Inside Amber Heard's Blissful Post-Trial Getaway in Spain

Following her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard moved to Spain with her 2-year-old daughter, Oonagh, and is reportedly doing well in her new home. A source exclusively revealed that the Aquaman star, who felt like an outcast after the highly publicized court battle ended with a jury siding with Depp in June 2022, is now living her best life.

Johnny Depp, known for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean, won a $15 million settlement after suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation in 2019. The case stemmed from a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which Heard identified herself as a survivor of domestic abuse. Both Depp and Heard testified during the 2022 court proceedings, which generated significant public interest and discussion. A source close to Heard noted that the trial was a topic of watercooler conversation and that the intense energy surrounding the case caused Heard to feel like she needed to escape from the constant scrutiny.

The source revealed that the actress from Drive Angry is now living in a much better state. According to the insider, she has been experiencing a sense of contentment and happiness since she moved. Despite still dealing with the aftermath of the trial, being away from the constant distractions and disturbances has had a positive effect on her mental and emotional well-being.

During a June 2022 appearance on Today, Amber Heard addressed the backlash to her testimony and expressed her belief that the trial was largely played out on social media. She acknowledged that the jury may not have been immune to the impact of this media coverage, and described the situation as an example of social media gone haywire.

Upon taking the stand after three and a half weeks, the Texas-born actress revealed her ex-husband's fans had gathered both inside and outside the courthouse to lend him support. Recounting the moment, she expressed feeling completely humiliated and dehumanized, stating it was the worst experience she had ever endured.

Although Heard has taken a step back from the public eye following the legal battle, she has not stopped acting. Her newest film, Into the Fire, is set to premiere at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy on June 24. According to a source, Heard is optimistic about a potential Hollywood comeback in the future. "Life is good right now."

Recently, Depp has been in the news for his decision to donate the $1 million settlement he received from Heard to five different charities that he personally selected. These charities include Make-A-Film-Foundation, The Painted Turtle, Red Feather, Tetiaroa Society, and Amazonia Fund Alliance.

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Depp's attorneys expressed their satisfaction in formally closing the painful chapter for their client. According to them, Depp's priority was to bring the truth to light, which he had made clear throughout the process. Following the verdict in June 2022, the Kentucky native shared a lengthy statement of his own. Depp shares a daughter named Lily-Rose Depp, 24, and a son named Jack, 21, with his former partner Vanessa Paradis.

Johnny Depp gestures to spectators in court after closing arguments at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse Steve Helber/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

In a statement, the defendant expressed that the main objective of the case was to uncover the truth, regardless of the verdict. He believed that it was his responsibility to speak the truth to his children and the people who stood by him throughout the ordeal. He found solace in knowing that he had fulfilled that duty. On the other hand, the plaintiff, Heard, conveyed her heartbreak and the lack of words to describe her disappointment in the trial's outcome.

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