History of Amber Heard in Timeline
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.
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.
2004: Early Acting Appearances
In 2004, Amber Heard appeared in Kenny Chesney's "There Goes My Life" music video and Eisley's "I Wasn't Prepared" music video. She also had small supporting roles in the television series Jack & Bobby, The Mountain, and made her film debut in Friday Night Lights in 2004.
2005: Supporting Film Roles
In 2005, Amber Heard had supporting roles in the films Drop Dead Sexy, North Country, and Side FX. Also, she appeared in The O.C. TV series.
2006: First Leading Role and Film Premieres
In 2006, Amber Heard received her first leading role in the film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2006. She also had roles in Price to Pay and Alpha Dog.
2007: Guest Starring Roles
In 2007, Amber Heard had a guest-starring spot in an episode of the television series Criminal Minds. She also starred in Spin.
2007: Roles in 'Hidden Palms', 'Day 73 with Sarah', and 'Californication'
In 2007, Amber Heard played the love interest in The CW's teen drama Hidden Palms. That same year, Heard also appeared in the short movie Day 73 with Sarah, in the teen drama Remember the Daze, and in an episode of the Showtime series Californication.
2008: Relationship with Tasya van Ree Begins
In 2008, Amber Heard began a relationship with photographer Tasya van Ree.
2008: Mainstream Recognition with 'Pineapple Express' and 'Never Back Down'
In 2008, Amber Heard gained mainstream recognition with supporting roles in Pineapple Express and Never Back Down. She also appeared in The Informers.
2008: European Release of 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'
In 2008, Amber Heard's film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane," in which she had her first leading role, was released in Europe.
2009: First Met Johnny Depp
In 2009, Amber Heard first met actor Johnny Depp when she was cast in The Rum Diary opposite him.
2009: Starring Role in 'The Joneses' and Other Films
In 2009, Amber Heard starred in The Joneses. She also had a brief appearance in Zombieland and roles in independent films like ExTerminators, The River Why, And Soon the Darkness, and the horror film The Stepfather.
2010: Roles in Independent and Horror Films
In 2010, Amber Heard appeared in independent films such as The River Why and And Soon the Darkness, as well as the critically panned horror film The Ward.
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.
2011: Roles in 'Drive Angry', 'The Playboy Club', and 'The Rum Diary'
In 2011, Amber Heard starred in Drive Angry, appeared on Top Gear, starred in NBC's The Playboy Club (which was quickly canceled), and played the love interest in The Rum Diary. She also appeared in a Guess advertisement campaign in 2011.
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.
2013: Starring roles in 'Paranoia', 'Machete Kills', and 'Syrup'; US release of 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'
In 2013, Amber Heard starred in the thriller Paranoia, the exploitation film Machete Kills, and the satire Syrup. That year also saw the US limited release of All the Boys Love Mandy Lane.
2013: US Release of 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane'
In 2013, Amber Heard's film "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" was released in the US, after premiering at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.
2014: Supporting Role in '3 Days to Kill'
In 2014, Amber Heard appeared in a supporting role in the action-thriller 3 Days to Kill.
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.
2014: Celebrity Nude Photo Leak
In 2014, Amber Heard was a victim of the celebrity nude photo leak, where personal photos were stolen and released publicly.
February 2015: Married Johnny Depp
In February 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were married in a civil ceremony.
April 2015: Breach of Australia's Biosecurity Laws
In April 2015, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp breached Australia's biosecurity laws by failing to declare their two dogs upon arrival in 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 a biosecurity breach.
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.
2015: Marriage to Johnny Depp
In 2015, Amber Heard married actor Johnny Depp.
2015: Premiere of London Fields at Toronto International Film Festival
In 2015, London Fields, starring Amber Heard, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
April 2016: Guilty Plea and Apology
In April 2016, Amber Heard pleaded guilty to falsifying quarantine documents, attributing it to sleep deprivation. She was placed on a one-month good behavior bond, and she and Depp released a video apologizing.
May 2016: Filed for Divorce and Restraining Order
In May 2016, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order, alleging verbal and physical abuse throughout their relationship, requesting $50,000 a month in spousal support.
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.
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: Divorce and Allegations of Abuse
In 2016, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp divorced. Following the divorce in 2016, both accused each other of domestic abuse, leading to defamation cases.
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.
2016: Arrest Made Public
In 2016, Amber Heard's 2009 arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence was made public during her divorce proceedings with Johnny Depp.
