Childhood and Education Journey of Amber Heard in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Amber Heard, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Amber Heard is an American actress known for her roles in films like All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006), The Ward (2010), Drive Angry (2011), and London Fields (2018).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1950: Birth Year of Father

In 1950, David Clinton Heard who is Amber Heard's father, was born.

April 22, 1986: Amber Heard Born

On April 22, 1986, Amber Laura Heard was born. She is an American actress.

1986: Birth Year of Mother

In 1956, Patricia Paige (née Parsons) who is Amber Heard's mother, was born.

2010: Publicly Comes Out

In 2010, Amber Heard publicly came out, stating she does not label herself and has had successful relationships with both men and women.

2014: Reverts to Birth Name

In 2014, Amber Heard reverted to her birth name after having legally changed it to van Ree during her relationship with Tasya van Ree.

2014: Victim of Celebrity Nude Photo Leak

In 2014, Amber Heard was a victim of the celebrity nude photo leak, in which more than 50 of her personal photos were stolen and released to the public, with Heard speaking and writing against such breaches of privacy.

November 2015: Appearance on Overhaulin'

In November 2015, Amber Heard appeared on the American automotive reality series Overhaulin', where her Mustang received a makeover, and was pranked by the cast at Johnny Depp's behest.

November 2016: Appears in PSA on Domestic Violence

In November 2016, Amber Heard appeared in a public service announcement (PSA) for the #GirlGaze Project, discussing the importance of supporting survivors of violence against women (VAW) and addressing societal handling of VAW.

December 2016: Letter Published in Porter Magazine

In December 2016, Amber Heard's letter was published in Porter magazine, assuring women suffering in silence that they are not alone and are supported by a global community.

March 2017: Highlights LGBTQ Underrepresentation at The Economist's Event

During The Economist's Pride and Prejudice event in March 2017, Amber Heard addressed the underrepresentation of LGBTQ characters in Hollywood and encouraged greater candor among actresses and support from men in the industry.

August 2017: Produces Video on Gender Pay Gap

In August 2017, Amber Heard produced a short video for The Economist, discussing the gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in the film industry.

April 2018: Joins Syrian American Medical Society Mission to Jordan

In April 2018, Amber Heard joined the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) on a medical mission to the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan as a goodwill ambassador and partnered with SAMS to finance treatment for children with thalassemia.

September 2018: Speech at United Nations' Social Good Summit

In September 2018, Amber Heard was a speaker at the United Nations' 9th Annual Social Good Summit, where she highlighted the importance of fairness, justice, and the centrality of humans, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

October 2018: Speech at HagueTalks' Imagine the World We Want Event

In October 2018, Amber Heard gave a speech at HagueTalks' Imagine the World We Want event, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' drafting.

November 2018: Visits Smile Train Programs in Mexico

In November 2018, Amber Heard visited Smile Train's programs in Mexico, meeting with children with cleft lip and palate, their families, and doctors.

2018: Becomes ACLU Ambassador

In 2018, Amber Heard became an ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), supporting the organization's advocacy for justice in gender issues.

February 2019: Joins SAMS' Mission to Lebanon

In February 2019, Amber Heard joined SAMS' mission to Lebanon to assist Syrian refugees, visiting settlements in Beqaa Valley, and partnered with SAMS to raise funds for psychosocial, educational programs, and vocational training for women and children.

May 2019: Speech on Capitol Hill in Support of SHIELD Act

In May 2019, Amber Heard gave a speech on Capitol Hill supporting the SHIELD Act, discussing her experience with the nonconsensual leak of her private photos from the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak.

November 2019: Op-Ed in The New York Times on 'Revenge Porn'

In November 2019, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed in The New York Times deeming "revenge porn" an inappropriate label and emphasizing the need for congressional legislation to protect privacy.

2020: Supports Planned Parenthood and VoteRiders

Prior to the 2020 United States presidential election, Amber Heard appeared in an election ad for Planned Parenthood and participated in the VoteRiders #IDCheck Challenge on social media.

April 2021: Heard Has First Child

In April 2021, Amber Heard had her first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.

December 2022: Depp and Heard Settle Case

In December 2022, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settled their case after both filed to appeal the verdict. Heard stated that she could not go through a retrial, but maintained the settlement was not a concession. Depp's lawyers stated the jury's decision remained in place and that Heard's insurer would pay Depp $1 million, which Depp would donate to charities.