHeardIsALiar pic.twitter.com/Ao96aOme9L
— Princess Consuela Bhammock 🪐 (@PrinConsuella_) August 1, 2022
Following immense public scrutiny and criticism, Amber Heard admitted in court to using makeup to conceal her bruises, acknowledging that being constantly photographed meant she had to maintain her appearance. “No woman wants to walk around with a bruise on her face,” she remarked, clarifying that she utilized what she referred to as her 'bruise kit', actually a theater makeup, or color correction kit, to cover up.
Returning to her upcoming movie, ‘In The Fire’, directed by Conor Allyn, is a suspenseful thriller set in the 1890s. Amber enacts the role of Grace Burnham, a psychiatrist residing on a secluded plantation in Colombia, assigned to a young boy plagued with unexplained powers. As she commences his treatment, a conflict erupts between science and faith, prompting local religious figures to declare the boy demon-possessed and the source of the villagers' woes. The film is slated for release on 13 October 2023.
This piece is a glimpse into the professional resurgence of Amber Heard and the shadows of her past legal battles, reminding audiences of the tumultuous journey she has endured. It also sets the stage for her new role, promising an intriguing and thrilling cinematic experience, as audiences await to see her in a new light and perhaps, form new perceptions of the actress.