"I am obsessed with the truth" is pretty much the summary of EVERY person I know who has been victimized by a narcissistic personality disordered person. Everything has been so twisted and manipulated, that you have to cling to truth, and even years away from the abuser, you still meticulously catalog your life to prove you aren't crazy, aren't making things up, aren't hysterical.
Absolutely, that is my personal experience as well. It has been 6-7 years in some cases and I am still obsessed with the truth. But I also know like Amber, these people always dig their own holes and ultimately fall into it themselves.
What an interesting comment. I am obsessed with being truthful … same reason … when you have been gaslit you become more strict with it … thank you for sharing such an insightful comment
I learned in college (and from personal experience) that victims are less likely to look at their abuser in court (avoidance), and abusers are more likely to stare down their victims in court (intimidation). Just putting that out there.
@1:53:17 “The basic truth is, its pretty simple, people are generally kind and curious” is probably one of the most beautiful things I’ve heard in a while. And that coming from someone who got through serious abuse as a child and struggled a lot as a grown man
He is givng a whole TED talk on the stand and I am so here for it! This is the most he ever spoke in public. Now I want to go rewatch all Pirate movies lol
Him explaining his thoughts process on his characters and knowing sometimes he was listening to music when filming gave a whole new perspective. When he was talking about Edward Scissorhands taking after a child/puppy and all the wonderment that comes with new things made me remember the facial expressions and the movies and I actually smiled when he was talking about it. Def going to be binge watching his movies this weekend.
The secret window is a brilliant performance. Disney would be making a big mistake to not se his skill for pirates 5. I hope something changes there mind.
@@jacquiehosey1029 I think Hollywood will see public support of him. If we still love him and stand behind him, then Hollywood will accept him. You know they react a lot off of public opinion. It would be a wonderful kick in the ass if fter all of this they announce Pirate 6 in the works starring JD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I started watching this when Amber started her testimony. I'm just now going back to hear his testimony. What a stark contrast!!!! He doesn't remotely set off my BS detector at all. Rather he comes across as genuine, sensitive, and poetic, even though he sometimes struggles to express exactly what he wants to say. Being open about his flaws is definitely different than AH and makes him much more believable.
As everyone else above has stated, I am doing the same thing. When I saw her testimony, I didn’t believe her and wanted to go back to see if Johnny was at all believable. Now that I’ve seen him I can firmly say, I don’t believe a damn word that comes from Amber’s mouth, I believe Johnny.
I have followed Johnny Depp’s career since the 90’s and can say confidently that Johnny has always spoken in that soft, nervous, shy tone, with a bit of a nervous grin now and again. If you watch any interview years before he even knew Amber that’s how he is, yes I believe he was nervous on the stand and can’t say I blame him he has waited years to tell the world this but he is a genuine soul and how he speaks here is how he speaks all the time.
Same, he always seems very measured, thoughtful, shy with a slight stutter when he gets nervous. He always came across to me as a very private recluse.
A friend of mine worked for him a couple summers on his island. She knows him personally and said that he is truly always like this. Less nervous but measured and thoughtful
I just came from Dr. Grande's analysis and was saying this to myself the whole time when he discussed Johnny's mannerisms on the stand. Thats how he always has been. I recently watched BTS for 'Crybaby'. He's always spoken like that. Maybe a little longer pauses during parts of the trial but how are you going to professionally try to retell the turd story in the court room? Haha. You have to get your shit (no pun intended) together.
What Depp is doing here is in a way adressing mental illenss like Bipolar and boarderline dissorder. Depp has gotten attacked by the Metoo movment. And the Metoo movement followed Amber and helped Amber attack Johnny. My x wife in the states is diagnosed being Bipolar. She got thrown out of my country by the police because they found her lying not acceptable and very distructive for me and herself. People like me and Johnny.. Who has been attacked by mental illeness like Amber has a problem with... It is adressing the false side of the meetoo movement that very often is connected to personality disorders. Making up stories about those close to you that is followed by the Metoo movement. It is all about a mixture of mentall illness and personality disorders. Because lots of these women follow the metoo movement. Of course.. You have men that has done wrong things to women that deserves to be called out by society. Point is that I have nothing to do with it and neighter do Johnny. So finding the truth is important before we jundge people. If Johnny is a victim of it.. Like we all know he is. Then that adresses all the men who has been victims of the mental illness of the attackers. 70% of those who are diagnosed with boarderline disorder are women. And it`s not fair to them having boarderline disorder like Amber have. we are talking about Amber being a victim as a child. Eighter experiancing violence being a child or she has been sexually abused as a young girl. The result of it is women like Amber and her personality disorder. So you see.. Adressing Johnny being a victim of the meetoo movement for things he did not do. It adresses the same problem lots of men who are innocent.. To be fair I will have to say that we cannot really blame Amber eighter. She is sick, but she needs to be met with understanding from society. So this case here.. It is complex, but it needs to be adressed. So Johnny is in fact a victim of Ambers personality disorder.. A personality disorder that was followed by the metoo movement. Not fair to Johnny and other men who fall victim to it. So Johnny is putting a face on us men who had to go through this. And we did not choose the distruction that women like Amber did choose. Again she did not choose to get boarderline disorder. Understanding is key here. Johnny is walking the same road as many men have walked. And this is never adressed by the public. It should be adressed.
Around 2hr 23min you’d asked the difference between “Roxycodone” and “oxycodone”. In case no one answered, roxycodone is the brand name and oxycodone is the generic. Also, oxyCONTIN is the extended release form (oxycodone is the immediate release form). The extended release form tends to relieve pain for a longer duration of time than the immediate release. (Source, I’m an RN.)
Chronic pain sufferer of 30+ years. I really resonate with Depp’s testimony. People don’t understand: you take it to function and, yes, your body gets dependent physically so you deal with “withdrawal.” It’s a hard line to walk. I’m so very proud of him for getting off them, when there was emotional dependence.
Johnnys been unable to speak about this for years now. I think all his thoughts on this are just pouring out of him now, like a therapy session. Probably not the best place and strategy for that to happen, but it’s happening. Also, this rambling, fluid slow cadence is how he’s talked in every interview I’ve ever seen him in.
He speaks very carefully. I would believe that words mean a lot to him. I was raised in an abusive household, this is how I speak as well. I never want to say anything I do not mean and I want to mean what I say.
@@Booksnsourdough I actually think he speaks differently in the tapes. More strongly (as in confident) and relaxed like a casual conversation. That’s not a bad thing. Speaking with your partner is different than speaking with strangers or in a public setting. I’m just saying this “bored and droning” cadence everyone is commenting on is not a facade he’s putting on for the trial. He’s always talked like that.
Ooof I'm in tears! When he says the psychological and emotional abuse is worse than the physical. EVERY. DOMESTIC. VIOLENCE. SURVIVOR. WILL. FEEL. THAT. TO. THEIR. CORE!!!!!!
I went through extreme childhood abuse. The thing that still haunts me 4 decades later isn’t the beating, its the psychological/emotional abuse. It never goes away.
I was always terrified of my mother. Her words were like stones raining down on me relentlessly for years and years; and with such unnecessary cruelty.
@@one_more_chance4694 I'm so sorry! I held a lot of resentment for a very long time till I realised it still destroyed me and I refused to let it define me any longer. I hope you find the same peace that I did 🥰
I agree that they both will be negatively impacted by this case but I think Johnny Depp has nothing left to lose anymore. This is actually good for him because he is standing up for himself and should do so.
I somewhat disagree about the negative impact in Mr. Depp’s regard. It couldn’t get anymore negative than it’s been for him and I think any verdict may not matter if the court of public opinion is swayed.
@@CrystalMang0 i think it will "hurt" Mr. Depp in a way that he has no more Outer self he is stripping his Mental and past in public and then there are no more "faces" he waers in public.
As a therapist I am flabbergasted that their couple's therapist did not help them see how their abuse in their childhood helped normalize it in the relationship. When Depp was asked that question directly he struggled with it more than any other question. Having been abused by his mother was THE reason that was so slow to see it for what it was a=nd escape.
johnny doesn't have to be an angel, in order to be the victim. I don't understand this logic of them being both guilty. The woman made some very specific claims against him and she appears to have faked evidence (allegedly..). I don't care about sh** he may have said in anger. So what now if you are pissed at someone who tries to frame you and you say shit, all of a sudden it's legal to frame that person? So then the thing to do when you're screwing someone over is to make sure you also provoke a reaction out of them to what you did to them, then make it public? boom, how to legally get away with murder
Thank you. I really genuinely wonder: if the primary abuser was the man instead of the woman, would we look at her fighting back as "also being abusive" or would we default to "yeah, she was just trying to get the abuse to stop." We don't know exactly what has happened yet; that's what this trial is for. But I'm leaning towards the person playing mind tricks with her costumes as being the malicious party right now.
@@Kiterpuss there is technically no such thing as mutual abuse just reactive, which is often looked at as being of fault of the abuser regardless of gender 👌 but in civil cases like this , its not so cut and dry, its like they have to prove amber was atleast responsible for 51% of the abuse
as an addict who got off of opiates, his testimony makes me want to cry. that’s exactly how it felt for me, hating that i was addicted but feeling the need to numb. it makes me so happy that he’s clean
I’ve been clean clean for a 2 years in sept. That one relapse and the pain the come down ( withdrawal) came with was enough for me to not ever want to do it again. I’m so glad hes clean and learning how to heal in a healthy way now
I’ve been hooked on over the counter meds codeine, opiate withdrawal is god awful and I’m about to kick it with help from doctors and hopefully it works. The fact that AH team are using his substance abuse issues as a way to explain the abuse and that he won’t remember. Addicts know when your hooked on something you develop a tolerance and taking it just makes you feel normal and it’s unlikely you won’t remember what happened. The I’ve never taken roxys so I’m not sure how they affect you.
