Depp Accuses Ex-Friends of Betrayal After Settling Case with Amber Heard

Johnny Depp finds himself with fewer companions than three years ago amid his well-publicized legal battle with Amber Heard. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star’s standing within Hollywood and his public persona have suffered collateral damage due to their lengthy 2022 defamation trial.Heard had autonomously addressed “sexual violence” in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed, following her 2016 divorce filing and pursuit of a restraining order against Depp. Although she did not name him directly, she claimed to have faced ostracism for her stance against domestic abuse.Depp's $50 million lawsuit, initiated in 2019, alleged that Heard's remarks resulted in professional setbacks, including the loss of roles like in the sixth “Pirates” film. In a recent Sunday Times interview, Depp, 62, voiced feelings of betrayal from close associates, remarking on loyalty's rarity in Hollywood. He lamented that superficial praise often masks hidden betrayal while reflecting on a few individuals who failed to uphold their trust during his trials.