History of Amber Heard in Timeline
Amber Heard is an American actress known for her diverse roles in film and television. Her early career included a lead role in the horror film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" and supporting roles in films like "Pineapple Express" and "Never Back Down." She gained further recognition for her performances in movies such as "Drive Angry," "The Rum Diary," and "The Danish Girl." Heard achieved significant prominence portraying Mera in the DC Extended Universe, appearing in "Justice League," "Aquaman," and its sequel. Her television work includes roles in "Hidden Palms" and "The Stand." Heard's career has spanned various genres, from horror and action to drama and fantasy.
April 22, 1986: Birth of Amber Heard
Amber Heard was born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas.
2004: Early Acting Work
Heard's early acting work included appearances in music videos and TV series like "Jack & Bobby" in 2004.
2005: Film and Television Roles
Heard appeared in films like "Friday Night Lights" and "North Country", and the TV series "The O.C." in 2005.
2006: First Leading Role
In 2006, Amber Heard landed her first leading role in the horror film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane".
2007: Spin and Californication
Heard appeared in the film "Spin" and an episode of "Californication" in 2007.
2007: Television Debut
Heard appeared in the teen drama "Hidden Palms" and other TV series in 2007.
2008: European Release of Mandy Lane
"All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" was released in Europe in 2008.
2008: Heard's Relationship with Tasya van Ree Begins
Amber Heard began a relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree in 2008.
2008: Mainstream Recognition
In 2008, Heard gained recognition for her roles in "Pineapple Express" and "Never Back Down".
2009: Heard Arrested for Domestic Violence
In 2009, Amber Heard was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence after an incident with Tasya van Ree, though she was not charged.
2009: Heard Meets Depp
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp first met in 2009 while working on the film "The Rum Diary".
2009: The Joneses and Other Roles
Heard starred in "The Joneses" and appeared in other films like "Zombieland" in 2009.
2010: Independent and Horror Films
Heard appeared in independent and horror films such as "The River Why" and "And Soon the Darkness" in 2010.
2010: Heard Publicly Comes Out
In 2010, Amber Heard publicly came out, stating that she doesn't label her sexuality and loves who she loves.
2011: Drive Angry and The Rum Diary
In 2011, Heard starred in "Drive Angry" and "The Rum Diary", and appeared in "The Playboy Club" TV series.
2012: Heard and Depp Begin Dating
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reportedly began dating in 2012.
2012: Heard and van Ree's Relationship Ends
Amber Heard and Tasya van Ree ended their relationship in 2012.
2013: US Release of Mandy Lane
"All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" was released in the US in 2013.
2013: Thrillers and Satire
Heard starred in "Paranoia", "Machete Kills", and "Syrup", and saw the US release of "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" in 2013.
2014: Heard Affected by Photo Leak
In 2014, Amber Heard was a victim of the celebrity nude photo leak, an experience she later spoke and wrote about.
2014: Heard Victim of Photo Leak
In 2014, Amber Heard was one of the victims of the celebrity nude photo leak, where her private photos were stolen and released publicly.
2014: 3 Days to Kill
Heard appeared in a supporting role in the action-thriller "3 Days to Kill" in 2014.
2014: Heard Reverts to Birth Name
Amber Heard legally changed her last name back to her birth name after her relationship with Tasya van Ree ended.
February 2015: Heard and Depp Marry
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp married in a civil ceremony in February 2015.
April 2015: Heard and Depp Breach Australian Biosecurity Laws
In April 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp violated Australia's biosecurity laws by failing to declare their dogs upon arrival.
May 2015: Heard and Depp's Dogs Leave Australia
In May 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's dogs were flown out of Australia hours before a euthanasia deadline, after they failed to declare the dogs to customs.
November 2015: One More Time and Overhaulin'
Heard starred in the TV film "One More Time" and appeared on "Overhaulin'" in November 2015.
December 2015: Heard's Case Adjourned
By December 2015, Amber Heard's case regarding the Australian biosecurity breach had been adjourned multiple times.
2015: London Fields Premiere and Lawsuit
In 2015, "London Fields" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was pulled from release due to disputes, and Heard was sued for allegedly breaching her contract.
2015: Marriage to Johnny Depp
Heard married Johnny Depp in 2015.
2015: Magic Mike XXL and The Danish Girl
Heard had prominent roles in "Magic Mike XXL" and "The Danish Girl" in 2015.
April 2016: Heard Pleads Guilty
In April 2016, Amber Heard pleaded guilty to falsifying quarantine documents related to the Australian dog incident. She received a good behaviour bond.
May 2016: Heard Files for Divorce from Depp
In May 2016, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order, alleging verbal and physical abuse.