@@ashbash635 I unfortunately remember everything I’ve done/ been through while on drugs. My choice, like johnnys, was opiates which makes me disgusted even more with AH and her team are trying to make it seem like he was a drugged up, blacking out monster when on the drugs. And Roxy’s are almost the same as Oxys except a lower dose of Roxy was almost equal to my dose of oxy. Thankfully the program I’m on now has helped tremendously and the meds that go with it have been a life safer. I’m so glad you’re better and on the right track. It’s hard at first and certain things trigger a need but it’s so worth living life sober after you’ve been down that road. Hope you continue sobriety and live a long and healthy life ❤️
My addiction started with 180mg a day of oxycodone. It developed to snorting 5 grams of H a day, plus other drugs. I've been on methadone for it for 4 plus years and never a relapse. First time in recovery and it worked. This is heartbreaking. Also, the audio of him moaning sounds like he's in withdrawal.
I watched first Amber's side and now I am watching Depp's. She made me feel nothing. He already made me almost cry talking abou his childhood and drug abuse.
This is how I felt. I started watching with Dr Currys testimony, so I missed most of JDs case. Amber (and her experts) made me annoyed and angry. I rolled my eyes at her disengenuous testimony more than I can count. But rewatching Johnny's tratimony, and people before him, it feels so much more genuine. I genuinely sympathized when he recounted his childhood, and his difficulty processing to answer was palpable.
I've never seen Pirates; I'm not a Johnny Depp fangirl. But I am a disabled person, and was a disabled kid and know what it's like to be berated by an awful mother. His testimony about that shook me hard. Thanks for doing this Emily.
The thing with Johnny is that he always comes across incredibly humble and grounded for a man that is incredibly wealthy and famous globally. You do feel like you could have a drink with him and he wouldn't make you feel intimidated etc. People say his dragging things but i think his taking his time to pick his words and make sure he says what he needs to say correctly. Lawyers will pull your words apart and his being cautious. This is important for men in DV relationships..... Its true, the things you went through has children you think are normal till your an adult.....I feel him.
i agree! i did not fell sleepy or bored. it's actually soothing to hear someone be so careful with the words he uses. it's actually kind of sad but beautiful
He’s ADHD. I heard this somewhere and makes total sense to me as I also have ADHD. answering questions or telling a story can be like climbing a tree. Instead of just going straight up you wonder out onto every branch on your way.
@@VirginiaGeorge I think it's because it's traumatizing and hard for him to talk about. What amber put him through is EXACTLY what his mother put him through as a child. I feel so much empathy for him it breaks my heart 😞
@@maryc4463 I bet it’s a bit of both. After watching like 9 weeks of the trial, I decided to go back and hear his opening statement again. The second time I felt it in my heart and soul. I also think it’s much better this time. I thought talking slow and going around the world and back to answer a question was odd. Don’t get me wrong, I have loved JD since Gilbert Grape but had never heard him be him. I totally understand why he’s talking slow and all bc this man is an introvert, ADD, private, it’s painful and it was hard for him to get comfy. He’s doing great. So proud of him doing this ❤️❤️ Really interesting to listen to his opening after hearing 8 or 9 weeks.
@@Regi254. yes I think you're totally right, it's a combination of everything, and just who he is. Funnily enough I haven't seen the opening statements...I'm going to go and watch it now lol
I have cronic depression and I do this too whenever I am asked ANYTHING at all. I need to paint a picture so the context of the situation, the emotions come out clearly, that way anyone can understand what I am going through
Defense made such a big deal in opening about how everyone testifying was on his payroll. So I think they made Johnny testify about all of Amber’s friends living rent free.. especially because of Issac!! They made it a point to ask him if he felt indebted to Depp for all that he had done for him etc.. Side note: Isaac has had the best impact in this trial so far for me. So memorable! ❤️ He was jovial, real, & honest! And I loved that every memory he had of what Amber was wearing and how her hair looked was proven to be right the next day when we watched the surveillance videos! I love him!
People of character would feel indebted, especially with housing costs what they are. Says another about the heard gang that they didn't. He was their cash cow and she tried to make Elon her next. First sign of her character was when she went to his trailer while still married.
Isaac was a perfect witness for JD. He was so open and honest that his testimony was perfect! I wish Emily would go back and do a reaction of Isaac Baruch on the stand. I love the attorney Andrea Burkheart’s breakdown of Isaac’s testimony. It’s a must see y’all!
Talking to and explaining to the childern instead of just imposing rules and punishing them. That is like a typical Swedish parent. Spanking children became a crime in the 1970s.
Watching this back no wonder the jury believes johnny. He seems so genuine and innocent. So happy justice was served. Amber could had amazing human being instead she abused him. I can't believe she took advantage of his kindness abused him
Me too. I couldn't watch his testimony and his cross exam in its entirety. They were triggering because I felt like he was being abused all over again. Now that I know there's a happy ending for his story (at least in this aspect) I'm trying to power through it.
What really triggers me is when the media tries to shut him up by saying it's going to damage his reputation to go public with this etc. It sounds like extortion to me: shut up about how you were abused, or you'll get abused again
Exactly, the woman shouted first so don’t correct anyone just stay quiet and take it. We don’t care about the truth you’ve already got a label. It shows so much that is wrong in society, stereotypes and systemic prejudice to gender / appearance
I don’t like how Amber thinks that she should be listened to about her allegations and using her “voice” yet when Johnny alleged abuse by her she completely dismisses it as preposterous and crazy. Her words. So we should believe her but not believe him? And the media are claiming amber is suffering the backlash of speaking out yet they are completely biased to her side and portray her as the victim and demonize Depp over and over. Some of the msm headlines I have seen are very disturbing and they keep linking Johnny to his fans attacking her online as if he has any control over that. So who is really suffering the backlash? I’ve even heard that him taking her to court is him continuing to abuse her. They never mention what started this and her writing about him and referencing her allegations. She says he won’t leave her alone, why then would she write about him if that were true.
My ADHD kicked in and I couldn’t stop just staring at him and wondering “How can someone look like a kid in his mid twenties and also look like an old mob boss at the same time?” Now I’m obsessing over that.
Did they check into Eve's devices? There are words going around that she took pictures of the jury. Wouldn't that be compromising to their safety and against the laws and rules of the court?
I could listen to him talk for hours! He seems so cool and very likeable. I would have a drink with him. I never knew Nick Cage started his career. Little gems we would never get because he is so private.
When he named dropped Nick cage…. I was like I should have known. Nick didn’t want to rise to fame because of his family name so he grinded when he was young. It was a surprise but not too much when Johnny mentioned it!! Super cool to learn!
I’m a psychotherapist & your comment about trauma bonding is at the heart of all of this. The trauma bonding context adds a whole other dimension to this case, imo.
@@liseklerekoper2441 I thought trauma bonding was a strong yet potentially unhealthy connection being created when two people go through a trauma together?
@@Feverm00n - You’re correct. Trauma bonding occurs when a person experiencing abuse develops an unhealthy attachment to their abuser. They may rationalize or defend the abusive actions, feel a sense of loyalty, isolate from others, &/or hope that the abuser's behavior will change. However, the root of trauma bonding & why certain people experience these types of relationships almost always comes from growing up in dysfunctional relationships of some kind & experiencing trauma themselves as a child or teen. They often were abandoned by a parent either emotionally, physically, or both, & often observed their parents in an abusive & codependent relationship of some type. It’s usually the past history that makes a person more likely to choose partners where the red flags are either ignored or missed, and to re-create patterns that are familiar from their earlier years of life.
I also forgot that Johnny was a member of the guys that made the film after Heath Ledger’s passing so that Heath’s daughter could be proud of her dad’s work. Ugh. Even then he showed how caring he was for not just his kids but other kids too. And the charity work he does as Jack Sparrow for kids in hospitals to cheer them on and battle their illnesses. How is this man here? He has no previous history of violence. Again, she triggered a trauma and he responded, yes, not positive, but I have PTSD and I still have actively protective responses to people touching me with out my consent after I was (g)raped, and had to suffer through DV. 😫😖 I’m sorry but I identify so much with Johnny. And as always the survivor is the liar cause the Narc went a step ahead and lied to everyone making the survivor look bad!
Narcissistic and borderline people prey on people with good hearts and then must destroy their reputation so that they can play the victim when they were really the abuser. It's so obvious to me because I lived it myself.
Only commenting to add that when he stepped in to finish the heath ledger movie, he donated his salary to heaths kid. AH didn't even donate the money sje said she was going to from the previous suit. It says a lot
I feel you. If I'm put in a flight/fight/freeze response situation, I often fight. There have been times I've froze. But I will fight my way out more times than not. So, badger me long enough, I'll probably be the one swinging.
@@MygirlsGJPB Please don’t loop all BPD sufferers together like that. No one is the same. Some of us just live day to day going to therapy so that we can be the best version ourselves. Your broad statement is pretty hurtful to those of us that try.
Listening to his story, I'm hearing verbiage that is showing his actual age, and also most likely the voice of his father. "Diner" or "kiddies" are an example. He's showing he's not that teen heartthrob. He's in his late 50's and is a father (just a dad wanting the best for his children). Also, there was a bio out about Depp just before he made Pirates. It covered from the time he was a teen in a band forward and was excellent. We saw the evolution of his ability to create characters. There was an interview with, I believe, David Lettermen when he talked about developing Capt Jack Sparrow. Overall he had a trunk of stuff he carried around that had costume bits and stuff that influenced him as an actor. He'd spend hours going through the trunk to put the looks of the characters together and think of why he was drawn to those things. A trunk of inspiration. His process for acting and music and apparently his artwork is really quite fascinating.
Disney really made so much money off his jack sparrow. Snd to think they almost fired him bc of his take on jack sparrow in the beginning. If he had made just another typical pirate movie they wouldn’t have got past two at best. It was his creativeness that made pirates a huge success. I hope they reverse there decision and let him make a pirates 5. NO ONE COULD MAKE PIRATES SUCCESSFUL AT THIS POINT BUT JOHNNY.
To be honest, this is my first time watching this part of Johnny's testimony. I have watched the other parts of the trial and his testimony, but I avoided watching his testimony about his experience of childhood abuse. I did not experience physical abuse, but I experienced emotional abuse from my mom. Now that I am watching his testimony, you are right Emily, it is triggering memories that I have pushed out of my mind. I will try to get through his testimony because especially now that the verdict has been released, I think I need to watch it. I hope I can watch his whole account of his childhood.
