Emily Hampshire Apologizes for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Halloween Costumes
Emily Hampshire expresses remorse for impersonating Johnny Depp & Amber Heard on Halloween, tendering a heartfelt apology for any offense caused
Emily Hampshire has issued an apology on her Instagram account for her Halloween costume, where she and a friend dressed up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The "Schitts Creek" actress expressed remorse for portraying a couple who were embroiled in a trial focused on accusations of domestic abuse.
"I deeply regret and apologize for one of the most thoughtless, insensitive, and ignorant actions I have ever committed," stated Hampshire. "I foolishly believed it would be amusing to dress up as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard for Halloween. I am truly sorry and feel immense shame for spreading something so terrible into the world."
"I understand that domestic abuse is a serious matter that should never be taken lightly," she expressed. "These are genuine problems affecting real individuals, and I profoundly regret my behavior. Moving forward, I will strive to improve myself. I offer my sincerest apologies."
The photos were removed following criticism, but TMZ released them.
They depict Hampshire with sleeked-back hair, mimicking Depp's appearance, while her companion portrayed Heard. They had various props, including a wine bottle and imitation excrement, the latter referencing the trial testimony regarding Depp discovering feces in their bed.
Depp and Heard sued each other in 2022 after he accused her of defaming him in 2018 opinion piece Heard wrote for the Washington Post.
