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 such as 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane,' 'The Ward,' 'Drive Angry,' and 'London Fields.' She began her career with a leading role in the horror film 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane' (2006) and has since appeared in a variety of film genres.

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

1950: David Clinton Heard (Amber Heard's father) was born

In 1950, David Clinton Heard, later to become Amber Heard's father, was born.

1956: Patricia Paige (Amber Heard's mother) was born

In 1956, Patricia Paige, later to become Amber Heard's mother, was born.

April 22, 1986: Amber Heard's Birth in Austin, Texas

On April 22, 1986, Amber Laura Heard was born in Austin, Texas, to Patricia Paige and David Clinton Heard. She grew up outside Austin.

April 22, 1986: Amber Heard's Birth

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

2008: Relationship with Tasya van Ree Begins

In 2008, Amber Heard began a relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree.

2010: Publicly Came Out

In 2010, Amber Heard publicly came out, stating she doesn't label herself one way or another and has had successful relationships with both men and women.

2012: Began Dating Johnny Depp

According to reports, in 2012, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp began dating.

2012: Relationship with Tasya van Ree Ends

In 2012, Amber Heard's relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree ended.

2014: Reverted to Birth Name

In 2014, Amber Heard reverted to her birth name after previously changing her last name to van Ree during her relationship with Tasya van Ree.

February 2015: Married Johnny Depp

In February 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were married in a civil ceremony.

November 2015: Appearance on Overhaulin'

In November 2015, Amber Heard appeared in an episode of the American automotive reality series Overhaulin', where her Mustang received a makeover. The cast also pranked Heard at Depp's request.

August 2016: Divorce Settlement

In August 2016, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reached a settlement in their divorce, with Heard pledging to donate the proceeds to the ACLU and CHLA. She dropped her request for a continued restraining order, and they released a joint statement.

August 2016: Pledged Divorce Settlement to Charity

In August 2016, Amber Heard pledged to donate her $7 million divorce settlement with Johnny Depp to the ACLU and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

November 2016: Public Service Announcement on Domestic Violence

In November 2016, Amber Heard appeared in a public service announcement (PSA) for the #GirlGaze Project, addressing domestic violence and advocating for violence against women (VAW) survivors.

November 2016: Defended Pledge Against Allegation

In November 2016, Amber Heard defended her pledge to donate her divorce settlement after TMZ alleged she had not yet made the donations.

December 2016: Letter in Porter Magazine

In December 2016, Amber Heard published a letter in Porter magazine, offering support to women suffering in silence and emphasizing solidarity among women.

2016: Initial Donation Period

Between 2016 and 2018, a total of $1.3 million had been donated to the ACLU in Amber Heard's name.

2016: Heard Becomes ACLU Artist Ambassador and UN Human Rights Ambassador

In 2016, Amber Heard volunteered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as an ACLU Artist Ambassador. Also in 2016, she became a Human Rights Ambassador for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

January 2017: Final Terms of Divorce Settlement Agreed Upon

In January 2017, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp agreed on the final terms of their divorce settlement, requiring Depp to pay $7 million to Heard, contribute to her attorneys' fees, and give her custody of their dogs, a horse, and two cars.

March 2017: The Economist's Pride and Prejudice Event

In March 2017, at The Economist's Pride and Prejudice event, Amber Heard discussed the underrepresentation of LGBTQ characters in Hollywood films and encouraged greater openness and challenges to the status quo.

August 2017: Short Video for The Economist

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

2017: Included in CHLA Honor Roll of Donors

In 2017, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) included Amber Heard in their "Honor Roll of Donors" list for the fiscal year.

February 2018: Depp Required to Complete Payment

By February 2018, Johnny Depp was required to complete the payment of $7 million to Amber Heard as part of their divorce settlement.

April 2018: Joined Syrian American Medical Society Mission

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, later partnering with SAMS to finance treatment for children with thalassemia.

September 2018: United Nations' 9th Annual Social Good Summit

In September 2018, Amber Heard spoke at the United Nations' 9th Annual Social Good Summit, emphasizing the importance of fairness, justice, and human rights.

October 2018: Said to have Donated Settlement to ACLU and CHLA

In October 2018, Amber Heard stated on RTL Late Night that she had donated $7 million to the ACLU and CHLA.

October 2018: HagueTalks Speech

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

November 2018: Visited Smile Train's Programs in Mexico

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

2018: ACLU Received 1.3 Million in Heard's Name

As of 2018, the ACLU had received a total of $1.3 million in Amber Heard's name between 2016 and 2018.

2018: Ambassador for ACLU

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

2018: Dated Elon Musk

In 2018, Amber Heard dated tech entrepreneur and Tesla CEO and shareholder Elon Musk for a year, until early 2018.

February 2019: Joined SAMS' Mission to Lebanon

In February 2019, Amber Heard joined the Syrian American Medical Society's (SAMS) mission to Lebanon to assist Syrian refugees, visiting informal settlements in Beqaa Valley and supporting psychosocial and educational programs.

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

In May 2019, Amber Heard gave a speech on Capitol Hill in support of the SHIELD Act, sharing her experience with the nonconsensual leak of her private photos obtained via hacking in 2014.

November 2019: Op-ed in The New York Times

In November 2019, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed in The New York Times discussing "revenge porn" and emphasizing the need for privacy protection legislation.

January 2020: Relationship with Bianca Butti Begins

In January 2020, Amber Heard began a relationship with actress and cinematographer Bianca Butti.

2020: Death of Amber Heard's Mother

In 2020, Amber Heard's mother, Patricia Paige, passed away.

2020: Testimony on Settlement Donation

In 2020, as part of Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd, Amber Heard testified that the full amount of her divorce settlement was donated to charity.

2020: Election Ad and Voter Participation

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