I feel so bad for Johnny. Seemed like he really wanted to stop answering but didn't know if it was too early. He even starts stuttering extra hard but his lawyers don't help him. I agree with Emily, NEXT QUESTION, PLEASE!!!
I'm going back and rewatching a lot of this trial because I only really got bullet points until the last couple days of the trial, where I really intensely watched. This is the hardest part for me. Johnny Depp and I have very similar experiences, especially with the childhood abuse. This part, his childhood testimony, is so, so much more triggering to me than any of the domestic violence or SA (both of which I also experienced.) I'm literally in tears and shaking. I have to take this in small increments. My heart hurts for Johnny so much.
I'm watching back too. Only got into watching at cross of Heard. Wasn't because of tik tok either! She absolutely disgusts me. To lie about what she lied about is horrible. She hurt the credibility of real DA/DV victims. Not the verdict, ELAAAINE!
So unnecessary for all this to come out. You have no control over the presentation of emails, texts, doctors assessment, nurses notes, endless. It's like you're on a ride you can't get off. I feel for everyone in this trial.
@@edgeworldpictures6831 it's really very sad. As it seems he lost a lot of work over accusations so he really had to do something. What compelled Ms.Heard to throw all this stuff out there in the first place?!
I could listen to him talk about his life all day. He's totally captivating. I commend him for his courage and bravery. This isn't about money, it's about truth and I truly hope he wins.
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! it's possible I've missed this being played in court,but even if I have, I won't believe Amber's exaggerated testimony on the subject. Unfortunately she's lied so much during this case that it's impossible to take her word for literally ANYTHING 🤷♀️
@The Amber Heard Playlist!!...it says a LOT about a person when they come on a feed and twist a story...and a LOT about a person when they sit in the witness box and tell a pack of lies as Amber has...
I think (and this is purely speculation) the reason the lawyer didn’t interrupt him was because this case was his chance to speak. To get his story out. It was never about “winning” it was about being heard the lawyer probably knows where the best places are to interrupt but she also knows what her clients goals ultimately are. They can win this with the overwhelming evidence they have and the other witnesses but for him this was his chance to actually speak freely.
Replay Crew 🇦🇺 His sister similarly struggled to express negative statements about others, it shouldn't be surprising, really, it's what comes of being raised by an abusive parent who requires silence. From personal experience, I can tell you, it doesn't matter how old you get, the instinct to secrecy - even defence of your abuser - is so, so hard to swim against. I'm 49 and still find myself struggling to say anything but good about the mother who physically and emotionally abused and neglected me till I moved out at 18, 31 years ago.
@@junerose7868 That's so kind - thank you. I'm in a very different place, now, having been with my (now) husband since we met at uni, 30 years ago. Though I never thought I would take a husband's name (or get married) I took his name because he, and his family, have been more family to me than my blood family ever were. 🥰🥰
I’m a psychotherapist in a private practice & have to correct something that other commenters & Emily said. Gabapentin is not in the same class/type of meds as Valium, Klonopin, Ativan or Xanax, which are benzodiazepines. Gabapentin isn’t a “downer” as Emily said. It’s used primarily for nerve pain, but doesn’t have the same addictive properties as opioids & benzos. It’s also used off label to help balance mood. It was only moved to another class, which isn’t the same class as benzos & opioids, 2-3 yrs ago. Can it be abused? Sure, in very high doses that far exceed standard dosing, but addicts can abuse almost anything, even over the counter meds like Benadryl & certain cold & allergy preparations. Highly addictive meds such as benzos & opiates produce mind-altering effects & can & do trigger addiction even in a standard dose, if the med is used long enough.
^^^^^ I specifically spoke with my psychiatrist about avoiding benzos because of the potential for addiction which is how I was prescribed gabapentin. It can definitely give a loopy feeling depending on your sensitivity and dosage, but at least in my experience, it doesn't make me feel as weird as when I was prescribed Xanax or opioids post-surgery. It's also a different mechanism of action even though they both have something to do with GABA. Also the chemical structures are SUPER different which is going to affect its properties big time
@@maddieb4459 - Exactly & appreciate your piggyback comment as I think there’s a lot of misinformation out there about Gabapentin. Where you actually see it used frequently & in higher dosages is with diabetics who have significant neuropathy/nerve pain. I had a client who was on over 1800mg a day & she wasn’t loopy from it as her body did adjust and it was the only thing that addressed her nerve pain. Benzos are just as scary as opioids, imo, & the detox from that class of drugs is protracted and so, so difficult … even more so than opiates because of how long it goes on.
@@Catglittercrafts - Which is in stark contrast to benzodiazepines which produce effects very similar to alcohol in the body and not, the numbing of limbs. That numbing sensation results because it is primarily a drug for nerve pain/neuropathy, which is a very uncomfortable condition where a person, often diabetics, have a burning & tingling sensation in their limbs. The Gabapentin calms that down and numbs the limbs, that are similar to what you experienced.
His habit of going back and telling context when telling stories, is something I know very well. I its a huge part of deaf culture and my family. I am pretty bad with it too. I suspect its how certain people see the world that in order for you to tell the story the audience needs the context. I am constantly told to hurry up with talking so I understand his habit and appreciate it. I think people that do this see life as an interconnected web rather than a series of events. Everyone is different and we should appreciate that.
I also think it’s very common for people who have experienced trauma they are so used to being gaslit they feel like they need to constantly explain themselves
@@janieponcelet4357 While my use of it is not particularly rooted in much trauma. I can most definitely see that being a reason for many people. By engaging in the this going back and telling the context behaviour its a form of self reassurance and enforcing your story, especially when you have had that denied. In this situation its a form of self comfort. Having thought about it I will do a more extreme version where I repeat the same thing just in different ways when I feel that I am not being listened to or ignored. That's definitely linked to childhood, middle child syndrome. So totally agree, it can also be a trauma induced way of coping for some people. Thanks for the insight.
I liked listening to his testimony. I found it fascinating. The world moves fast and people seem to speak fast these days. But as an introvert myself I thought he did a great job of explaining the context. 👏
He is doing well. As a trial Attorney I prep my witnesses so that the answers are tighter. I agree with you that he opened some doors, but I think he will do ok on cross. However, his legal team may have prepped him this way for a couple of strategic reasons. His legal team may have went this way because of the sheer amount of objections the defense made to each and every question asked during the other parts of the trial. So instead of asking a lot of questions they let him go. This way if the defense started that excessive objection tactic they were in the eyes of the jury doing that to HIM and not his lawyer so to speak. However, I am right there with you on the wandering. His team needed to come in and get him wrapped up on an answer and get that next question on deck. However, he pulled me into the narrative and made me forget we were in trial at some points so I believe that so far his testimony is having a positive effect on the jury. I found him to be credible, likable, authentic, and a good storyteller. I love when I have a witnesses like him to prepare for trial. However, his team must tighten this up some. I also have never seen Rum Diary. I am downloading it so that I can watch it on my flight tomorrow… lol.
Am I the only one not being lost by him? I feel he’s such a private person for all these years that now it’s like seeing behind the curtain at Oz and I’m hooked!
his testimony seems very genuine and honest. none of what he said sounded rehearsed or lying or anything but the truth. He comes off as extremely likeable and sad.
I never realized how much I learned from Emily and the Law Nerd community until I was watching these court proceedings alone! I understood so much! Also I realized I’m quite nosy and I really wish they let us listen when the lawyers approach the bench.
With this one specifically it’s really interesting to have a psychology background and a criminology/criminal justice background. It’s so many layers of interesting to me too, for sure!
Ugh this just makes me want to give Johnny a big hug he seems like such a thoughtful, kind person. I love that his sense of humor and a little smile peeks through every once in a while. I hate that he has to go through this but it makes him seem so much more human…not just a character in a movie. I’m also surprised that he is such a introvert - I would have never thought that based on his acting but I think that just goes to show what an amazing actor he is. Makes me wonder if he fell in love with acting because it was a way for him to escape to another “reality.” Based on his past, I don’t blame him.
I purposely avoided watching Depp's testimony but have watched everything else because of this sign right there. You can't fake what he's doing. Every so often he'll do a sway or even a rock. That is a BIg sign of abuse and a person's way of dealing with that abuse... It's kind of triggering and heartbreaking.
Johnny is a storyteller, he can't simply answer, he needs to show some background to everything. Instead of "I met ms Heard on auditions to the movie", he just dwells and dwells 😆 I actually love it because it gives a lot of perspective. But that entertainment aspect aside he sounds so hurt at times I'm almost crying here 😅
you'll find it's all substance to the context of heards actions I think there fore I am whether I am legally legible or not if I am spinning a story narrative that is not legally true and I put Heard in the Victim shaming game acts like a victim though isn't actually 1...
Yeah I’d listen to him all day and his testimony drew me in and was I thought very compelling. Yeah he wanders a bit but this is finally his chance to get his say.
He has always been a “slow” talker. Check out literally any of his past interviews etc. He’s thinking as he’s answering - he’s always done this lol 🤷🏻♀️
@@crystalfarmer4074 incorrect . Jessica Meyers performed this direct exam on depp. She was interviewed earlier this week and talked about it. This was her first time ever doing a direct examination.
Emily, while I usually understand you…I disagree with you saying he should be cut off. It’s his time to talk. He’s been silenced for so long. I don’t find it overwhelming. I find it reasonable and needed. And he deserves it. Also: you’re wrong about verdicts in civil cases not needing to be unanimous. In VIRGINIA (where this case is being heard), the jury’s verdict *MUST* be unanimous.
Although this was very slow and long testimony, it also does hammer home that he appears very mellow and slow paced compared to Amber. It makes him feel less aggressive and makes it hard to connect the statement that he's an aggressive monster
100 % since this trial started I stopped going to asleep to asmr and put him on. I don't know if that means he is making jurors fall asleep or not,bit is narrative and voice lulls me to sleep
She must be a victim of abuse somehow also, she goes from a woman to a man, now she's with another woman, and had a baby with a surragate! Just weird AF, I feel for the new baby coming into her control.
