The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was one of the most remarkable cases in history.
Throughout the proceedings, Depp's behavior was noticed by many when he almost entirely avoided making eye contact with Heard.
Many commentators speculated that Depp's avoidance of eye contact was due to feelings of guilt or avoidance. However, the true reason was quite different.
Johnny Depp avoids eye contact with ex-wife Amber Heard in court for one little-known reason
During the trial, Depp's lawyers explained the exact reason why he did not want to look at Heard.
Lawyer Camille Vasquez asked Heard if she knew why Depp refused to look at her throughout the trial. To this unexpected question, Heard admitted that she was unsure.
Vasquez then explained that Depp had promised Heard that he would never look into her eyes again.
At their final meeting in 2016, Depp had stated clearly: "We will never see each other again. You will never see my eyes again."
Therefore, Depp did not make eye contact with Heard once during the entire defamation trial.
However, Heard denied that this was the reason Depp avoided looking at her. She said "As far as I know, he couldn't look at me."
But Vasquez quickly dismissed: "No, he didn't want to look at you."
Depp's behavior during the trial sparked a lot of debate in the public discourse.
Some felt that his constant downward gaze and eye avoidance were a concerning sign. Eventually, though, Depp won the case and was awarded $15 million in damages.
Amber Heard, following her loss in a legal battle against her ex-husband, made significant life changes including altering her name and departing from Hollywood.
After the highly publicized legal proceedings, Amber Heard faced many outcomes, which seemed to impact her personal and professional life deeply.
In response to the trial's conclusion, she opted to change her name and distance herself from the Hollywood spotlight.
In the new country, she has chosen to adopt a new name - Martha Jane Cannary, the real name of the old West American sharpshooter Calamity Jane.
Heard has also relocated to Mallorca, Spain, to start a new life.
The change of location allows her to begin again without constant media attention. Her proficiency in Spanish also aids in her integration into the Spanish-speaking community.
Furthermore, Heard also focuses now on raising her daughter Oonagh, who was born through surrogacy in 2021, and enjoying quality time with her.
Meanwhile, Johnny Depp has also found comfort and peace in a new country, London. According to close sources, Depp feels content and at home there.
