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 notable for her roles in both film and television. She gained early recognition with her leading role in "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" (2006) and starred in movies like "The Ward" and "Drive Angry." Heard also played supporting roles in films such as "Pineapple Express," "Never Back Down," and "The Danish Girl." A significant part of her career involved portraying Mera in the DC Extended Universe, appearing in "Justice League," "Aquaman," and "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Additionally, she has acted in TV series including "Hidden Palms" and "The Stand."
1950: David Clinton Heard's Birth
In 1950, David Clinton Heard, Amber Heard's father, was born.
1956: Patricia Paige's Birth
In 1956, Patricia Paige (née Parsons), Amber Heard's mother, was born.
April 22, 1986: Amber Heard's Birth
On April 22, 1986, Amber Laura Heard was born. She is an American actress.
2008: Began relationship with Tasya van Ree
In 2008, Amber Heard began a relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree.
2009: Met Johnny Depp on "The Rum Diary" set
In 2009, Amber Heard first met actor Johnny Depp when she was cast in The Rum Diary opposite him.
2010: Publicly came out
In 2010, Amber Heard publicly came out, stating that she doesn't label herself and has had successful relationships with both men and women.
2012: Started dating Johnny Depp
According to reports, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp began dating in 2012.
2012: Ended relationship with Tasya van Ree
Amber Heard's relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree ended in 2012.
2014: Reverted 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 one of the victims of the celebrity nude photo leak, where "more than 50 of [her] personal photos were stolen and released to the public".
February 2015: Married Johnny Depp
In February 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were married in a civil ceremony.
April 2015: Breached Australia's biosecurity laws
In April 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp breached Australia's biosecurity laws by failing to declare their two dogs when they flew into Queensland.
May 2015: Dogs flown out of Australia
In May 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's dogs were flown out of Australia hours before a euthanasia deadline due to biosecurity law breaches.
December 2015: Case adjourned multiple times
By December 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's biosecurity case in Australia had been adjourned four times, with Heard instructing her lawyers to enter not guilty pleas.
May 2016: Filed for divorce and obtained restraining order
In May 2016, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order against him, alleging verbal and physical abuse.
August 2016: Pledged divorce settlement to charities
In August 2016, Amber Heard pledged to donate her $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to the ACLU and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
August 2016: Divorce settlement reached
In August 2016, a settlement was reached for the divorce of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, with Heard pledging to donate the proceeds to the ACLU and CHLA.
November 2016: Appeared in public service announcement on domestic violence
In November 2016, Amber Heard appeared in a public service announcement (PSA) for the #GirlGaze Project, focusing on domestic violence and emphasizing the importance of support for survivors.
December 2016: Published letter in Porter magazine
In December 2016, Amber Heard published a letter in Porter magazine addressing women suffering in silence, assuring them of support and solidarity.
2016: Donations began
Between 2016 and 2018, a total of $1.3 million had been donated to the ACLU in Amber Heard's name.
2016: Arrest made public during divorce proceedings
In 2016, Amber Heard's 2009 arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence became public during her divorce proceedings from Johnny Depp.
January 2017: Final terms of divorce settlement agreed upon
In January 2017, the final terms of the settlement between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were agreed upon, including Depp completing a $7 million payment to Heard by February 2018.
March 2017: Highlighted LGBTQ underrepresentation at 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 and encouraged more openness about sexuality in the industry.
August 2017: Produced short video on gender pay gap
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 donor list
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 was to complete divorce settlement payment
By February 2018, the final terms of the settlement between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were agreed upon, including Depp completing a $7 million payment to Heard.
April 2018: The Sun labeled Depp a wife beater
In April 2018, The Sun labeled Johnny Depp a wife beater
June 2018: Depp sued News Group Newspapers
In June 2018, Johnny Depp brought a libel lawsuit in the United Kingdom against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the company publishing The Sun, which had labeled him a "wife beater".
