Amber Heard Files for Divorce from Johnny Depp

[castorpollux]

She wants $50,000/month is spousal support.

 

[YohjiAddict]

When Blind Gossip warned its readers that this split was sure to be a hot mess...I didn't quite expect THIS
Now they've released this blind about how Kate Moss doesn't like to talk about her relationship with Johnny because she was also violently assaulted by him...

http://blindgossip.com/?p=78705#more-78705

 

[Benn98]

Ok, bugger that! Take him to the cleaners!!! Simply cannot abide a man who knocks his lady about. I never, ever would've expected this from Johnny. Really shocked!! I'll still maintain that Amber probably had questionable motivations for going into the union to begin with, but that doesn't justify domestic violence. When you think of it in 'six degrees of seperation' terms, he's now not that far off from Mel Gibson. Sounds to me like their entire relationship was this turbulent.

I'm very interested to see how the media will handle this. He's immensely popular and there's a lot of money invested in him (film wise). Will we have to endure a nauseating public rehabilitation tour? And what strategy will Amber take? All of a sudden she emerges out of this as some poster girl, just like Katie Holmes/Jennifer Garner. Will she head to Oprah's couch, or to VF for an exclusive (very likely, even though Graydon is eerily bonkers about Depp).

 

[fashionista-ta]

Is it my imagination, or did Depp used to be infamous for trashing hotel rooms? I myself have never managed to break the slightest thing in a hotel room, so I wasn't quite sure how it's done ... but I guess I've just gotten a description.

No respect for men who are violent to women.

I had a former neighbor who was divorced ... I heard screaming outside and went to the window to see what was up, in time to see him throw his phone at her (he missed). I called 911 without a moment's hesitation. The cop called me, didn't want to talk to the guy--the altercation was over and she was gone by the time he got there. I told the cop, that's domestic violence, I don't ever want to see it again, and yes, you need to talk to him!

What Katie Holmes went through is a bit different than this, no matter how you slice it. I don't think Amber is quite in that category ... this may be more comparable to Madonna/Sean Penn. Except Sean Penn has a bit more cred IMO, both artistically and in terms of what he's done on his own time (e.g., Katrina).

 

[Belowen]

It's disgusting seeing his PR team jump into action to try and defend these claims. The backlash she's received already after coming forward is horrific. It's unsurprising, seeing how the media is reacting, to see why a lot of women are afraid to report domestic violence.

 

[Benn98]

I very small part of me cannot help but wonder whether her asking for money was somewhat of an antagonistic move. I mean, sure he wanted to pay her hush money, but probably not this much to begin with, AND on his terms. For someone who gives the impression of being in acting for art, Johnny sure loves money. Here he's not unlike RDJ...'doing it for his kids'. She must've known he'd contest this, which might also be the reason why we systematically found out about the abuse. I actually hope this theory is incorrect, because the idea if domestic violence being used for covert blackmailing purposes, well, it trivialises the entire ballgame for Jane Doe!!

 

[dsamg]

I don't understand why she'd ask for money, that's so weird for someone her age. She's hasn't yet reached the peak of her career and can still make loads. Always believed you demand spousal support when you don't have the means to generate money on your own. Makes me wonder what exactly her motivations were to get with him in the first place.

She is never gonna reach a peak in her career where she is worth 200 million.

 

[kokobombon]

I've read that the box office for Alice dropped 65% compared to the first one. I don't know how much these claims has to do with it or if it's that the movie is bad and no one cares about it but I wonder how his career will unfold if he can't even get the studios big bucks for this type of movies...

Were there ever any blinds or rumors about this type of behavior when he was with Vanessa?

 

[billiejbob]

Looks like Cara D's involved in the break up now. Only rumour still.

http://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...s/news-story/97564f962869e0ac59d37fd35ddde478

 

[frk-frost]

This whole thing is just so.. I remember back when he was with Kate and he was a mess, but I always thought he was only a drunk mess not a violent mess.
I hope he gets properly punished. Not only for being violent but also for his attacks on her now. Aslo having Mickey Rourke defending you??! Ha!

 

[HeatherAnne]

Vanessa Paradis also coming out in support of Johnny:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/johnny-depps-ex-vanessa-paradis-8075797

Heard has always seemed like a huge opportunist to me. Doesn't mean she wasn't abused, and there's never an excuse for domestic abuse, but this seemed doomed from the start.

 

[pixiedust1603]

Vanessa and his ex wife are disgusting for being complicit in Johnny's attempts to drag the actual victim through the mud to protect his own reputation.

Johnny was the one who was silly enough to leave his long term partner for a woman nearly half his age. He is also the only one who should be having his reputation tarnished.

 

[kokobombon]

Did he really leave Vanessa for Amber? I always thought that Vanessa ditched him (and based on looks alone, good for her).

Honestly, this is so messy... I want to side with Amber but there's something so weird and calculating going on with her timing that I don't know what to believe. According to law, can she get money if he abused her? I mean, if he contends her alimony claims does the law say he has to pay her no matter what if he abused her?

 

[Not Plain Jane]

Vanessa Paradis also coming out in support of Johnny:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/johnny-depps-ex-vanessa-paradis-8075797

Heard has always seemed like a huge opportunist to me. Doesn't mean she wasn't abused, and there's never an excuse for domestic abuse, but this seemed doomed from the start.

agree - they are both totally screwed up from my perspective. sounds utterly codependent and dysfunctional.

that one article suggests she even baited him by calling him "fat and old" - how ridiculous all this is getting.

it is strange how johnny seemed totally settled and normal with vanessa. it seems like the problems - and his career falling into the trashbin - all started with the pirate movies and their move to hollywood. when they lived in france, it just seemed like depp still had integrity and they lived a tranquil, even ideal life, raising their kids.

it seems like classic gold-digger vs midlife crsis/ addict. what a mess!

i won't fault vanessa for giving her perspective, just as i wouldn't fault one of amber's close acquaintances for giving his/her perspective either. these are people who actually KNOW the two involved in this mess, and they have every right to give their side of the story to my mind. it gives a little more perspective.

