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Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Case The Full Story
The court trial of the Hollywood celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was perhaps the most popular in the world. Surprisingly, it wasn't even a criminal trial. It didn't have a direct impact on people's lives. Still, people all around the world were very interested in the personal lives of these celebrities. During this trial, fan bases were developed. "I support Johnny Depp." "I support Amber Heard." Some people say it is an injustice against women. There were references to #MenToo as well. How men are falsely accused in such cases. In today's video, let's find out what happened. And what it reveals about our society. I'm curious if you expand a little bit on the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp verdict. I'm here because I stand with Amber Heard. What did Miss Heard say about the defecation in Mr Depp's bed? What have you lost as a result of Miss Heard making these allegations against you? Nothing less than everything. All of you would be familiar with Johnny Depp. He's a popular Hollywood actor. He is known for the eccentric characters he has played in films. His most famous character has been Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. On the other hand, Amber Heard is also a Hollywood actor. But isn't as popular as Johnny Depp. Some of the famous films she was in were Justice League, Aquaman, Never Back Down, Drive Angry, and The Rum Diary. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard met on the sets of The Rum Diary in 2009. In her court filing, Amber had said that they had started dating in 2012. This was the same year Johnny Depp announced his separation from the singer Vanessa Paradis. Johnny and Vanessa have 2 children together. Lily-Rose and John Christopher. Around the same time, Amber split up with her previous partner. And in 2014, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard got engaged. The following year, in 2015, the two got married. The marriage didn't even last 1.5 years. In May 2016, Amber filed for a divorce. When the divorce was granted by the court, it even issued a restraining order against Johnny Depp. A restraining order meant that Johnny Depp couldn't contact Amber Heard, couldn't meet her. You might wonder why the court issued such an order. Because Amber Heard had complained that Johnny Depp used to physically abuse her. That he would be violent towards her under the influence of drugs and alcohol. She cited one such example when she claimed that Johnny threw his phone at her it hit her face injuring her. But a spokesperson of the police told People's Magazine, that when the police officers investigated this complaint, they found no evidence in support of the claim. Johnny Depp denied all such accusations. Johnny's lawyers claimed that Amber was trying to negotiate the divorce settlement by making false accusations. so that she could get more money for the "abuse". In August 2016, Johnny and Amber reached an out-of-court settlement. Accordingly, Amber got $ 7 million. The newspapers then reported that Amber had donated half of the money to a children's hospital in Los Angeles, and the other half to the ACLU, American Civil Liberties Union.
By Faraz4 years ago in Humans
17 Nigerian Celebrities React to the Death of Ada Ameh
You cannot even begin to imagine the surprise I got when I saw the news earlier today that Nollywood actress and icon Ada Ameh had died. It wasn't too long ago that I was watching and shared with you her interview with TVC where she talked about how hard it was to bury multiple relatives and her own daughter. Now, Ada herself is dead. I'm still speechless, and so are so many people all around the world.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Quit Music - Iyanya Finally Speaks Out
When Iyanya released his hit single Kukere over 10 years ago in 2011, he immediately shot up the musical ranks and became one of the most popular and most commercially successful artistes of the time. He followed Kukere up with other hits including Ur Waist, Sexy Mama, Jombolo, Mr. Oreo, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
A Super Tender Story: Even The Ordinary Is Love
Mr. St. John, a retired teacher, was hired back by his former school at the age of 62 to do some housekeeping work.
By Michaell Brawn4 years ago in Humans
Why I Think Nigerians Stopped Listening to Me - Skales
Skales is all grown up. When he signed his record deal with E.M.E and burst onto the scene in 2009, he was only 18 years old. Now, Skales is 31.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
2 Years Later, Joeboy Finally Responds to Zlatan’s Insulting Comment About Him
2 years ago, in June of 2020, Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile went on a random Instagram rant where he called out a number of musicians including Kizz Daniel, Burna Boy, and Joeboy and said some choice words about them.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Always Act The Same Role of Rich Man - Akin Lewis
Nollywood Akin Lewis is a veteran actor who has been in this entertainment industry for over 40 years. He has starred in a number of blockbbuster movies including Your Excellency, Love Is War, Up North, Devil in Agbada, Seven and a Half Dates, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sad Thing That Happens When a Parent Chooses Favourite Among Their Kids - Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan is a part of what has now become in Nigeria one of the most popular family dynasties. He is the brother to ace film maker Kunle Afolayan and related to a host of other popular names including Adeyemi Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Hire Foreigners Over Nigerians to Manage My Lagos Restaurant - Tracy Nwapa
It is something that I've been definitely noticing a lot more of and I'm happy to hear one business person's reasoning on why this is the case. If you go to a lot of high-end restaurants or businesses in town, you'll notice that while a lot of the staff are Nigerian, the management positions are usually filled with expatriates (i.e. foreigners).
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Check Out How Desmond Elliot, Deyemi, and More Paid Respect to Olu Jacobs
Nigerian star and legend Olu Jacobs recently clocked a milestone age of 80 years old. The renowned actress who has starred in some of Nollywood's biggest blockbusters including Eye of the Gods, Royal Tears, Ashanti, Bloody Ring, Oloibiri, Dry, and many more. Last year, it was revealed that Olu is currently battling with Dementia with Lewy bodies.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Now Selling Oatmeal and Jollof Rice After Winning BBNaija - Whitemoney
Winner of last year's Big Brother Naija Season 6: Shine Ya Eye edition, White Money was without a doubt a fan favorite during the season. White Money was seen as relatable because of his constant time in the kitchen, the hustle spirit in him, his backstory, and his personality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why a Lot of Older Actors Are Struggling - Ayo Adesanya
So many people want to break into Nollywood. The entertainment industry is one of the most sought after industries in Nigeria and a lot of people dream of making it big in this industry. For a lucky number of people, they made it big and they made it big at a time when the industry was still coming up making them what we now know today as veterans.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans