Actress Amber Heard, who was at the center of a widely publicized defamation trial with her former husband and Hollywood star Johnny Depp, has opted to break her silence after a long time.
The celeb was seen making some very rare public comments reflecting on the impact that this case had and how it affected her personally and in a professional manner. In interviews after the trial's conclusion, she further addressed how it took an emotional toll on her.
{img}She spoke about the court proceedings and how they were so draining for her to put her life in the light of the public eye.
This includes facing more allegations, criticism, and harassment across the board, she added. After the trial's conclusion, she shared more about online threats and hostile attention due to the widespread coverage. 'This compounded the trauma of reliving painful parts of my past during the testimony,' she added.
{img}The actress says she was so upset and disappointed with the manner in which the trial's verdict was perceived by the public.
She suggested that the cultural narratives linked to gender as well as abuse played a major role in shaping media coverage as well as audience reaction.