Johnny Depp was spotted hugging his two lawyers on Friday after they delivered their closing statements in court.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star, 58, is currently embroiled in a high-profile defamation lawsuit, in which he is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for $50million.
Depp’s team says he lost out on potential gains after Heard, 36, called herself a “public figure representing domestic violence” in an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018.
Although Depp was not mentioned by name in the op-ed, his lawyers say it was about him and it caused him to lose work. Depp has repeatedly denied allegations that he was physically abusive towards his ex-wife.
Heard strikes back for $100 million – alleging she was only ever violent towards Depp in self-defense or in defense of her younger sister, according to NBC News, and for comments made by Adam Waldman, the Depp’s former attorney.
On Friday (May 27), lawyers for both sides were able to present their final arguments in the case.
One of Depp’s attorneys, Ben Chew, told the jury:
“You have now come to know the real Amber Heard. It’s frightening. »
Chew added that Depp “ does not deserve to have his life and legacy destroyed by a vicious lie“, before adding: “To tarnish him as an aggressor is to destroy him in the eyes of many of these [fans], who will never look at it the same way again. »
Attorney #CamilleVasquez told the jury that #AmberHeard wants them to believe her lies. @LawCrimeNetwork pic.twitter.com/JDEah3tGkB
—Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) May 27, 2022
“This case is about telling you his story and the truth about what really happened,” Chew continued: “It’s about restoring his reputation. It’s about showing Mr. Depp’s children, Lily-Rose and Jack, that the truth is worth fighting for. »
Meanwhile, in the rebuttal, attorney Camille Vasquez criticized Heard’s “performance” in the courtroom, telling the jury:
“His story is not a constant narrative, it never stays the same. »
Vasquez then pleaded with the jury to “give Johnny his life back.”
When Chew and Vasquez returned to their seats next to Depp, fans noticed the actor kissing his two attorneys – giving them a hug.
When you go into battle you are always flanked by your strongest warriors.
They stood, by his side, and fought valiantly.
Regardless of the outcome, we heard you Johnny.
We believe you.#JohnnyDeppIsInnocent #JohnnyDepp #CamilleVasquez #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeardTrial pic.twitter.com/FNqhb0pPJi
— MandyC1970 (@MandyCTexas) May 27, 2022
Johnny depp hugging ben & camille is the best thing ever i swear i'm emotional 😭 #JusticeForJohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppAmberHeardTrial pic.twitter.com/RtGFOQ0Mwv
— am (@deppsamarrx) May 27, 2022
In response to the emotional moment, many Depp fans took to Twitter to praise the team.
“When you go into battle you are always flanked by your strongest warriors,” one person tweeted. “They stood by his side and fought valiantly. No matter the outcome, we heard you Johnny. We believe you. »
A second person added: “Such a healthy moment. Johnny Depp smiling then kissing Ben Chew after the latter asked the jury to restore Johnny’s name and reputation! »
Now, the jury is deliberating to reach a verdict in this case.
