The actress, 36, reveals in a video clip that she was unhappy at the time because "my dog stepped on a bee." Given the gravity of the situation, she winced theatrically in her seat after her comment, which made many courtroom viewers laugh.
Amber Heard’s ‘My Dog Stepped On A Bee’ Testimony Mocked On Tiktok
The video of her comment quickly went popular on social media, with individuals combining her words with their rhyming lines. One TikTok clip, for example, follows the Heard video with a man remarking, "My dad has to pee," and a woman adding, "My mom is stuck in a tree."
On TikTok, a search for "#mydogsteppedonabee" yields almost 27 million views of various variants of the trend. "Amber's telling lies about me," says an animated bumblebee in one popular post with over 2 million views.
The trial of Heard and Depp has been halted this week as the judge attends a previously planned meeting. On Monday, May 16, things are scheduled to restart.
Since the trial began on Monday, April 11, there has been a surge of popular support for Depp, which a body language expert predicted because the actress "doesn't come across well" in court.
Fans were irritated by Heard's "monotone" voice and allegedly "fabricated" facial gestures, according to Dr. Louise Mahler, who added that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor was also playing "a character."
He has, however, been consistent in his movement and expressions, which helps viewers to "trust" him. Mahler said of his courtroom acts, "It's a credible performance." "Is this an authentic performance? Who can say? But that is exactly how their actions are seen."