August 2016: Heard Pledges Divorce Settlement to Charity
In August 2016, Amber Heard pledged her $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp to the ACLU and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
August 2016: Divorce Settlement and Joint Statement
In August 2016, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp reached a divorce settlement. Heard pledged to donate the proceeds to the ACLU and CHLA. They also released a joint statement describing their relationship as "intensely passionate and at times volatile" but "always bound by love."
November 2016: Domestic Violence PSA
In November 2016, Heard appeared in a public service announcement about domestic violence for the #GirlGaze Project.
November 2016: Heard Defends Donation Pledge
In November 2016, Amber Heard defended her pledge to donate her divorce settlement, despite claims that she hadn't yet done so.
December 2016: Letter to Domestic Violence Survivors
In December 2016, Heard published a letter in Porter magazine addressing domestic violence survivors.
2016: Divorce and Legal Battles
Heard and Depp divorced in 2016 and engaged in highly publicized legal battles.
2016: Heard's 2009 Arrest Becomes Public
In 2016, during Heard's divorce from Johnny Depp, her 2009 arrest for domestic violence became public. Van Ree released a statement defending Heard, saying the incident was misinterpreted.
2016: ACLU and UN Ambassador Roles
In 2016, Heard became a volunteer with the ACLU and a Human Rights Ambassador for the UN.
2016: Initial Donations Made
Between 2016 and 2018, an initial sum of $1.3 million was donated to the ACLU in Amber Heard's name.
January 2017: Final Divorce Settlement Terms
In January 2017, the final terms of the divorce settlement between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were agreed upon.
March 2017: Heard Advocates for LGBTQ+ Representation
In March 2017, during The Economist's Pride and Prejudice event, Amber Heard addressed the lack of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood. Reflecting on her own experience, she commended actresses who are open about their sexuality and urged men in the industry to challenge the status quo.
August 2017: Heard Addresses Gender Pay Gap and Underrepresentation of Women
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.
2017: Film Appearances and L'Oréal Ambassadorship
In 2017, Heard appeared in "I Do... Until I Don't" and "Justice League," marking her debut as Mera. She also became a global ambassador for L'Oréal Paris.
2017: Justice League (Snyder Cut)
Heard reprised her role as Mera in the "Zack Snyder's Justice League," filming additional scenes.
2017: Justice League
Heard began playing Mera in the DC Extended Universe, starting with "Justice League" in 2017.
2017: Heard Listed on CHLA Honor Roll
In 2017, Amber Heard was included in the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) "Honor Roll of Donors".
February 2018: Depp Completes Divorce Settlement 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: Syrian American Medical Society Mission to Jordan
In April 2018, Heard joined a medical mission to the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan with the Syrian American Medical Society.
April 2018: The Sun Publishes "Wife Beater" Article
In April 2018, The Sun published an article labeling Johnny Depp a "wife beater."
June 2018: Depp Files Libel Lawsuit Against NGN
Johnny Depp filed a libel lawsuit in June 2018 against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publishers of The Sun, for labeling him a "wife beater."
September 2018: London Fields Settlement and Release
In September 2018, a settlement was reached in the lawsuit regarding the film "London Fields," and the film was subsequently released. It received negative reviews.
September 2018: UN Social Good Summit
Heard spoke at the United Nations' 9th Annual Social Good Summit in September 2018, emphasizing human rights.
October 2018: HagueTalks Speech
Heard gave a speech at HagueTalks' Imagine the World We Want event in October 2018, discussing human rights.
October 2018: Heard Confirms Donations
In October 2018, after Johnny Depp completed the settlement payment, Amber Heard stated on a talk show that she had donated the $7 million to the ACLU and CHLA.
November 2018: Smile Train Visit to Mexico
Heard visited Smile Train's programs in Mexico in November 2018, meeting with children and families affected by cleft lip and palate.
December 2018: Heard Publishes Op-Ed in The Washington Post
In December 2018, Amber Heard published an op-ed in The Washington Post, which later became the subject of Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit.
2018: Heard and Musk's Relationship Ends
In early 2018, Amber Heard and Elon Musk ended their year-long relationship.
2018: Aquaman and London Fields
Heard starred in "Aquaman" and "London Fields" in 2018.
2018: Donations Continue
Between 2016 and 2018, donations continued to be made to the ACLU in Amber Heard's name, totaling $1.3 million.
2018: Heard Becomes ACLU Ambassador
In 2018, Amber Heard became an ambassador for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), supporting their work on gender justice issues.
February 2019: Syrian American Medical Society Mission to Lebanon
In February 2019, Heard joined a mission to Lebanon to assist Syrian refugees with the Syrian American Medical Society.
