Kate Moss explains why she defended the actor

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard clashed in a highly publicized trial around the world for 6 weeks between April and May 2022. As a reminder, the one who embodies the famous Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean had filed a complaint against his ex-wife for defamation because the latter had claimed that she had been the victim of domestic violence. During this trial, many people had been brought to testify, such as the specialist who had done a psychological analysis of the actress, the sister of the latter or even Kate Moss, the ex-girlfriend of the actor who had denied the rumor of violence which affirmed that she had been pushed down the stairs when they were a couple.

In an interview given on the show Desert Island Discs from the BBC, the model explained why she supported Johnny Depp during the trial. “I know the truth about Johnny. I know he never pushed me down the stairs. I had to tell the truth. (…) I believe in the truth and I believe in justice”. Something she had explained in court, confiding: “Johnny left the room before me. There was a thunderstorm and I slipped on the stairs on my way out of the bedroom. I hurt my back. I screamed. He came running back to help me, carried me to my room and brought me medical attention”.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard appeal

At the end of the trial, which ended in June 2022, the two actors were found guilty of defamation. The actress ofAquaman was ordered to pay $15 million in damages to Johnny Depp who, meanwhile, was forced to pay him 2 million.

But, Thursday, July 21, Amber Heard appealed the verdict after trying to have the trial dismissed to no avail. “We believe the court made errors that prevented it from reaching a verdict that was fair, just, and compliant with the First Amendment.”, thus affirmed the lawyers to justify their decision. But that’s not all: the one who embodies Grindelwald in the saga Fantastic Beasts, also decided to appeal the court decision on July 25. He wishes to be completely cleared. For the time being, no date has yet been announced for the appeal trial.