A witness claims Johnny Depp lost more than 22M$ because of his ex

Johnny Depp’ s defamation suit against Amber Heard reveals potential losses by the actor since his ex-wife published a devastating article about him.

For the past few weeks, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have beenbattling it out in court , exposing entire sections of their private lives.

Witnesses have portrayed Johnny Depp as a victim in his relationship with the actress. Amber Heard was accused of punching the actor in the face, « eliminating » him from Hollywood stars and causing him to lose $22.5 million in fees for a film.

The impresario of the actor, Jack Whigham, also testified. He claimed that the article written by Amber Heard and published in the Washington Post in 2018 canceled a $22.5 million deal between the actor and Disney for Johnny Depp to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise.

« After the editorial, it was impossible to get him a studio movie, » said Whigham, who has represented Depp since 2016.

The 58-year-oldactor says the article ruined his career, damaged his reputation and cost him tens of millions of dollars. The $50 million defamation lawsuit continues in Fairfax, Va.