September 2018: United Nations 9th Annual Social Good Summit Speaker
In September 2018, Amber Heard was one of the speakers at the United Nations' 9th Annual Social Good Summit, where she emphasized the importance of fairness and justice, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
October 2018: HagueTalks' Imagine the World We Want Speech
In October 2018, Amber Heard delivered a speech at HagueTalks' Imagine the World We Want event, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' drafting.
October 2018: Depp completes divorce settlement payment
In October 2018, Johnny Depp finished paying the full $7 million divorce settlement to Amber Heard. Heard stated on RTL Late Night that she donated the money to the ACLU and CHLA.
December 2018: Heard wrote op-ed in The Washington Post
In December 2018, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post, which later led to Johnny Depp suing her for defamation.
2018: Donations to ACLU
Between 2016 and 2018, a total of $1.3 million had been donated to the ACLU in Amber Heard's name.
2018: Became an ambassador for the ACLU
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: Depp sued Heard for defamation
In February 2019, Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation over a December 2018 op-ed for The Washington Post.
May 2019: Spoke on Capitol Hill in support of the SHIELD Act
In May 2019, Amber Heard gave a speech on Capitol Hill supporting the SHIELD Act and discussing her experience with the nonconsensual leak of private photos from the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak.
November 2019: Wrote op-ed in The New York Times about "revenge porn"
In November 2019, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed in The New York Times addressing the issue of nonconsensual image disclosure and advocating for congressional legislation to protect privacy.
January 2020: Began relationship with Bianca Butti
In January 2020, Amber Heard began a relationship with actress and cinematographer Bianca Butti.
April 2020: Waldman's statements published in the Daily Mail
In April 2020, statements made by Johnny Depp's then-lawyer, Adam Waldman, were published in the Daily Mail, leading to Amber Heard's counterclaim for defamation.
July 2020: Heard was a key witness in Depp libel trial
In July 2020, Amber Heard was a key witness for News Group Newspapers (NGN) during Johnny Depp's libel lawsuit trial in the United Kingdom.
August 2020: Heard filed a counterclaim against Depp
In August 2020, Amber Heard filed a counterclaim against Johnny Depp, alleging a harassment campaign.
November 2020: Depp lost libel claim against The Sun
In November 2020, the presiding judge found that Johnny Depp had lost his libel claim against News Group Newspapers (NGN), accepting that the allegations Amber Heard made against Depp had damaged her career and activism.
2020: Participated in election ad and #IDCheck Challenge
Prior to the 2020 United States presidential election, Amber Heard appeared in an election ad in support of Planned Parenthood and participated in the VoteRiders #IDCheck Challenge on social media.
January 2021: Reported allegation on donation status by Depp's lawyers
In January 2021, the Daily Mail reported an allegation from Johnny Depp's lawyers that Amber Heard had not completed her pledged donations.
March 2021: Depp's appeal rejected
In March 2021, Johnny Depp's appeal to overturn the verdict in his libel case against News Group Newspapers was rejected.
April 2021: Had first child via surrogacy
In April 2021, Amber Heard had her first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.
December 2021: Ended relationship with Bianca Butti
In December 2021, Amber Heard's relationship with Bianca Butti ended.
December 2021: ACLU COO testified about donations
In December 2021, the ACLU's chief operating officer testified that the organization expected to receive Amber Heard's donation over a 10-year period, with $1.3 million donated to the ACLU in her name between 2016 and 2018.
2022: Depp v. Heard Trial Testimony on Donations
During the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial, testimony revealed that as of 2021, Amber Heard had donated $250,000 to CHLA, and Heard stated that defending the case had cost her over $6 million in legal fees, delaying her donations.
2022: Heard testimony on divorce settlement
In her 2022 testimony, Amber Heard stated that due to the lack of a pre-nuptial agreement, she would have been entitled to half of Depp's earnings of $65 million during the marriage had she requested it.
June 2023: Resides in Madrid, Spain
December 2024: Announced expecting second child
In December 2024, Amber Heard announced that she is expecting her second child.