February 2019: Depp Sues Heard for Defamation
Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation in February 2019 over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post.
May 2019: Heard Supports SHIELD Act
In May 2019, Amber Heard spoke on Capitol Hill in support of the SHIELD Act, drawing from her experience with the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak.
November 2019: Heard Writes Op-Ed on Revenge Porn
In November 2019, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed in The New York Times criticizing the term "revenge porn" and advocating for stronger privacy laws.
2019: Golden Raspberry Nomination
In 2019, Heard's performance in "London Fields" was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress.
2019: Film Appearances
In 2019, Heard appeared in the films "Her Smell" and "Gully."
January 2020: Heard and Butti's Relationship Begins
Amber Heard began a relationship with actress and cinematographer Bianca Butti in January 2020.
April 2020: Waldman's Statements Published in Daily Mail
In April 2020, statements made by Johnny Depp's lawyer, Adam Waldman, were published in the Daily Mail, which became part of Amber Heard's counterclaim.
July 2020: Heard Testifies in Depp's Libel Trial
Amber Heard testified as a key witness for NGN in July 2020 during Johnny Depp's libel trial against The Sun.
August 2020: Heard Files Counterclaim Against Depp
Amber Heard filed a counterclaim against Johnny Depp in August 2020, alleging online harassment and an orchestrated campaign to get her fired from her roles.
November 2020: Depp Loses Libel Case Against NGN
In November 2020, the judge ruled against Johnny Depp in his libel case, finding that the majority of alleged assaults against Amber Heard had been proven.
December 2020: The Stand Premiere
In December 2020, "The Stand" miniseries, starring Heard as Nadine Cross, premiered on CBS All Access.
2020: The Stand
Heard appeared in "The Stand" TV series in 2020.
2020: Heard Supports Planned Parenthood
Prior to the 2020 US presidential election, Amber Heard appeared in an ad supporting Planned Parenthood.
2020: Petition to Remove Heard from Aquaman 2
An online petition calling for Heard's removal from "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" began circulating following Depp's libel case loss and his replacement in "Fantastic Beasts."
2020: Heard Reaffirms Donation Claim
During her 2020 testimony in Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd, Amber Heard stated that the full divorce settlement was donated to charity.
January 2021: Allegations of Incomplete Donations Surface
In January 2021, reports emerged alleging that Amber Heard had not yet fulfilled her donation pledge. Her lawyer responded that the payments were delayed due to legal costs.
February 2021: The Stand Finale
The final episode of "The Stand" aired in February 2021.
March 2021: Depp's Appeal Rejected
Johnny Depp's appeal to overturn the libel verdict was rejected in March 2021.
April 2021: Heard Becomes a Mother
In April 2021, Amber Heard welcomed her first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.
December 2021: Heard and Butti's Relationship Ends
Amber Heard and Bianca Butti's relationship ended in December 2021.
December 2021: ACLU Testimony on Donations
In December 2021, the ACLU's chief operating officer testified that the organization had received $1.3 million in Heard's name and expected further installments over a 10-year period.
2021: Continued Role in The Stand
Heard continued her role in "The Stand" in 2021.
June 1, 2022: Verdict in Depp-Heard Trial
On June 1, 2022, the jury in the Depp-Heard trial reached a verdict, finding in favor of Depp on his defamation claims and awarding him damages. Heard also received damages on one of her counterclaims.
December 2022: Depp and Heard Settle Defamation Case
In December 2022, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settled their defamation case, with Heard agreeing to pay Depp $1 million.
2022: CHLA Testimony on Donations
During the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial, CHLA's corporate designee testified that Heard had donated $250,000 to the organization.
2022: Heard's Testimony Regarding Divorce Settlement
In 2022, during testimony, Amber Heard stated that she could have been entitled to half of Johnny Depp's $65 million earnings during their marriage due to the absence of a prenuptial agreement.
2022: Depp v. Heard Trial and Reduced Role
During the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial, it was revealed that Heard's role in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" had been reduced.
June 2023: Heard Resides in Madrid
As of June 2023, Amber Heard resides in Madrid, Spain.
June 2023: In the Fire Premiere
In June 2023, Heard's film "In the Fire" premiered at the Taormina Film Fest.
October 2023: In the Fire Release
"In the Fire" was released in October 2023.
2023: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Release
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" was released in 2023, with Heard reprising her role as Mera despite an online petition calling for her removal. Her role was significantly reduced.
2023: Critics Comment on Heard's Reduced Role
Following the release of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" in 2023, critics noted that Heard's role was significantly reduced, seemingly confirming her claims.
2023: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Heard reprised her role as Mera in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" in 2023.