Amber Heard is trading Hollywood hustle for Spanish sunshine! Nearly two years after her headline-grabbing defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp, Heard is embracing a quieter life abroad with her young daughter.
Hitting Reset in Madrid
A source close to Heard exclusively dished to Us Weekly that the actress is thriving in Madrid, Spain, with her 3-year-old daughter Oonagh. Apparently, the “energy” of Los Angeles just wasn’t a vibe for Heard. “She feels safe and secure, and she’s surrounded by better people where she is,” the insider revealed.
Mommyhood & Movies: A Balancing Act
While raising her daughter is her top priority, Heard isn’t giving up on her acting career entirely. The source assures us that acting remains her passion. Since her move to Spain, Heard has dipped her toes back into modeling and worked on various projects. She even made a promotional appearance for her film “In the Fire” at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy last year.
A Look Back: The Depp-Heard Trial
For those who need a refresher, Heard’s life took a dramatic turn following her very public and messy legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp. Depp sued Heard for defamation in 2019 after she penned an op-ed referencing her experiences as a domestic violence survivor. The highly publicized trial captivated audiences worldwide in 2022, with both Depp and Heard taking the stand. Ultimately, the jury sided with Depp, and Heard appealed the decision.
Settling the Score & Seeking Solace
The legal wrangling finally came to an end in December 2022 when the former couple reached a settlement. Heard opened up about her decision on social media, expressing her disappointment in the American legal system and the relentless negativity she faced online. She stated that the trial experience left her feeling like she “needed to get away.”
Finding Peace in Spain
And get away she did! A separate source tells Us Weekly that Heard feels like a weight has been lifted since her move to Europe. She’s embracing the peace and quiet, a far cry from the whirlwind of the trial.
Heard recently celebrated her 38th birthday with a bubbly toast, and from the looks of her Instagram post, she’s radiating happiness!
Will Amber Heard return to the Hollywood spotlight? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure, though: this leading lady is rewriting her narrative, one sunny Spanish chapter at a time!
