Interesting Facts about Amber Heard, the Controversial Actress Returning to Star in Aquaman 2

Kapanlagi.com - Despite being involved in a legal controversy with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, actress Amber Heard will still portray a role in Aquaman 2. Previously, there were rumors that Heard might be fired due to the domestic issues with Depp being revealed, where she admitted to committing violence previously accused by Depp.

The reaction to this confession led to hundreds of thousands of people signing a petition to remove Heard from the project. There were reports that actress Emily Blunt would replace Heard, but Warner Bros acknowledged that they are still considering that option.

Nevertheless, Aquaman 2 will still be directed by James Wan, who stated that the film will have a more serious tone than before in a virtual conference last Saturday.

1. Choosing to Embrace Atheism

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Amber Heard, whose full name is Amber Laura Heard, was born in Texas, United States on April 22, 1986. She is the daughter of David Heard and Page Parsons, and has a younger sister named Whitney Heard.

Amber was raised in a Catholic family environment, but at the age of 16, she began to become an atheist. Amber felt that she no longer fit in with the conservative and religious atmosphere of Texas.

Therefore, she decided to leave her Catholic school and migrate to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

2. Starting a Career as an Extra

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Amber Heard made her acting debut with a small role in the drama Friday Night Lights in 2004. At the same time, she also appeared in two music videos, namely There Goes My Life by Kenn Chesney and I Wasn't Prepared by the band Eisley.

Later, she landed her first leading role in the thriller film titled All the Boys Love Mandy Lane in 2006.

Since then, she has continued to receive offers to appear in various films such as The Ward (2010), Drive Angry (2011), Magic Mike XXL (2015), The Danish Girl (2015), and many more. Her popularity and career have continued to rise after becoming part of the DC Extended Universe.

3. Returning to Star in Aquaman 2

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Amber Heard is supposed to return in the Aquaman sequel titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is planned to be released in 2023. However, due to the controversy surrounding her, her appearance in the sequel is in jeopardy.

Nevertheless, Amber Heard stated that she is still trying to maintain her role in the film.

4. Having a Child through Surrogacy

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Amber Heard has been known to have a child through the surrogacy process. The announcement was made through a post on her Instagram account in July 2021.

The baby girl was born on April 8, 2021, and named Oonagh Paige Heard. Amber stated that the name was inspired by her late mother who passed away in May 2020.

However, she is grateful for the birth of the child as she had been waiting for it for 4 years. The identity of the father is not disclosed to the public, as the child is a result of surrogacy.

5. Admitting That She is Bisexual

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Amber Heard admits that she is bisexual, as reported by US Magazine in 2010. At that time, she also introduced her girlfriend, Tasya van Ree, a female photographer, to the public.

Although her career was temporarily affected after that controversial admission, Amber Heard tried not to care about it.

According to Elle, even in 2013, Amber Heard stated that she is proud of her identity as a bisexual and does not want to hide her sexual identity.

She started dating Tasya van Ree in 2008, and their relationship lasted for 4 years.

In 2009, there were reports that Amber Heard committed violence against Tasya van Ree. Their relationship ended in 2012. In the same year, Amber Heard started dating Johnny Depp.

6. Being a Human Rights Activist

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In addition to being an actress and model, Amber Heard is also an activist involved in the field of Human Rights. Specifically, she actively advocates for the rights of women and children.

She dedicates her time to contribute to humanitarian organizations, including Amnesty International and Art of Elysium, which aim to advance human rights globally.

Amber Heard is also a member of the Syrian American Medical Society, which focuses on helping refugees in Syria. In 2018, she was recognized as a Human Rights Hero by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

7. Involved in Domestic Violence Case

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Amber Heard has a love story filled with twists and controversies. After her relationship with Tasya van Ree ended, she then entered a relationship with Johnny Depp and they got engaged in 2014, then married in 2015.

However, Amber Heard filed for divorce in 2016. During her marriage to Johnny Depp, there were rumors that Amber Heard cheated on him with Cara Delevingne.

Josh Drew, a friend of Johnny Depp, stated that he witnessed Amber Heard cheating on him with Cara Delevingne. Not only that, she was also accused of cheating with Elon Musk in 2016, an accusation made by Johnny Depp in his legal battle against Amber Heard.

After divorcing Johnny Depp in 2016, Amber Heard then entered a relationship with Vito Schnabel in 2018, but their relationship did not last more than a year.

In 2020, she entered a relationship with a cinematographer named Bianca Butti, which ended in 2021.

8. Found Guilty in the Trial Against Johnny Depp

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp recently faced a 6-week trial for allegedly defaming Johnny Depp's reputation. The lengthy and widely discussed trial concluded that Amber Heard was proven guilty of the defamation charges.

As a result, Amber Heard is required to pay a compensation of $15 million or approximately Rp 218 billion.

9. Where is Amber Heard Now?

Currently, Heard resides in Spain with her daughter.

10. How Many Children Does Amber Heard Have?

Amber Heard, an actress, is known to have a child named Oonagh Paige who is currently around 2 years old.

11. What Happened to Amber Heard?

In the defamation court ruling, Amber Heard was found guilty of defamation against Johnny Depp and was ordered to pay damages of US$10.35 million.

12. Who Won between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?

On Wednesday (1/6) in Fairfax, United States, Johnny Depp was declared the winner in the defamation case against Amber Heard.

13. When is the Johnny Depp Case Hearing Scheduled?

The trial between Depp and Heard began on April 11, 2022, and finally reached a decision on Wednesday (1/6) US time.

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