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: Amber Heard as Mera in Justice League
2017: Roles in 'I Do... Until I Don't' and 'Justice League'
In 2017, Amber Heard appeared in Lake Bell's indie comedy I Do... Until I Don't and joined the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) cast as Mera in the superhero film Justice League. In 2017, Heard was also appointed global ambassador for cosmetics brand L'Oréal Paris.
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: The Sun Article Labeled Depp a 'Wife Beater'
In April 2018, The Sun published an article that labeled Johnny Depp a 'wife beater', leading to a libel lawsuit.
June 2018: Depp's Libel Lawsuit Against The Sun
In June 2018, Johnny Depp filed a libel lawsuit in the United Kingdom against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, for labeling him a "wife beater".
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.
September 2018: Settlement Reached and Release of 'London Fields'
In September 2018, a settlement was reached regarding 'London Fields,' and the film was finally released after being pulled due to disagreements and litigation.
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.
December 2018: Heard's Op-Ed in The Washington Post
In December 2018, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post, which led to Johnny Depp suing her for defamation in 2019.
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.
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: 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.
2019: Supporting Roles in 'Her Smell' and 'Gully'
In 2019, Amber Heard had supporting roles in the independent dramas Her Smell and Gully.
2019: Nomination for Golden Raspberry Award
In 2019, Amber Heard's performance in the film London Fields received a nomination for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress.
January 2020: Relationship with Bianca Butti Begins
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, which later became part of Heard's counterclaim against Depp.
August 2020: Heard files counterclaim against Depp
In August 2020, Amber Heard filed a counterclaim against Johnny Depp, alleging that he coordinated a harassment campaign on Twitter and orchestrated online petitions to get her fired from Aquaman and L'Oréal.
November 2020: Depp Lost Libel Claim
In November 2020, the presiding judge found that Johnny Depp lost his libel claim against The Sun, and that the "great majority of alleged assaults of Ms Heard by Mr Depp have been proved".
2020: Death of Amber Heard's Mother
In 2020, Amber Heard's mother, Patricia Paige, passed away.
2020: Online Petition and Depp's Replacement in Films
In 2020, an online petition began to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom following Johnny Depp's loss in his UK libel case and his replacement in the Fantastic Beasts films.
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.
January 2021: Allegations of Unfulfilled Donations
In January 2021, the Daily Mail reported an allegation by Johnny Depp's lawyers that Amber Heard had not completed her donations to charity.
February 2021: Series Finale of 'The Stand'
In February 2021, the series finale of The Stand aired.
March 2021: Depp's Appeal Rejected
In March 2021, Johnny Depp's appeal to overturn the verdict in his libel case against The Sun was rejected.
April 2021: Birth of First Child
In April 2021, Amber Heard had her first child, a daughter, via surrogacy.
December 2021: Relationship with Bianca Butti Ends
In December 2021, Amber Heard's relationship with actress and cinematographer Bianca Butti ended.
December 2021: ACLU Testimony on 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 received in her name between 2016 and 2018.
June 1, 2022: Verdict in Depp-Heard Trial
On June 1, 2022, the jury in the Depp-Heard trial found that Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp with actual malice, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (later reduced to $350,000). The jury also found that one of Waldman's statements was defamatory towards Heard, awarding her $2 million in compensatory damages.
December 2022: Depp and Heard settle the case
In December 2022, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settled their case after both filed to appeal the verdict. Heard stated that she "simply cannot go through" a retrial, while Depp's lawyers stated that the settlement would result in $1 million being paid to Depp by Heard's insurer, which Depp pledged to donate to charities.
2022: Depp v. Heard Trial and Petition Signatures
By the start of the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial in the US, the petition to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom had reached 2 million signatures.
2022: Testimony on Donation Fulfillment
During the 2022 Depp v. Heard trial, it was revealed that Amber Heard had donated $250,000 to CHLA as of 2021. Heard testified that she planned to resume donations when financially able, having spent over $6 million on legal fees.
2022: Testimony on Depp's Earnings
In her 2022 testimony, Amber Heard stated that she would have been entitled to half of Johnny Depp's $65 million earnings during their marriage had she requested it, due to the absence of a pre-nuptial agreement.
June 2023: Residency in Madrid, Spain
2023: Critics observe scenes were cut from 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'
Following the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2023, critics observed that a number of Amber Heard's scenes seem to have been cut from the film, as she claimed in court.
2023: Release of 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom'
In 2023, Amber Heard reprised her Mera role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
December 2024: Announced Second Pregnancy
In December 2024, Amber Heard announced that she is expecting her second child.
May 11, 2025: Birth of Twins
On May 11, 2025, Amber Heard announced the arrival of twins, a daughter and son.
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