@@debbysimon120 I'm not sure what you mean by linking the gender of Amber's romantic partners to abuse. She's bisexual and dates both men and women. That aside, her therapist did say she was abused by her father. She never brought it up when she was on the stand though.
obviously this is old, i am rewatching some of johnnys testimony & just picking up how he STILL referred to vanessa as “my girl” .. yet can’t even say AH’s first name. “when MY GIRL, vanessa, got pregnant.”
i didn't find your channel until after johnny testified but before amber took the stand so i'm on recap team (but obviously watching after the verdict). i was team johnny from the get go but really felt he wouldn't win since it seemed like an very "pushing the boulder up a hill" trial for him. that said, i'm AMAZED that his team had SO much time left close to closing and amber's team was left with 6 minutes even with judge a not taking lost sidebars out of their time! i know he got feisty on cross when rottenborn tried to tell him to speed up and he quipped "you spent (x amount of time) trying to pull up your own document!"
I was born blind in one eye like JD and the patches are bad enough I couldn't imagine that with abuse about it.I too am legally blind only in my right eye. I was adopted and my adoptive parents are similar to his also just not about my eye. This kind of thing sticks with you. His testimony is difficult to watch especially because trauma is re-lived. I have a lot of respect for him.
He is the one who asked for this to be on TV. He is very interested in the public hearing his truth, as Heard has already been proven to have lied concerning false abuse allegations.
-Depp is appears so mellow it’s difficult to imagine him even raising his voice. Perhaps his lawyers let him ramble a bit to cement that impression-no matter what anyone may say about him in the case, jurors may remember his mellow, rambling persona. -Amber’s resting face looks like barely contained rage. When this all first hit the news I was thinking “Oh no, not Johnny Depp, I hope it’s not true.” I had such a crush on him as a kid & I’d never heard about him treating people badly (some bad celebrity behavior when he was young, but not against people). The pictures didn’t look good but people had been caught giving themselves bruises before & attributing it to someone else. I was relieved when the tapes came out. I am biased towards Johnny but I appreciate hearing legal commentary from a neutral point of view😊.
amber reminds me of an old friend of mine, and she did - I kid you not - hurt herself in a drunk argument and blamed it on her boyfriend one night. We broke off an argument between her and the boyfriend, set her down in a different room than him (unharmed) a couple of minutes later she came out crying with a bloody nose and blamed the poor boy for it. I am not saying Amber did the same, but there are some people that go the extra mile to control the narrative and people around them.
A friend of mine has a legitimate video of his ex girlfriend hitting herself in the face. Then she called the cops and said he did it. Even after showing them the video he still went to jail.
Retired Florida police officer here; I once arrested a man for abusing his girlfriend and he begged me, in tears, to please believe him- that he had not and would NEVER hurt a woman and he BEGGED me to interview her more- and sure enough... Just with a LITTLE bit of checking into her story- questioning her when she changed details and couldn't stick to her story - she FINALLY went ahead and admitted she had injured herself and that he had never laid a hand on her. I was able to charge her with making a false report and had the ultimate pleasure of driving to the jail- picking him up - taking him home, taking the handcuffs off, and apologizing to him. He refused my apologies and thanked me again and again for believing him. For listening to him.. I could TELL that he was telling the truth in the back of my car on the way to jail. I was SO GLAD we ended up having her admission because without it, I would have had no choice but to have completed the arrest. I'm glad I had the interviewing skills that I had because it would have been so EASY to just believe her story, not press hard, just accept everything she says at face value... It changed how I treated every DV case for the rest of my career. Not in that I didn't believe victims - but that I was MUCH MUCH more thorough and careful about how I interviewed all witnesses- all those involved, etc.
@@theredhairedgirl1 I wish the cops i dealt with my abuse were like you 🥺 I was the woman with proof but they didn't do anything.. I'd get death threats and drive bys by my house, and I would get blamed but thrm for not making sure I kept checking every 10 mins to block the new accounts he'd make to harass me. They got annoyed with me having to keep calling them bc I was terrified. They wouldn't even stay for an hour on my road to make sure he didn't come by. I could've died 😭
Going back to his testimony... the difference is insane. I have a lump in my throat while he's talking. I can hear the fear and pain in his voice especially talking about the impact this has on his kids.
Knowing his past now, I can only imagine what must have been going through his mind when he played in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. One of my all time favorite movies. I feel bad for him. I know some of the things that happened in that movie could have been maybe hard for him to deal with. He was pretty young in that movie as well. I wonder if he was able to handle those emotions well during that time. I feel for him.
I watched every minute of every day of this trial and he broke my heart retelling his story 💔. I love Johnny, always have but i went in with an open mind and it did not take me long after observing and listening to Amber's testimony to realize she was a walking red flag. As a survivor of SA and DV, it’s obvious to me who was being sincere and truthful. Iykyk. Love rewatching this with you Emily ❤
I don't know why but at some point I expected some kind of emotional reaction from her, she claimed and has repeatedly claimed that she still loves Mr. Depp but she showed ZERO reaction to his testimony today. Which proves that she never did love him, she used him to bolster her own career, she had her friends surround him to further isolate him from his own family and friends. She's absolutely diabolical!
@@p.and.h the only way I’ve ever done that is by essentially dissociating while staring in their direction. Completely escaping into my own head and I wouldn’t even realize I was looking in their direction. But that’s not at all what I get from Heard. She’s extremely focused on him. I know survivors have varied responses to being exposed their abusers but this doesn’t feel right to me. It just feels….off.
The Rum Diary has been a passion project of Johnny's and Hunter S. Thompson's since earlier than 2008; I remember it literally being listed as a TBD movie within his film biography in the back of the book "Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel" by Brain J. Robb which checking online shows that book was released in 2006. He wanted that movie to be made SO bad... and to then find that it's final creation resulted in Johnny meeting basically his entire current downfall with the casting of Amber Heard is just so utterly and fully tragic I don't think even the best of authors could convey it properly in words.....I hesitate to even mention the word irony as it just so poorly describes the situation at the core of just how much he wanted that movie to happen and just how much the making of it changed his life even more so than his role as Captain Jack Sparrow at this point....my heart aches for him as that passion project will I truly believe forever be tarnished within his mind because of one Amber Laura Heard.....
I think this trial has proven she isn’t what she claimed it although it won’t take away all the damage And as he said he will forever be linked to this but the majority of the public are behind him.
I still can’t believe she can just sit there, pleading innocence when it’s so very clear to the whole world that she’s lying, she’s sickening, absolutely revolting
Johnny has spent A LOT of money to finally have a chance to be heard. Just for a chance to tell his side of the story. We already know AH's side of the storey because that's the only thing that is in the media. I am glad that he was able to go on his rants. He comes off as VERY relatable, someone that you want to hang out with. Someone honest. I think that AH's lawyers would need to be VERY careful on how they are going to cross examine him. Because if they come off as too guns blazing as they did with Keenan Wyatt, the jury will turn against them and see them as bullying their friend and will associate that behaviour with AH as they are HER representatives.
Through tons of research after learning I had been with a malignant narcissist, I found out that many people who are with one often are raised by one. Sure enough, I Learned more and my father was most definitely also a malignant narcissist as well… so I did more research to make sure it doesn’t happen again… and basically you learn how to make the malignant narcissist happy so you don’t have to endure the abuse and these small things you did to stay safe become a big part of your personality… like not having any boundaries… so then when you meet someone, your personality caters to a narcissist…. And you don’t think twice about red flags because red flags are so normal to you…. So I’ve learned I need to fix myself before I can ever date again. I need to learn boundaries and red flags…. So with that being said, it’s been 3 yrs since I left my last narcissistic ex and I haven’t dated because I’m so afraid of ending up with another. :(
@@cremepuffle It is mostly an unconscious behaviour. you allow it, you attract it because you are looking for it. It’s what’s familiar, because you yearn to fill a void of self acceptance that was never filled in childhood. It becomes a lifelong pursuit until you recognise the unhealthy cycle and choose to break it.
I’m only part way through, but hearing him talk about how he approached Edward Scissorhands is bringing tears to my eyes. That film was a special interest/hyperfixation for me for most of my childhood, and continues to be one of my all time favorites. I’m trying hard to remain unbiased throughout this trial but he was such a huge part of my formative years, it’s hard not to feel deeply connected and endeared to him.
I can totally understand his “I can’t say I’m embarrassed” comment. I’ve heard people spin it both ways. I personally take it as he’s not ashamed to air out the laundry because he knows it’s the truth in his heart. It’s kind of a big statement and telling for someone who’s demeanor is typically reserved.
He sounds so sad and depressed, my heart breaks for him. Justice for Johnny. 🙏🏻 Thank you Emily for your clear, concise and brilliant commentary to help us make sense of this. 💞 I personally boycott any movie she’s in.
Started tearing up as Johnny described his childhood ngl. It’s a lot a lot a LOT like how my mom was. To this day I still hide away when I’m upset by someone or something. When I fight with my mom I hide. I feel him so much.
Watching this back after Amber Heard’s testimony LOL His is soooo much better and feels genuine. almost cried AGAIN when he replayed what happened to his mom
Love all the coverage of this trial. The malice part of this case is gonna be fireworks. I think JD's testimony about feeling a responsibility of saving his kids from harrassment etc due to AH's allegations was a key takeaway today ie: the money is not his motivation
Ok so watching this back I can see why the dad question was relevant. Johnny stayed with amber coz he viewed leaving as a failure. And that’s how he viewed his father leaving his mum at the time.
I remember my mom telling me that when I was around 4 yrs old, she wanted to write Johnny Depp a thank you letter. While she was making dinner, I'd watch a rerun of 21 Jump Street (huge fan of Johnny at 4 lol). Well for that one hour it was on, she could have peace to make dinner. She was grateful for that hour to decompress lol. So, Mr. Depp, my mom truly thanks you 💗
I am so wrapped up in everything he says. He has such a way with talking. Also definitely looks like he has waited so long and needs to get his story out there. I hope this lifts a huge weight off him and allows him to feel free and able to enjoy the rest of his life happily how he should!
