In a recent Instagram Story — which has beenpinned to his profile as a “PSA”— the actor, 59, warned fans, “I do not have any private or side accounts on any platforms.”
“I ask that you remain cautious as it seems these fake accounts can be relentless. My team is working to combat the problem. Thank you for your continued support and for making me aware of this issue!” Depp continued, signing off the note, “Love & respect, JD X.”
His message to fans comes two weeks after thePirates of the Caribbeanstarwon all three defamation claimsin his case against ex-wifeAmber Heardover her 2018 op-ed about coming forward as a survivor of domestic abuse.
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The jury awarded Depp $15 million in damages but Heard, 36, will only have to pay $10.35 million due to a Virginia law capping punitive damages (the judge reduced the amount). Additionally, Heard was awarded $2 million in damages for her counterclaims against Depp.
On Sunday, Depp performed with frequent musical partnerJeff Beckat the Helsinki Blues Festival, as a source told PEOPLE the following daythat he has “moved on"from the defamation trial.
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“The trial was necessary, but he is happy that it’s over,” the insider said. “Although he is relieved about the jury’s verdict, he isn’t gloating about it.”
“He isn’t even talking about the trial now,” the source added of Depp. “He filed the lawsuit, because he considered it necessary. He has moved on though. He is now able to get back to what he loves doing. Heenjoys performing andhas a busy summer ahead. He is also looking forward to continue working. He just wants his career back. He loves filming.”
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On June 9, Depp and Beck, 77,announced their upcoming album, titled18, set to be released on July 15.
Two days earlier, theSweeney Toddactor joinedTikTokand thanked his “loyal” fans alongside a montage of his recent music touring with Beck, with the caption, “To all of my most treasured, loyal and unwavering supporters. We’ve been everywhere together, we have seen everything together. We have walked the same road together. We did the right thing together, all because you cared.”
A spokesperson for Heard, whoplans to appeal the verdict, responded toDepp’s message in a statement, saying, “As Johnny Depp says he’s ‘moving forward,’ women’s rights are moving backward. The verdict’s message to victims of domestic violence is … be afraid to stand up and speak out.”
source: people.com
