Amber Heard
Timeline of Amber Heard, an American actress known for her roles in films like Aquaman and The Rum Diary. Beyond her acting career, Heard has been involved in high-profile legal disputes, including a contentious divorce from actor Johnny Depp.
1986
Birth of Amber Heard
Amber Laura Heard was born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. She was raised outside Texas in a small town near Austin.
2004
Film Debut in 'Friday Night Lights'
Amber Heard made her film debut in 'Friday Night Lights,' a sports drama based on the true story of a small-town Texas football team, playing the minor role of Maria.
2006
Breakthrough with 'Alpha Dog'
Heard's first leading role in a film came with 'Alpha Dog,' where she played Alma. This role began to establish her in Hollywood and garnered her more attention within the industry.
2013
Lead Role in 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'
Heard's first starring role was in 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2008. Although initially slated for a 2006 release, distribution issues delayed its release for two years.
2015
Supporting Role in 'The Danish Girl'
Amber Heard reprised her role as Mera in 'Aquaman,' co-starring alongside Jason Momoa. The film was a box office success and marked Heard's most prominent role in her career to that point.
2017
Divorce from Johnny Depp
Depp and Heard's divorce was finalized. Heard was granted $7 million, which she pledged to donate to the ACLU and the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
2019
Defamation Lawsuit
Depp filed a defamation lawsuit against Heard regarding her op-ed in The Washington Post, seeking $50 million in damages.
2021
Birth of Daughter
Amber Heard announced the birth of her daughter, Oonagh Paige Heard, on April 8, 2021, who was born via surrogate.
2022
End of Defamation Trial
The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard concluded with a jury finding that Heard's statements in her Washington Post op-ed were false, defamatory, and made with actual malice. Depp was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Heard's counterclaim against Depp was partially successful, resulting in her being awarded $2 million in compensatory damages.
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