When Johnny is going into detail about his life and about what he knew about her friends it served several purposes 1) Establised that her friends were around frequent and long enough for him to know them so well (which means she wasn't isolated and they had regular access to her) 2) Shows that Johnny pays attention to details so claiming his drug use did something to his memory and perception would be immediately disproven 3) Sticks to the framework that he was in trial to tell his story and clear his name. The long answers are a part of how much he wanted to speak without limits and bias against him.
I’m so worried that the jury will determine that amber wasn’t a victim yet she will not be found guilty of defamation because of technicalities . She did file the restraining order, and become a face of DV. I want to see Johnny vindicated.
2:02:54 Depp spent ages with Hunter S. Thompson to prep portraying him in Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (and imo The Rum Diary, to a much lesser extent). They both seem to have(/had) similar philosophical bents, complex internal landscapes, and a sensitivity to existing in a world that is constantly acting upon them, at times violently and unjustly; they have deep wells of feeling and low trigger thresholds, using substances to change *what* is being felt, or to numb, to escape. When the intensity of living becomes torturous, they'll use drugs the way you use Irlens glasses-and that's BEFORE physical pain, back injury, etc. I don't think it's strange they became friends at all. But it's a lot more interesting to me after hearing about the relationship Depp claims to have with writing, authenticity, his own voice, his demons. (Thompson had demons too, until he couldn't live with them anymore). Depp's cadence and manner of speaking sometimes feel closer to Thompson than it does his own sister, I'm intrigued by your idea about him crafting an identity/role to be Johnny Depp™️ instead of Johnny. *i'm a literature/hunter s. thompson fan first and extrapolating from there, so that's my bias 😂
His slow cadence... and putting us to sleep... hard to imagine this man suddenly becoming violent. (Also, I am so grateful I can hear this at 2X speed.) So, her abuse increased his drug/alcohol use.
“The shits on the bed. It’s all coming out.” -EDB New idiom for the world. 😅 Thank you for all your hard work on these. It’s been fun to follow along with you! ❤️
Teared up watching this. Johnny doesn't deserve this.. the only thing his fists attacked was furniture. Imagine finding out that a manager ripped you off of millions of dollars.. yeah, I'd be mad too. Amber was the abuser, shame on her.
"I am obsessed with the truth" is pretty much the summary of EVERY person I know who has been victimized by a narcissistic personality disordered person. Everything has been so twisted and manipulated, that you have to cling to truth, and even years away from the abuser, you still meticulously catalog your life to prove you aren't crazy, aren't making things up, aren't hysterical.
I can relate to that so much
Absolutely, that is my personal experience as well. It has been 6-7 years in some cases and I am still obsessed with the truth. But I also know like Amber, these people always dig their own holes and ultimately fall into it themselves.
What an interesting comment. I am obsessed with being truthful … same reason … when you have been gaslit you become more strict with it … thank you for sharing such an insightful comment
So true!!
Yep. My mom is a narcissist and I hate lies to the point where my friends tell me I'm too blunt when telling the truth.
I learned in college (and from personal experience) that victims are less likely to look at their abuser in court (avoidance), and abusers are more likely to stare down their victims in court (intimidation). Just putting that out there.
@1:53:17
“The basic truth is, its pretty simple, people are generally kind and curious” is probably one of the most beautiful things I’ve heard in a while.
And that coming from someone who got through serious abuse as a child and struggled a lot as a grown man
He is givng a whole TED talk on the stand and I am so here for it! This is the most he ever spoke in public. Now I want to go rewatch all Pirate movies lol
Me too lol, my thoughts exactly 💜
Him explaining his thoughts process on his characters and knowing sometimes he was listening to music when filming gave a whole new perspective. When he was talking about Edward Scissorhands taking after a child/puppy and all the wonderment that comes with new things made me remember the facial expressions and the movies and I actually smiled when he was talking about it. Def going to be binge watching his movies this weekend.
same here! i want to have a johnny depp movie marathon lol
The secret window is a brilliant performance. Disney would be making a big mistake to not se his skill for pirates 5. I hope something changes there mind.
@@jacquiehosey1029 I think Hollywood will see public support of him. If we still love him and stand behind him, then Hollywood will accept him. You know they react a lot off of public opinion. It would be a wonderful kick in the ass if fter all of this they announce Pirate 6 in the works starring JD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I started watching this when Amber started her testimony. I'm just now going back to hear his testimony. What a stark contrast!!!! He doesn't remotely set off my BS detector at all. Rather he comes across as genuine, sensitive, and poetic, even though he sometimes struggles to express exactly what he wants to say. Being open about his flaws is definitely different than AH and makes him much more believable.
I'm doing the same thing, and I totally agree! Hearing Johnny's testimony after Amber's is night and day for sincerity
Me too !!
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As everyone else above has stated, I am doing the same thing. When I saw her testimony, I didn’t believe her and wanted to go back to see if Johnny was at all believable. Now that I’ve seen him I can firmly say, I don’t believe a damn word that comes from Amber’s mouth, I believe Johnny.
me too
"Uncomfortable saying my own name" ... Horrible. I really feel for him. I am hoping he will find some peace once this is over.
I have followed Johnny Depp’s career since the 90’s and can say confidently that Johnny has always spoken in that soft, nervous, shy tone, with a bit of a nervous grin now and again. If you watch any interview years before he even knew Amber that’s how he is, yes I believe he was nervous on the stand and can’t say I blame him he has waited years to tell the world this but he is a genuine soul and how he speaks here is how he speaks all the time.
Same, he always seems very measured, thoughtful, shy with a slight stutter when he gets nervous. He always came across to me as a very private recluse.
A friend of mine worked for him a couple summers on his island. She knows him personally and said that he is truly always like this. Less nervous but measured and thoughtful
I just came from Dr. Grande's analysis and was saying this to myself the whole time when he discussed Johnny's mannerisms on the stand. Thats how he always has been. I recently watched BTS for 'Crybaby'. He's always spoken like that. Maybe a little longer pauses during parts of the trial but how are you going to professionally try to retell the turd story in the court room? Haha. You have to get your shit (no pun intended) together.
What Depp is doing here is in a way adressing mental illenss like Bipolar and boarderline dissorder. Depp has gotten attacked by the Metoo movment. And the Metoo movement followed Amber and helped Amber attack Johnny. My x wife in the states is diagnosed being Bipolar. She got thrown out of my country by the police because they found her lying not acceptable and very distructive for me and herself. People like me and Johnny.. Who has been attacked by mental illeness like Amber has a problem with... It is adressing the false side of the meetoo movement that very often is connected to personality disorders. Making up stories about those close to you that is followed by the Metoo movement. It is all about a mixture of mentall illness and personality disorders. Because lots of these women follow the metoo movement. Of course.. You have men that has done wrong things to women that deserves to be called out by society. Point is that I have nothing to do with it and neighter do Johnny. So finding the truth is important before we jundge people. If Johnny is a victim of it.. Like we all know he is. Then that adresses all the men who has been victims of the mental illness of the attackers. 70% of those who are diagnosed with boarderline disorder are women. And it`s not fair to them having boarderline disorder like Amber have. we are talking about Amber being a victim as a child. Eighter experiancing violence being a child or she has been sexually abused as a young girl. The result of it is women like Amber and her personality disorder. So you see.. Adressing Johnny being a victim of the meetoo movement for things he did not do. It adresses the same problem lots of men who are innocent.. To be fair I will have to say that we cannot really blame Amber eighter. She is sick, but she needs to be met with understanding from society. So this case here.. It is complex, but it needs to be adressed. So Johnny is in fact a victim of Ambers personality disorder.. A personality disorder that was followed by the metoo movement. Not fair to Johnny and other men who fall victim to it. So Johnny is putting a face on us men who had to go through this. And we did not choose the distruction that women like Amber did choose. Again she did not choose to get boarderline disorder. Understanding is key here. Johnny is walking the same road as many men have walked. And this is never adressed by the public. It should be adressed.
Yeah, every interview out there he’s shy and use a lot of humour to manage.
Around 2hr 23min you’d asked the difference between “Roxycodone” and “oxycodone”. In case no one answered, roxycodone is the brand name and oxycodone is the generic. Also, oxyCONTIN is the extended release form (oxycodone is the immediate release form). The extended release form tends to relieve pain for a longer duration of time than the immediate release.
(Source, I’m an RN.)
Chronic pain sufferer of 30+ years. I really resonate with Depp’s testimony. People don’t understand: you take it to function and, yes, your body gets dependent physically so you deal with “withdrawal.” It’s a hard line to walk. I’m so very proud of him for getting off them, when there was emotional dependence.
Johnnys been unable to speak about this for years now. I think all his thoughts on this are just pouring out of him now, like a therapy session. Probably not the best place and strategy for that to happen, but it’s happening. Also, this rambling, fluid slow cadence is how he’s talked in every interview I’ve ever seen him in.
Yes.. even in the recordings of him and ambers tapes arguing.. he was like this also.
As Observe would say, he's using his "baseline".
He speaks very carefully. I would believe that words mean a lot to him. I was raised in an abusive household, this is how I speak as well. I never want to say anything I do not mean and I want to mean what I say.
@@user-fo8dw1mo7u Very true. I feel this a lot.
@@Booksnsourdough I actually think he speaks differently in the tapes. More strongly (as in confident) and relaxed like a casual conversation. That’s not a bad thing. Speaking with your partner is different than speaking with strangers or in a public setting. I’m just saying this “bored and droning” cadence everyone is commenting on is not a facade he’s putting on for the trial. He’s always talked like that.
"I had no power to change what was inside of her."
Such a powerful statement
Ooof I'm in tears! When he says the psychological and emotional abuse is worse than the physical. EVERY. DOMESTIC. VIOLENCE. SURVIVOR. WILL. FEEL. THAT. TO. THEIR. CORE!!!!!!
I went through extreme childhood abuse. The thing that still haunts me 4 decades later isn’t the beating, its the psychological/emotional abuse. It never goes away.
@@NopeJustMe I'm so sorry you went through that and still have it haunt you.. it honestly changes you as a person forever hey! I get it ❤❤❤❤❤
I was always terrified of my mother. Her words were like stones raining down on me relentlessly for years and years; and with such unnecessary cruelty.
