Johnny Depp, 62 years old, spoke in an interview with The Sunday Times about the media trial he faced with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. During this process, Depp stated that there were "three people" in Hollywood who betrayed him at a key moment in his career. These betrayals deeply affected the actor, who went through one of the most difficult episodes of his life.
The actor emphasized that he has always been a loyal person, but he confessed that some close people let him down when he needed them most. Among them, he mentioned his agent of 30 years, Tracey Jacobs, who testified in court that some studios doubted Depp because of his tardiness. Depp denied that accusation and considered it part of the betrayal he suffered.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star stated that those betrayals hurt him because they came from people who had also been part of his private life. "There are people, and I think of three, who betrayed me. These people were at my children's parties and played with them," he said without giving names.
The wounds of betrayal in Hollywood
The actor harshly criticized these people, whom he called fake friends who lie and speak badly behind his back for financial gain. Depp referred to them as a "walking confetti machine" who only want money regardless of loyalty. This feeling of abandonment caused him great pain in the midst of the public storm he experienced.
Tracey Jacobs was a clear example of that disloyalty, since her words affected Depp's professional image during the trial. Although the actor denied the accusations, those statements proved the difficulties he faced in his work environment. This increased the sense of isolation he suffered at such a vulnerable time.
In addition, Depp described himself as a "crash test dummy for MeToo." This movement emerged shortly after his conflict began and many were afraid to support him for fear of making a mistake, which caused him great harm. This further intensified his sense of betrayal and isolation.
The legal battle and the personal impact
The actor's legal battles divided Hollywood and the public. First, with the actor's lawsuit against The Sun for accusations of violence against Heard. Later, for the legal process he won against the actress for defamation due to her claims about physical and sexual assaults.
During the process, Johnny Depp revealed that his childhood was marked by intense but complicated love, which influenced his personal relationships. He also admitted that he was a "fool" for falling in love with Heard, seeing in her someone who needed help. However, that good intention brought him more pain and negative consequences.
Meanwhile, Amber Heard testified that she received death threats and assaults from Depp's followers. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp dealt with the emotional toll of a trial that changed his life forever. The controversy affected both his career and his personal life.
A new beginning in cinema
Despite the professional difficulties the actor went through during the legal proceedings, he continues working. The interview was conducted during the promotion of his film Modigliani, three days in Montparnasse, a biopic about the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. In addition, Depp is already preparing other projects such as Day Drinker, alongside Penélope Cruz.
Although the shadow of the trial persists, Johnny Depp insists that loyalty is something sacred to him. The betrayals he suffered left deep scars, but they also gave him strength to move forward. This chapter reveals a more human and vulnerable side of the actor in one of the most complicated moments of his public life.