 

[LouvreGirl]

My first instinct was to believe the "victim" and I abhor any kind of violence, especially against women. But the more that comes out, the more I'm starting to think she could well be a very devious creature.

For what it's worth, I have some direct knowledge of Johnny Depp, although from awhile ago. In the 90s I worked in a hotel where he and Kate Moss stayed for an extended period. They spent a lot of time in the hotel, ordering room service etc and laying low in their room. I never got to meet him but I did meet her and she seemed happy and fine. There was absolutely no gossip going on in the hotel about anything untoward going on with them and believe me, hotel staff love to gossip! Once I had to deliver something to the room when they were both out and I saw a very sweet, tender note he had left for her.

Anyway, this saga reminds me a bit of the Heather Mills / Paul McCartney fiasco. Maybe Amber is another Heather.....

 

[MulletProof]

and they have every right to give their side of the story to my mind. it gives a little more perspective.

I'm not sure about this, I think relationships can be so tricky and the closest people are the least qualified to give their take on it.. it's so private, even for them, and then they're biased.. and I think Vanessa's being a little naive (not to say stupid..) for weighing in with her experience, if she experienced a quiet and happy relationship with him, good for her, but it doesn't mean that just because a person is able to build something healthy with someone they share values with, that therefore they're unable to walk into a toxic relationship afterwards... I mean, I've had one of those relationships (the nasty kind- nothing physically violent though!), if you told a partner from like 2011 that I lose my s*t in 2 seconds or blow up a phone, he'd say that's untrue, and ahem..

I do think she's saying the truth, her declaration and how she claims the events unfolded over time and during that night sound very common, that's how it goes when couples fight continually until it escalates, also that's how s*itty LAPD steps in "ma'am [yawns] would you say your life was in danger? so why did you call 911 then? I'm out of here".

Her problem is that she did come across as opportunistic from the start, and in interviews, as someone with a huge sense of entitlement.. which is a double-edge sword, it's not rare to see someone believing that they must be beyond great if they managed to walk someone out of a long-term relationship and gasp, give them everything and even get married to them when they never wanted marriage. They ignore that such 180 spins are rather abnormal and it says nothing about how great they are but the tons of baggage the other person is already carrying..

Now call me a huge gold-digger hahah, but for someone that didn't do much for her career and just tagged along, I'm surprised she's going for a modest 50K a month!, I mean I wouldn't go for anything but considering she doesn't have an apartment or car, 50K a month is barely 5 flights in first class.. (did the math like a proper gold-digger, I know.. )

Sidenote, I didn't know they lived at the Eastern. Sighs..

 

[Not Plain Jane]

johnny is the father of vanessa's kids so this whole mess involves her too. now she is telling her truth of her experience with depp... maybe to protect the kids?

of course relationships can change people - and a person can act differently in different relationships - but character witnesses are used in court so why not in the "court of public opinion"? i totally like to hear more than one side - or even two - in any situation, be it from friends, family, former relationships or business colleagues. i don't see anything wrong with it.

it could also simply be that numerous outlets reached out for a statement from vanessa and she just wrote that "letter" as a blanket statement.

in terms of depp and heard, i suspect both are probably guilty of dysfunctional and opportunistic behaviour. they both seem like nut-cases. perhaps they were even verbally abusive towards each other, as that one link suggests. this does not - and never should - excuse domestic violence, though, and i already agreed with heather-anne on this.

 

[Benn98]

It's the whole subject of monetary compensation which muddied the water for me. Just like the Cosby/Richardson victims. Here too I feel that by holding out your hand you're sending an odious message that a price can be attached to abuse. Quite vulgar actually. Amber is not infirm, she may well proceed to have a flourishing career yet. So why ask for money? Now if she'll donate that money to shelters etc, different story. But it's for herself, to get by. Will it make life easier knowing you've suffered a few punches and got rewarded with a luxury condo?

I honestly couldn't be bothered by what Mickey Rourke said, but Vanessa? How terribly common of her to run her mouth about this affair! Why not just keep schtum? I would, even if I had a sound opinion of Johnny. And anyway, all Vanessa can vouch for is the demeanor of a man 3 or more years ago. People change!

 

[pixiedust1603]

Did he really leave Vanessa for Amber? I always thought that Vanessa ditched him (and based on looks alone, good for her).

Honestly, this is so messy... I want to side with Amber but there's something so weird and calculating going on with her timing that I don't know what to believe. According to law, can she get money if he abused her? I mean, if he contends her alimony claims does the law say he has to pay her no matter what if he abused her?

I think so. Vanessa and Johnny were still together when Rum Diary came out however, according to Johnny himself:

"We tracked each other down," he added. "We tracked each other down. Actually, incidentally, it was amazing. It was at the first day of press on The Rum Diary. Then we married that very day!"

Once Vanessa and Johnny were officially over, like he is doing with Amber, he unleashed his PR team on her.

 

[MulletProof]

^^ exactly..

Vanessa was not part of the relationship, so she has no say, let alone any business sending a freaking letter.. the excuse that she's the mother of the kids doesn't work for me, he's also the father of the kids, it's his responsibility to protect them and clean the mess if he made the decision to go into a stupid relationship and they're all going into the pool of mud with him...

eta* re pixie: didn't he also have his friend at US Weekly publish a s*itty story on Vanessa?...