News | Entertainment
20 Oct 2025 13:22
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Johnny Depp has a newfound "sense of peace" after winning his defamation case against Amber Heard

    The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor was awarded over $10 million in damages in June after suing his ex-wife over an op-ed she wrote in 2018 about being a victim of domestic violence


    His lawyer, Camille Vasquez, said of delivering the verdict to her famous client: "The court was very kind to provide us with a room that we used for lunch and meetings and when we FaceTimed him he was so relieved, happy and grateful.

    "It was nice to see him smile.

    "A mutual friend told me, 'I haven't seen Johnny smile like that in six years.'

    "It's true, there's a sense of peace to him now that he just didn't have before.

    "He was able to tell his story and was infinitely grateful and moved. We all were. I still get a bit emotional about it - to give him his life back."

    While Johnny wasn't in court to hear the verdict, it was a tense time for his legal team and they had a "dance party" to relieve their nerves when they were told the jury had concluded their deliberations.

    Camille told Hola USA: "When we got a notification that the verdict would be read, we were in a very intense game of Monopoly.

    "Despite that, we quickly threw all our money and we had a little dance party to get our wiggles out. Then we received the verdict.

    "It was overwhelmingly positive for Johnny and we immediately got him on the phone."

    Despite this, Camille's day almost ended in disaster as she and fellow lawyer Benjamin Chew got stuck in a lift.

    She added: "After we composed ourselves, Ben and I decided we should go outside to make a statement but when we were inside the lift heading down, it broke!

    "We thought we would be stuck there but thankfully the boys managed to open the doors and we got out and were able to give the statement. It was a day I'll never forget."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     20 Oct: Cardi B has blasted haters who are "trying to take endorsements" from her
     20 Oct: Bette Midler "always adored" the "inimitable" Diane Keaton
     20 Oct: The true political fights of One Battle After Another unfortunately happen on the edges of the frame
     20 Oct: Sofia Richie Grainge is expecting her second child
     20 Oct: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have described Ace Frehley as an "irreplaceable rock soldier" following his death, aged 74
     20 Oct: Britney Spears has hit back at her "angry" ex Kevin Federline, claiming he is "literally attacking" her in interviews to promote his new book
     20 Oct: Alanis Morissette is "terrified" of her Las Vegas residency
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    North Otago coach Luke Herden reckons they're peaking at the business end of rugby's Heartland Championship More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Power prices have been the biggest driver of New Zealand's current inflation spike More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    A Dunedin man's been charged over an alleged drunken snooze - while leaving his foot on his car's accelerator pedal 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Cardi B has blasted haters who are "trying to take endorsements" from her 13:00

    Politics:
    The Prime Minister says he'd pay teachers and health workers more if it were possible - but for now they need to return to negotiating 12:57

    Motorsports:
    Liam Lawson's lamenting a missed opportunity across the three days of Formula One's United States Grand Prix 12:47

    Cricket:
    Nathan Smith's keen to keep developing as an all-rounder in international cricket 12:47

    Entertainment:
    Bette Midler "always adored" the "inimitable" Diane Keaton 12:30

    Politics:
    The Prime Minister's in favour of Fonterra's selling Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti - but says it's not his decision 12:27

    Motoring:
    F1 standings: Oscar Piastri says too early for McLaren to prioritise drivers as Max Verstappen continues charge 12:27

    Motoring:
    Police says motorbike riders must take care, after four crashes at an organised police, monitored event on Saturday - between Whatawhata North and Huntly 12:27

    International:
    Olympic BMX champion Saya Sakakibara still fears racing after brother Kai’s horrific crash 12:17


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd