People Notice Johnny Depp Didn’t Look At Amber Heard Once During Entire Trial And There's A Reason Why

Johnny Depp's lawyer ensured Amber Heard was aware of the reason behind Depp's refusal to make eye contact with her during their trial.

The notorious defamation lawsuit between Depp and Heard gripped global audiences in 2022, with hundreds of thousands tuning in daily to watch the proceedings live-streamed.

Nearly two years after Depp emerged victorious in the lawsuit against his former wife, the entire trial is accessible for viewing.

Those interested can watch it through a Netflix documentary titled "Depp v. Heard."

Depp had initiated a $50 million lawsuit against Heard concerning a 2018 article she authored for the Washington Post, entitled: 

"I spoke up against sexual violence - and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change."

Although the article did not mention Depp by name, his legal team argued that it indirectly accused him of abusing Heard during their time together.

Throughout the trial, Heard accused Depp of abuse while they were together. 

However, Depp adopted a notable strategy during the times Heard testified.

When Depp’s attorney, Camille Vasquez, was cross-examining Heard, she questioned why Depp had avoided making eye contact with her throughout the trial.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's defamation trial was highly publicized. Ernesto Ruscio / Getty Images

In the courtroom, Vasquez pointed out: "Mr. Depp hasn't looked at you once this entire trial, has he?"

Heard responded: "Not that I've noticed, no."

Vasquez pressed further: "You've looked at him many times, haven't you?"

To which, the star of "Aquaman" replied: "Yes, I have."

Some spectators found the absence of eye contact troubling, possibly suggesting guilt, yet there was a deeper reason behind Depp’s behavior.

Vasquez clarified the situation in court, stating: "You know exactly why Mr. Depp won't look back at you, don't you? 

"He promised you would never see his eyes again, isn't that true?"

The jury sided with Depp. Dave Benett / WireImage

Although Heard seemed to dismiss this, a recording from the former couple’s last meeting in 2016 was played. 

In it, Depp was heard saying: "We won't have to see each other again. You will not see my eyes again."

Heard maintained that Depp 'couldn't' look at her, rather than 'wouldn’t.'

She asserted: "As far as I know, he cannot look at me."

To which Vasquez countered: "He won't look at you, right Ms. Heard?"

Despite her claim: "He can’t," the jury ultimately sided with Depp after six weeks, ordering Heard to pay him $15 million in damages.

The documentary "Depp vs Heard" is now available for streaming on Netflix.