@@one_more_chance4694 I'm so sorry! I held a lot of resentment for a very long time till I realised it still destroyed me and I refused to let it define me any longer. I hope you find the same peace that I did 🥰
It’s the emotional/psychological abuse that stays with you and won’t let you go 😔
I agree that they both will be negatively impacted by this case but I think Johnny Depp has nothing left to lose anymore. This is actually good for him because he is standing up for himself and should do so.
Absolutely
I somewhat disagree about the negative impact in Mr. Depp’s regard. It couldn’t get anymore negative than it’s been for him and I think any verdict may not matter if the court of public opinion is swayed.
Why do you think it this hurts johnny? This is doing nothing but helping Johnny dude
@@CrystalMang0 i think it will "hurt" Mr. Depp in a way that he has no more Outer self he is stripping his Mental and past in public and then there are no more "faces" he waers in public.
@@primalcritters his career may not suffer anymore, but emotionally, this can't be easy for him.
As a therapist I am flabbergasted that their couple's therapist did not help them see how their abuse in their childhood helped normalize it in the relationship. When Depp was asked that question directly he struggled with it more than any other question. Having been abused by his mother was THE reason that was so slow to see it for what it was a=nd escape.
Yeah it kinda seems like she failed them, JD in particular.
johnny doesn't have to be an angel, in order to be the victim. I don't understand this logic of them being both guilty. The woman made some very specific claims against him and she appears to have faked evidence (allegedly..). I don't care about sh** he may have said in anger. So what now if you are pissed at someone who tries to frame you and you say shit, all of a sudden it's legal to frame that person? So then the thing to do when you're screwing someone over is to make sure you also provoke a reaction out of them to what you did to them, then make it public? boom, how to legally get away with murder
honestly it's quite natural and normal for victims of abuse to lash out at their abusers a bit. that sort of shit builds up.
@@QueenOfCatsX3 reactive abuse, right?
Thank you. I really genuinely wonder: if the primary abuser was the man instead of the woman, would we look at her fighting back as "also being abusive" or would we default to "yeah, she was just trying to get the abuse to stop."
We don't know exactly what has happened yet; that's what this trial is for. But I'm leaning towards the person playing mind tricks with her costumes as being the malicious party right now.
The facts are in question, not his character. I agree with you completely
@@Kiterpuss there is technically no such thing as mutual abuse just reactive, which is often looked at as being of fault of the abuser regardless of gender 👌 but in civil cases like this , its not so cut and dry, its like they have to prove amber was atleast responsible for 51% of the abuse
as an addict who got off of opiates, his testimony makes me want to cry. that’s exactly how it felt for me, hating that i was addicted but feeling the need to numb. it makes me so happy that he’s clean
Same. I cried. Getting off opiates is excruciating.
Good luck to you. I wish you all the best.
I’ve been clean clean for a 2 years in sept. That one relapse and the pain the come down ( withdrawal) came with was enough for me to not ever want to do it again. I’m so glad hes clean and learning how to heal in a healthy way now
I’ve been hooked on over the counter meds codeine, opiate withdrawal is god awful and I’m about to kick it with help from doctors and hopefully it works. The fact that AH team are using his substance abuse issues as a way to explain the abuse and that he won’t remember. Addicts know when your hooked on something you develop a tolerance and taking it just makes you feel normal and it’s unlikely you won’t remember what happened. The I’ve never taken roxys so I’m not sure how they affect you.
@@ashbash635 I unfortunately remember everything I’ve done/ been through while on drugs. My choice, like johnnys, was opiates which makes me disgusted even more with AH and her team are trying to make it seem like he was a drugged up, blacking out monster when on the drugs. And Roxy’s are almost the same as Oxys except a lower dose of Roxy was almost equal to my dose of oxy. Thankfully the program I’m on now has helped tremendously and the meds that go with it have been a life safer. I’m so glad you’re better and on the right track. It’s hard at first and certain things trigger a need but it’s so worth living life sober after you’ve been down that road. Hope you continue sobriety and live a long and healthy life ❤️
My addiction started with 180mg a day of oxycodone. It developed to snorting 5 grams of H a day, plus other drugs. I've been on methadone for it for 4 plus years and never a relapse. First time in recovery and it worked. This is heartbreaking. Also, the audio of him moaning sounds like he's in withdrawal.
When he said “it would generally be me”, (who got it from their mom). I was instantly so sad for the child Johnny.
I watched first Amber's side and now I am watching Depp's.
She made me feel nothing.
He already made me almost cry talking abou his childhood and drug abuse.
This is how I felt. I started watching with Dr Currys testimony, so I missed most of JDs case. Amber (and her experts) made me annoyed and angry. I rolled my eyes at her disengenuous testimony more than I can count.
But rewatching Johnny's tratimony, and people before him, it feels so much more genuine. I genuinely sympathized when he recounted his childhood, and his difficulty processing to answer was palpable.
I've never seen Pirates; I'm not a Johnny Depp fangirl. But I am a disabled person, and was a disabled kid and know what it's like to be berated by an awful mother. His testimony about that shook me hard. Thanks for doing this Emily.
The thing with Johnny is that he always comes across incredibly humble and grounded for a man that is incredibly wealthy and famous globally. You do feel like you could have a drink with him and he wouldn't make you feel intimidated etc. People say his dragging things but i think his taking his time to pick his words and make sure he says what he needs to say correctly. Lawyers will pull your words apart and his being cautious. This is important for men in DV relationships.....
Its true, the things you went through has children you think are normal till your an adult.....I feel him.
i agree! i did not fell sleepy or bored. it's actually soothing to hear someone be so careful with the words he uses. it's actually kind of sad but beautiful
He’s ADHD. I heard this somewhere and makes total sense to me as I also have ADHD. answering questions or telling a story can be like climbing a tree. Instead of just going straight up you wonder out onto every branch on your way.
They commented on Legal Bytes how he always gets there. He goes on this long tangent but always gets to the point eventually. It’s pretty interesting.
@@VirginiaGeorge I think it's because it's traumatizing and hard for him to talk about. What amber put him through is EXACTLY what his mother put him through as a child. I feel so much empathy for him it breaks my heart 😞
@@maryc4463 I bet it’s a bit of both. After watching like 9 weeks of the trial, I decided to go back and hear his opening statement again. The second time I felt it in my heart and soul. I also think it’s much better this time. I thought talking slow and going around the world and back to answer a question was odd. Don’t get me wrong, I have loved JD since Gilbert Grape but had never heard him be him. I totally understand why he’s talking slow and all bc this man is an introvert, ADD, private, it’s painful and it was hard for him to get comfy. He’s doing great. So proud of him doing this ❤️❤️ Really interesting to listen to his opening after hearing 8 or 9 weeks.
@@Regi254. yes I think you're totally right, it's a combination of everything, and just who he is.
Funnily enough I haven't seen the opening statements...I'm going to go and watch it now lol
I have cronic depression and I do this too whenever I am asked ANYTHING at all. I need to paint a picture so the context of the situation, the emotions come out clearly, that way anyone can understand what I am going through
Defense made such a big deal in opening about how everyone testifying was on his payroll. So I think they made Johnny testify about all of Amber’s friends living rent free.. especially because of Issac!! They made it a point to ask him if he felt indebted to Depp for all that he had done for him etc..
Side note: Isaac has had the best impact in this trial so far for me. So memorable! ❤️ He was jovial, real, & honest! And I loved that every memory he had of what Amber was wearing and how her hair looked was proven to be right the next day when we watched the surveillance videos! I love him!
You don’t suppose it’s possible he saw the videos ahead of time?
@@skateranddancer Hmm perhaps?! But even then.. he has an impeccable memory to remember it all so accurately!
@@skateranddancer still better memory than me ever
People of character would feel indebted, especially with housing costs what they are. Says another about the heard gang that they didn't. He was their cash cow and she tried to make Elon her next. First sign of her character was when she went to his trailer while still married.
Isaac was a perfect witness for JD. He was so open and honest that his testimony was perfect! I wish Emily would go back and do a reaction of Isaac Baruch on the stand. I love the attorney Andrea Burkheart’s breakdown of Isaac’s testimony. It’s a must see y’all!
He rose his children to be problem solvers and emotionally intelligent. That’s probably why they didn’t like Amber 🥺
'raised' his children.
Talking to and explaining to the childern instead of just imposing rules and punishing them. That is like a typical Swedish parent. Spanking children became a crime in the 1970s.
Watching this back no wonder the jury believes johnny. He seems so genuine and innocent. So happy justice was served. Amber could had amazing human being instead she abused him. I can't believe she took advantage of his kindness abused him
Me too. I couldn't watch his testimony and his cross exam in its entirety. They were triggering because I felt like he was being abused all over again. Now that I know there's a happy ending for his story (at least in this aspect) I'm trying to power through it.
What really triggers me is when the media tries to shut him up by saying it's going to damage his reputation to go public with this etc. It sounds like extortion to me: shut up about how you were abused, or you'll get abused again
Exactly, the woman shouted first so don’t correct anyone just stay quiet and take it. We don’t care about the truth you’ve already got a label. It shows so much that is wrong in society, stereotypes and systemic prejudice to gender / appearance
I don’t like how Amber thinks that she should be listened to about her allegations and using her “voice” yet when Johnny alleged abuse by her she completely dismisses it as preposterous and crazy. Her words. So we should believe her but not believe him? And the media are claiming amber is suffering the backlash of speaking out yet they are completely biased to her side and portray her as the victim and demonize Depp over and over. Some of the msm headlines I have seen are very disturbing and they keep linking Johnny to his fans attacking her online as if he has any control over that. So who is really suffering the backlash? I’ve even heard that him taking her to court is him continuing to abuse her. They never mention what started this and her writing about him and referencing her allegations. She says he won’t leave her alone, why then would she write about him if that were true.
My ADHD kicked in and I couldn’t stop just staring at him and wondering “How can someone look like a kid in his mid twenties and also look like an old mob boss at the same time?” Now I’m obsessing over that.
stress ages us a lot, and he's def been thru a lot
@@amberevol Also fear. He's so afraid he'll lose again.
