The sharp contrast in the support that Johnny Depp has received from the highlights compared to the shows of Amber Heard where Hollywood is.
A number of Hollywood dignitaries have backed Johnny Depp following Thursday’s trial verdict, adding “likes” to his Instagram statement posted to mark the end of an explosive six-week trial .
Stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, Taika Waititi, Emma Roberts and Molly Shannon took a look at Depp’s celebratory message, according to Buzzfeed News. Like Ian Somerhalder, Zoe Saldana, Jason Momoa, Kelly Osbourne, Vanessa Hudgens, Gemma Chan, Henry Golding, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler and Juliette Lewis.
Musician and activist Cat Power also supported her with a “like,” along with legendary singer-songwriter Patti Smith and Euphoria musician and actor Dominic Fike, who sparked controversy last week by commenting on stage that he had fantasized about Heard “hitting him.”
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Meanwhile, support for Amber Heard, whose judicial loss has been at the center of the fierce debate over what the verdict means for future victims of domestic violence, is almost non-existent.
Buzzfeed compiled a list of people he considered celebrities who had liked Depp’s post or Heard’s post. His tally was 79 to four in favor of Captain Jack Sparrow.
The high-profile televised court battle, which took over social media in its entirety, ended on Thursday when a seven-person jury found that Depp and Heard had defamed each other, but that they had a great deal of weight. and Depp.
It came to the end of a bitter trial with domestic abuse claims and counterclaims, with Depp finally awarded $ 10.35 million in damages, in contrast to the $ 2 million awarded to Heard.
Amy Schumer led the few celebrities who expressed sympathy for Heard, sharing a quote from journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem on Instagram suggesting she had been treated as a “dirty joke.”
“Any woman who chooses to behave like a complete human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as a kind of gross joke,” says the quote, which Schumer added to his title. “She will need her brotherhood.”
Meanwhile, Jason Momoa “liked” the Instagram statements of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Momoa and Schumer are the two highest-profile stars on Heard’s side, with hundreds of other stars who have spoken out in similar cases remaining silent.
Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, sexual assault survivor and activist Alison Turkos noted the notable absence of the conversation, which has skyrocketed on TikTok and Instagram throughout the trial, especially among young social media users.
“All the people wearing a Time’s Up pin on the red carpet of the Golden Globes, my question is, where are you and why don’t you support Amber Heard?” Turkos said.
“Why aren’t you willing to risk your power or privilege? It’s very easy for your stylist to put a pin on your dress and you walk the red carpet. Now it’s time to introduce yourself to the survivors.”
The reference is to the Time’s Up industry activist group, which mobilized in response to prominent #MeToo cases against Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby. In 2018, the campaign designed a pin that would be worn as a political accessory to the Golden Globes. She showed up in protest of sexual harassment against women in the film and television industry. Many also wore black suits to take a stand.
Although the Depp-Heard trial also involved allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault, there was no movement, and activists remained silent during the first weeks of the trial.
The Hollywood Reporter writes #MeToo founder Tarana Burke broke her silence with a statement on Instagram, calling the use of the movement in the press coverage of the trial “one of the biggest defamations of the movement we’ve ever seen.” .
In the legend, Burke explained that she had been “constantly harassed” by people who urged the organization to “choose a side” in the case.
A statement posted on the organization’s website further clarified that Depp-Heard’s defamation lawsuit “was not about sexual violence at its core.”
An organization in the entertainment industry, Women in Film, has ruled on the trial.
He tweeted yesterday: “We are deeply concerned that the Depp-Heard decision sets a precedent that aggravates the barriers that victims face in presenting themselves.
“The trial and its reception showed a regressive tendency to retaliate against those who speak of violence or abuse perpetrated by the rulers.”
Sharing the phone number of her helpline and resources for people of any gender who have been sexually harassed in the entertainment industry, she concluded, “We’re here for you.”
Depp: “I’ve got my life back”
Johnny Depp issued a statement just after his victory celebrating the overthrow of the “false allegations” against him.
“Six years ago, my life, the lives of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also the lives of people who for many, many years have supported me and believed in me changed forever.
“All in the blink of an eye. I received false, very serious and criminal allegations through the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hate content, even though no charges were filed. “I had already traveled the world twice in a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career. And six years later, the jury brought me back to life. I’m really humble,” he said.
“From the beginning, the goal of this case was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome. To tell the truth was something I owed to my children and all those who have stood firm in my support. I feel peace knowing that I have finally succeeded. “
Amber Heard: “Disappointed Beyond Words”
It was a very different statement from Heard who said she was “disappointed”.
“The disappointment I feel today is beyond words. I am heartbroken that the mountain of evidence was still not enough to withstand the disproportionate power, influence and influence of my ex-husband.
“I’m even more disappointed with what this verdict means for other women. It’s a setback. Put the clock back on a time when a woman who spoke and spoke could be embarrassed and publicly humiliated. It returns the idea that violence against women it has to be taken seriously, “he said.