Amber Heard sought refuge in a new country after a widely covered trial between the pair ended in Johnny Depp's favour
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Amber Heard has spoken out following Johnny Depp's recent arrival in her new home country.
Two years after their highly publicized court case, Heard has moved to Spain to begin a new chapter with her daughter.
The defamation trial in the U.S., which was widely covered, ultimately ended in Depp's favor.
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Heard initially relocated to Mallorca, but later settled in Madrid, where she has been living quietly since the legal battle concluded.
However, after encountering paparazzi in Madrid, she shared a few words when asked about Depp's visit to Spain.
Depp is scheduled to arrive in Spain on September 24 to present his project Modi, a film about painter Amedeo Modigliani.
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As for Heard, she expressed how much better she's felt since making the move to Spain.
She said she didn't want to dwell on Depp's visit.
She shared, "I'm living here in Madrid, I love Spain.
Heard moved to Spain after the trial
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"I'm very lucky to be here, and regarding my past, I don't feel like thinking or talking about it, because I'm happy and in peace."
Previously, Heard explained her decision to move, noting that she admired the 'moral values' of the country.
She added, "Also, the people, the vibes. People here are very respectful and happy. I appreciate that."
Depp had sued Heard for defamation after she wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post, where she discussed her experiences with sexual assault and domestic violence.
Though Depp wasn't mentioned by name in the article, he still sued Heard over its implications.
The trial ended with the jury siding with Depp, ordering Heard to pay him $15 million in damages.
Heard lived in Mallorca before moving to Madrid
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However, the jury also ruled in favor of part of Heard's countersuit, awarding her $2 million.
Heard eventually paid $1 million to Depp and has since stepped away from the public eye.
Since the trial and her relocation, she has focused on raising her three-year-old daughter and mastering Spanish with a local accent.
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While living in Mallorca, Heard adopted a pseudonym, though local media eventually discovered her presence.
As of July 2024, Heard hasn't taken on any new acting roles, with no upcoming projects listed on her IMDb page.
She had reprised her role in Aquaman 2, the sequel to Aquaman, which was released in 2023.