Did they check into Eve's devices? There are words going around that she took pictures of the jury. Wouldn't that be compromising to their safety and against the laws and rules of the court?
I could listen to him talk for hours! He seems so cool and very likeable. I would have a drink with him. I never knew Nick Cage started his career. Little gems we would never get because he is so private.
When he named dropped Nick cage…. I was like I should have known. Nick didn’t want to rise to fame because of his family name so he grinded when he was young. It was a surprise but not too much when Johnny mentioned it!! Super cool to learn!
@@rebeccasanabria7071 I need to look into Nick's background. I don't know anything about his family
I just did listen to him for hours. I feel like I got a film history lesson. I also want to give him a hug.
Lucky for you and all of us, He can draw it out for hours! 😄❤️
@@safepop but his real name is Coppola.. as in Francis Ford Coppola, is his Uncle
This is the most saddest trauma bonding. Him wanting to heal his mother via her. Her desperately needing control to feel safe, at any cost.
I’m a psychotherapist & your comment about trauma bonding is at the heart of all of this. The trauma bonding context adds a whole other dimension to this case, imo.
Trauma bonds. Courts don't enough. At court the judges absolutely didn't understand it and thought I was ridiculous
You hit the nail on the head. This is the heart of this case and of their relationship.
@@liseklerekoper2441 I thought trauma bonding was a strong yet potentially unhealthy connection being created when two people go through a trauma together?
@@Feverm00n - You’re correct. Trauma bonding occurs when a person experiencing abuse develops an unhealthy attachment to their abuser. They may rationalize or defend the abusive actions, feel a sense of loyalty, isolate from others, &/or hope that the abuser's behavior will change. However, the root of trauma bonding & why certain people experience these types of relationships almost always comes from growing up in dysfunctional relationships of some kind & experiencing trauma themselves as a child or teen. They often were abandoned by a parent either emotionally, physically, or both, & often observed their parents in an abusive & codependent relationship of some type.
It’s usually the past history that makes a person more likely to choose partners where the red flags are either ignored or missed, and to re-create patterns that are familiar from their earlier years of life.
I also forgot that Johnny was a member of the guys that made the film after Heath Ledger’s passing so that Heath’s daughter could be proud of her dad’s work. Ugh. Even then he showed how caring he was for not just his kids but other kids too. And the charity work he does as Jack Sparrow for kids in hospitals to cheer them on and battle their illnesses. How is this man here? He has no previous history of violence. Again, she triggered a trauma and he responded, yes, not positive, but I have PTSD and I still have actively protective responses to people touching me with out my consent after I was (g)raped, and had to suffer through DV. 😫😖 I’m sorry but I identify so much with Johnny. And as always the survivor is the liar cause the Narc went a step ahead and lied to everyone making the survivor look bad!
Narcissistic and borderline people prey on people with good hearts and then must destroy their reputation so that they can play the victim when they were really the abuser. It's so obvious to me because I lived it myself.
Only commenting to add that when he stepped in to finish the heath ledger movie, he donated his salary to heaths kid. AH didn't even donate the money sje said she was going to from the previous suit. It says a lot
@@MygirlsGJPBNot all Borderline are doing that though or like that we are on a Spectrum so every Borderline is different.
I feel you. If I'm put in a flight/fight/freeze response situation, I often fight. There have been times I've froze. But I will fight my way out more times than not. So, badger me long enough, I'll probably be the one swinging.
@@MygirlsGJPB Please don’t loop all BPD sufferers together like that. No one is the same. Some of us just live day to day going to therapy so that we can be the best version ourselves. Your broad statement is pretty hurtful to those of us that try.
Listening to his story, I'm hearing verbiage that is showing his actual age, and also most likely the voice of his father. "Diner" or "kiddies" are an example. He's showing he's not that teen heartthrob. He's in his late 50's and is a father (just a dad wanting the best for his children). Also, there was a bio out about Depp just before he made Pirates. It covered from the time he was a teen in a band forward and was excellent. We saw the evolution of his ability to create characters. There was an interview with, I believe, David Lettermen when he talked about developing Capt Jack Sparrow. Overall he had a trunk of stuff he carried around that had costume bits and stuff that influenced him as an actor. He'd spend hours going through the trunk to put the looks of the characters together and think of why he was drawn to those things. A trunk of inspiration. His process for acting and music and apparently his artwork is really quite fascinating.
I would love to see his artwork. He is a creative soul.
Disney really made so much money off his jack sparrow. Snd to think they almost fired him bc of his take on jack sparrow in the beginning. If he had made just another typical pirate movie they wouldn’t have got past two at best. It was his creativeness that made pirates a huge success. I hope they reverse there decision and let him make a pirates 5. NO ONE COULD MAKE PIRATES SUCCESSFUL AT THIS POINT BUT JOHNNY.
To be honest, this is my first time watching this part of Johnny's testimony. I have watched the other parts of the trial and his testimony, but I avoided watching his testimony about his experience of childhood abuse. I did not experience physical abuse, but I experienced emotional abuse from my mom. Now that I am watching his testimony, you are right Emily, it is triggering memories that I have pushed out of my mind. I will try to get through his testimony because especially now that the verdict has been released, I think I need to watch it. I hope I can watch his whole account of his childhood.
I feel so bad for Johnny. Seemed like he really wanted to stop answering but didn't know if it was too early. He even starts stuttering extra hard but his lawyers don't help him. I agree with Emily, NEXT QUESTION, PLEASE!!!
I'm going back and rewatching a lot of this trial because I only really got bullet points until the last couple days of the trial, where I really intensely watched. This is the hardest part for me. Johnny Depp and I have very similar experiences, especially with the childhood abuse. This part, his childhood testimony, is so, so much more triggering to me than any of the domestic violence or SA (both of which I also experienced.) I'm literally in tears and shaking. I have to take this in small increments. My heart hurts for Johnny so much.
I'm watching back too. Only got into watching at cross of Heard. Wasn't because of tik tok either! She absolutely disgusts me. To lie about what she lied about is horrible. She hurt the credibility of real DA/DV victims. Not the verdict, ELAAAINE!
After a couple of hours of Depp's testimony I already know way more than I ever wanted to know about any actor, and I actually like Depp
So unnecessary for all this to come out. You have no control over the presentation of emails, texts, doctors assessment, nurses notes, endless. It's like you're on a ride you can't get off. I feel for everyone in this trial.
@@edgeworldpictures6831 it's really very sad. As it seems he lost a lot of work over accusations so he really had to do something. What compelled Ms.Heard to throw all this stuff out there in the first place?!
@@sherylF5610 power, money ,infamy
@@sherylF5610 I wonder if she simply saw him as a mark from the beginning?
Maybe, but the only way for him to clear his name was to air his dirty laundry. It sucks that it has to be that way.
I could listen to him talk about his life all day. He's totally captivating. I commend him for his courage and bravery. This isn't about money, it's about truth and I truly hope he wins.
I believe he is telling truth,but I got alot of shit to do in life,so I personally want to say spit it out.i got shit to do
Me too. He just feels like a fascinating and wonderful person.
@@jennm7897 watch the recaps of it then
He needs to write his story, it will make history! His life will help others of like life experience.
He seems caring and thoughtful. His testimony made me like him more.
YES! ♥️
You can tell he’s telling the truth. Ms. Heard? Not so much
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! it's possible I've missed this being played in court,but even if I have, I won't believe Amber's exaggerated testimony on the subject. Unfortunately she's lied so much during this case that it's impossible to take her word for literally ANYTHING 🤷♀️
@The Amber Heard Playlist!!...it says a LOT about a person when they come on a feed and twist a story...and a LOT about a person when they sit in the witness box and tell a pack of lies as Amber has...
I think (and this is purely speculation) the reason the lawyer didn’t interrupt him was because this case was his chance to speak. To get his story out. It was never about “winning” it was about being heard the lawyer probably knows where the best places are to interrupt but she also knows what her clients goals ultimately are. They can win this with the overwhelming evidence they have and the other witnesses but for him this was his chance to actually speak freely.
Replay Crew 🇦🇺 His sister similarly struggled to express negative statements about others, it shouldn't be surprising, really, it's what comes of being raised by an abusive parent who requires silence. From personal experience, I can tell you, it doesn't matter how old you get, the instinct to secrecy - even defence of your abuser - is so, so hard to swim against. I'm 49 and still find myself struggling to say anything but good about the mother who physically and emotionally abused and neglected me till I moved out at 18, 31 years ago.
Keep going. It’s about you, not her.
🫂
Yeah I definitely got that vibe from them. I'm happy you got out of your situation, I hope you're doing well now!
@@martamagolon Thank you. 🌷🌷
@@junerose7868 That's so kind - thank you. I'm in a very different place, now, having been with my (now) husband since we met at uni, 30 years ago. Though I never thought I would take a husband's name (or get married) I took his name because he, and his family, have been more family to me than my blood family ever were. 🥰🥰
I’m a psychotherapist in a private practice & have to correct something that other commenters & Emily said. Gabapentin is not in the same class/type of meds as Valium, Klonopin, Ativan or Xanax, which are benzodiazepines. Gabapentin isn’t a “downer” as Emily said. It’s used primarily for nerve pain, but doesn’t have the same addictive properties as opioids & benzos. It’s also used off label to help balance mood. It was only moved to another class, which isn’t the same class as benzos & opioids, 2-3 yrs ago. Can it be abused? Sure, in very high doses that far exceed standard dosing, but addicts can abuse almost anything, even over the counter meds like Benadryl & certain cold & allergy preparations. Highly addictive meds such as benzos & opiates produce mind-altering effects & can & do trigger addiction even in a standard dose, if the med is used long enough.
Thank you for sharing this🤍
^^^^^ I specifically spoke with my psychiatrist about avoiding benzos because of the potential for addiction which is how I was prescribed gabapentin. It can definitely give a loopy feeling depending on your sensitivity and dosage, but at least in my experience, it doesn't make me feel as weird as when I was prescribed Xanax or opioids post-surgery. It's also a different mechanism of action even though they both have something to do with GABA. Also the chemical structures are SUPER different which is going to affect its properties big time
@@maddieb4459 - Exactly & appreciate your piggyback comment as I think there’s a lot of misinformation out there about Gabapentin. Where you actually see it used frequently & in higher dosages is with diabetics who have significant neuropathy/nerve pain. I had a client who was on over 1800mg a day & she wasn’t loopy from it as her body did adjust and it was the only thing that addressed her nerve pain.
