The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial verdict has received feedback from a number of celebrities along with the fans of both celebrities.

It was a trial where the American actor and musician sued his ex-wife for $50 million over her 2018 Washington Post op-ed. According to reports, the jury concluded their deliberations after three days, with Depp getting the upper hand. While the American actress who is also a humanitarian and social activist is said to have tasted a partial victory.

As per reports, John Christopher Depp II aka Johnny Depp was to receive $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages after the jury found his ex-wife guilty of defamation. In lieu of punitive damages, Heard only received a $2 million compensatory damages award.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Social media comments on the legal dispute appeared to be overwhelmingly in favor of the City of Lies actor, with many expressing their complete lack of faith in the Aquaman actress’ claims. 

One such celebrity among Depp’s supporters was Ashley Benson of Pretty Little Liars fame, who posted a picture of the Minamata actor on Instagram with the caption “Yessss“, expressing her support for him.

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How did Hollywood react to Johnny Depp-Amber Heard verdict?

The trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has received a lot of attention online, which explains why the verdict was so widely publicized. The trial was expanded into a larger debate on domestic violence and marital abuse. After six weeks of hostility, accusations, and denials, it was evident that the relationship was ‘very dysfunctional.’

The Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Victoria Benson joined a number of celebrities in supporting Depp on social media, including LaKeith Stanfield, Jennifer Aniston, and Jason Momoa, who co-starred with Heard in the Aquaman movies.

How did Hollywood react to Johnny Depp-Amber Heard's verdict?
How did Hollywood react to Johnny Depp-Amber Heard’s verdict?

The confidence of celebrities was more obvious in the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides actor. 

The domestic violence activists were allegedly worried after the trial’s verdict, as it made the 3 Days to Kill actress look bad and cost her more than $10 million in damages. 

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Amber Heard Fans voiced against Ashley Benson for supporting Johnny Depp

The trial allegedly exposed Amber Heard’s contradictory actions and questionable behavior, which did not help the actress. 

As per reports, she received negative feedback from the public for allegedly allowing “squatters” to live rent-free in Depp’s properties. She eventually came under fire from Johnny Depp supporters during the six-week trial in Virginia. The trial was broadcast to the entire country. In contrast, the 3 Days to Kill actress did get to see a shift in public opinion online, which some of her supporters initiated.

As per reports, the hashtag in support of Amber Heard started trending on Twitter on August 1, 2022. 

Heard Fans voiced against Ashley Benson for supporting Depp
Heard Fans voiced against Ashley Benson for supporting Depp

Social media users have vehemently defended the Sleepy Hollow actor, ever since Heard first made the accusations against him. On websites like TikTok, hashtags like ‘#JusticeForJohnnyDepp’ received billions of views throughout the trial. 

Now, recent comments directed at Ashley Benson for standing by Depp during the trial are making rounds. One of Heard’s fans tweeted, “she’s aging just as badly as him,” referencing her and Depp’s growing age.

Find out what other supporters have to say-

According to reports, victims of domestic violence and Heard’s supporters claimed they were hesitant to speak up because of the harsh social media smears the Aquaman actress has faced.

Source- Twitter 

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