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<h2>Johnny Depp Reflects on His Legal Battle</h2>
<p>In a lengthy interview with <em><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/johnny-depp-metoo-amber-heard-interview-73lzdtzt2" target="_blank">The Times U.K.</a></em>, <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/tag/johnny-depp/" id="auto-tag_johnny-depp" data-tag="johnny-depp">Johnny Depp</a> described himself as a “crash test dummy for <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/tag/metoo/" id="auto-tag_metoo" data-tag="metoo">#MeToo</a>,” as he recounted his drawn-out legal conflict with his ex-wife, <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/tag/amber-heard/" id="auto-tag_amber-heard" data-tag="amber-heard">Amber Heard</a>.</p>
<h2>Depp's Perspective on His Career</h2>
<p>“My comeback? Honestly? I didn’t go anywhere,” he stated, adding that he would not return if given the opportunity. The <em>Pirates of the Caribbean</em> actor referred to his dismissal from Hollywood as a “boycott” and acknowledged the San Sebastián International Film Festival for its unwavering support amid the controversy surrounding him. The festival honored him with the prestigious Donostia Award in 2021, and his second directorial project, <em>Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness</em>, received a lengthy ovation from the audience the following year.</p>
<h2>No Regrets about the Past</h2>
<p>“I have no regrets about anything — because, truly, what can we do about last week’s dinner? Not a f—ing thing,” he remarked regarding his highly publicized trial with Heard.</p>
<h2>Trial and Verdict</h2>
<p>In 2022, Depp and Heard were embroiled in a fierce court battle that resulted in a unanimous jury ruling in Depp's favor, finding he was defamed. After Heard appealed the decision, both parties subsequently announced a settlement, with Heard’s payment directed to charity. This case originated from a 2018 <em>Washington Post</em> op-ed where Heard claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse without naming Depp. Throughout the media frenzy of the live-streamed trial, Heard faced significant backlash online and from Depp’s supporters, including threats against her life.</p>
<h2>Previous Legal Challenges and Motivations</h2>
<p>The Virginia proceedings followed a separate libel case in the U.K. concerning <em>The Sun</em> labeling Depp a “wife beater,” in which the judge favored the publication, leading to Depp’s dismissal from the upcoming <em>Fantastic Beasts</em> film series.</p>
<h2>Reasons for the Public Trial</h2>
<p>When asked why he opted for a public trial in the U.S., Depp responded, “It had gone far enough. I knew I’d have to semi-eviscerate myself... But I can’t trust that. What will go away? The fiction pawned around the f—ing globe?” He expressed a determination to represent the truth for the sake of his children.</p>
<h2>Continued Career Ventures</h2>
<p>Since 2022, Depp has made notable appearances, including a surprising entrance at the MTV Video Music Awards and a 2023 European tour with his band, Hollywood Vampires. He is also set to collaborate again with <em>Pirates of the Caribbean</em> co-star Penelope Cruz in <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/2024/10/johnny-depp-penelope-cruz-to-star-day-drinker-lionsgate-1236160403/">Lionsgate’s upcoming film <em>Day Drinker</em></a>, alongside <a target="_blank" href="https://deadline.com/2025/02/madelyn-cline-johnny-depp-day-drinker-1236280526/">Madelyn Cline</a>. Additionally, filming for Terry Gilliam’s <em>Carnival: At the End of Days</em> is scheduled to begin soon, featuring a star-studded cast.</p>
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