Benzos are just as scary as opioids, imo, & the detox from that class of drugs is protracted and so, so difficult … even more so than opiates because of how long it goes on.
Gabapentin isn’t something I’d ever want to abuse or misuse. It made my fingers,nose, and toes numb. I hated it.
@@Catglittercrafts - Which is in stark contrast to benzodiazepines which produce effects very similar to alcohol in the body and not, the numbing of limbs. That numbing sensation results because it is primarily a drug for nerve pain/neuropathy, which is a very uncomfortable condition where a person, often diabetics, have a burning & tingling sensation in their limbs. The Gabapentin calms that down and numbs the limbs, that are similar to what you experienced.
His habit of going back and telling context when telling stories, is something I know very well. I its a huge part of deaf culture and my family. I am pretty bad with it too. I suspect its how certain people see the world that in order for you to tell the story the audience needs the context. I am constantly told to hurry up with talking so I understand his habit and appreciate it. I think people that do this see life as an interconnected web rather than a series of events.
Everyone is different and we should appreciate that.
I also think it’s very common for people who have experienced trauma they are so used to being gaslit they feel like they need to constantly explain themselves
@@janieponcelet4357 While my use of it is not particularly rooted in much trauma. I can most definitely see that being a reason for many people.
By engaging in the this going back and telling the context behaviour its a form of self reassurance and enforcing your story, especially when you have had that denied.
In this situation its a form of self comfort.
Having thought about it I will do a more extreme version where I repeat the same thing just in different ways when I feel that I am not being listened to or ignored. That's definitely linked to childhood, middle child syndrome.
So totally agree, it can also be a trauma induced way of coping for some people. Thanks for the insight.
I liked listening to his testimony. I found it fascinating. The world moves fast and people seem to speak fast these days. But as an introvert myself I thought he did a great job of explaining the context. 👏
I find it amazing he knows everyone's names. My parents forget the names of my friends that I've known since childhood
His cadence also brings doubt to the “he was drunk” claims.
He is doing well. As a trial Attorney I prep my witnesses so that the answers are tighter. I agree with you that he opened some doors, but I think he will do ok on cross. However, his legal team may have prepped him this way for a couple of strategic reasons. His legal team may have went this way because of the sheer amount of objections the defense made to each and every question asked during the other parts of the trial. So instead of asking a lot of questions they let him go. This way if the defense started that excessive objection tactic they were in the eyes of the jury doing that to HIM and not his lawyer so to speak. However, I am right there with you on the wandering. His team needed to come in and get him wrapped up on an answer and get that next question on deck. However, he pulled me into the narrative and made me forget we were in trial at some points so I believe that so far his testimony is having a positive effect on the jury. I found him to be credible, likable, authentic, and a good storyteller. I love when I have a witnesses like him to prepare for trial. However, his team must tighten this up some. I also have never seen Rum Diary. I am downloading it so that I can watch it on my flight tomorrow… lol.
During this trial, Ive learned I could listen to depp for hours! So win win for him!
Am I the only one not being lost by him? I feel he’s such a private person for all these years that now it’s like seeing behind the curtain at Oz and I’m hooked!
Nope I was so interested in everything he said. I found his thoughtful comments informative.
his testimony seems very genuine and honest. none of what he said sounded rehearsed or lying or anything but the truth. He comes off as extremely likeable and sad.
I never realized how much I learned from Emily and the Law Nerd community until I was watching these court proceedings alone! I understood so much! Also I realized I’m quite nosy and I really wish they let us listen when the lawyers approach the bench.
hahaha yes I'd love to hear their short bench convo's
With this one specifically it’s really interesting to have a psychology background and a criminology/criminal justice background. It’s so many layers of interesting to me too, for sure!
Now you can read the transcripst online. They are very interesting and eye-opening about each team for sure. Spoiler: Elain was unsufferable.
Ugh this just makes me want to give Johnny a big hug he seems like such a thoughtful, kind person. I love that his sense of humor and a little smile peeks through every once in a while. I hate that he has to go through this but it makes him seem so much more human…not just a character in a movie. I’m also surprised that he is such a introvert - I would have never thought that based on his acting but I think that just goes to show what an amazing actor he is. Makes me wonder if he fell in love with acting because it was a way for him to escape to another “reality.” Based on his past, I don’t blame him.
I purposely avoided watching Depp's testimony but have watched everything else because of this sign right there. You can't fake what he's doing. Every so often he'll do a sway or even a rock. That is a BIg sign of abuse and a person's way of dealing with that abuse... It's kind of triggering and heartbreaking.
Johnny is a storyteller, he can't simply answer, he needs to show some background to everything. Instead of "I met ms Heard on auditions to the movie", he just dwells and dwells 😆 I actually love it because it gives a lot of perspective. But that entertainment aspect aside he sounds so hurt at times I'm almost crying here 😅
you'll find it's all substance to the context of heards actions
I think there fore I am whether I am legally legible or not if I am spinning a story narrative that is not legally true and I put Heard in the Victim shaming game acts like a victim though isn't actually 1...
Yeah I’d listen to him all day and his testimony drew me in and was I thought very compelling. Yeah he wanders a bit but this is finally his chance to get his say.
He has always been a “slow” talker. Check out literally any of his past interviews etc. He’s thinking as he’s answering - he’s always done this lol 🤷🏻♀️
The lawyer asking Depp questions is Miss Meyers…
No it isn't. It's Camille Vasquez
@@crystalfarmer4074 incorrect . Jessica Meyers performed this direct exam on depp. She was interviewed earlier this week and talked about it. This was her first time ever doing a direct examination.
Emily, while I usually understand you…I disagree with you saying he should be cut off. It’s his time to talk. He’s been silenced for so long. I don’t find it overwhelming. I find it reasonable and needed. And he deserves it.
Also: you’re wrong about verdicts in civil cases not needing to be unanimous. In VIRGINIA (where this case is being heard), the jury’s verdict *MUST* be unanimous.
Absolutely agree
Although this was very slow and long testimony, it also does hammer home that he appears very mellow and slow paced compared to Amber. It makes him feel less aggressive and makes it hard to connect the statement that he's an aggressive monster
I honestly really enjoyed hearing "Johnny Tales". They were interesting and his voice is kind of ASMR-y and relaxing.
100 % since this trial started I stopped going to asleep to asmr and put him on. I don't know if that means he is making jurors fall asleep or not,bit is narrative and voice lulls me to sleep
In another year, year and half, she became another person. She became like his mother. Very cruel, controlling and abusive.
She must be a victim of abuse somehow also, she goes from a woman to a man, now she's with another woman, and had a baby with a surragate! Just weird AF, I feel for the new baby coming into her control.
@@debbysimon120 She's a victim of her own abuse.
@@debbysimon120 I'm not sure what you mean by linking the gender of Amber's romantic partners to abuse. She's bisexual and dates both men and women. That aside, her therapist did say she was abused by her father. She never brought it up when she was on the stand though.
No matter how this trial ends, I'm glad that Johnny was able to finally tell his side of the story! 🥰💖
obviously this is old, i am rewatching some of johnnys testimony & just picking up how he STILL referred to vanessa as “my girl” .. yet can’t even say AH’s first name.
“when MY GIRL, vanessa, got pregnant.”
i didn't find your channel until after johnny testified but before amber took the stand so i'm on recap team (but obviously watching after the verdict). i was team johnny from the get go but really felt he wouldn't win since it seemed like an very "pushing the boulder up a hill" trial for him. that said, i'm AMAZED that his team had SO much time left close to closing and amber's team was left with 6 minutes even with judge a not taking lost sidebars out of their time! i know he got feisty on cross when rottenborn tried to tell him to speed up and he quipped "you spent (x amount of time) trying to pull up your own document!"
Childhood ptsd is real! Johnny inadvertently married a version of his mother through Amber. I wish him complete recovery and healing ❤️🩹.
My heart is broken for JD, the child and the man. I hope and pray he is vindicated.
I was born blind in one eye like JD and the patches are bad enough I couldn't imagine that with abuse about it.I too am legally blind only in my right eye. I was adopted and my adoptive parents are similar to his also just not about my eye. This kind of thing sticks with you. His testimony is difficult to watch especially because trauma is re-lived. I have a lot of respect for him.
I seriously don’t know if it’s okay for me to be watching this. He is so hurt. And I feel like he’s been exploited enough. 🥺🇦🇺❤️❤️
Same. Yet I can’t stop. I’ll be first in line for his comeback so hopefully that offsets the guilt.
He is the one who asked for this to be on TV. He is very interested in the public hearing his truth, as Heard has already been proven to have lied concerning false abuse allegations.
He wants people to know his story he wants the world to know the truth but it is unfortunate that he had to do this.
-Depp is appears so mellow it’s difficult to imagine him even raising his voice. Perhaps his lawyers let him ramble a bit to cement that impression-no matter what anyone may say about him in the case, jurors may remember his mellow, rambling persona.
-Amber’s resting face looks like barely contained rage.
When this all first hit the news I was thinking “Oh no, not Johnny Depp, I hope it’s not true.” I had such a crush on him as a kid & I’d never heard about him treating people badly (some bad celebrity behavior when he was young, but not against people). The pictures didn’t look good but people had been caught giving themselves bruises before & attributing it to someone else. I was relieved when the tapes came out. I am biased towards Johnny but I appreciate hearing legal commentary from a neutral point of view😊.
amber reminds me of an old friend of mine, and she did - I kid you not - hurt herself in a drunk argument and blamed it on her boyfriend one night. We broke off an argument between her and the boyfriend, set her down in a different room than him (unharmed) a couple of minutes later she came out crying with a bloody nose and blamed the poor boy for it. I am not saying Amber did the same, but there are some people that go the extra mile to control the narrative and people around them.
A friend of mine has a legitimate video of his ex girlfriend hitting herself in the face. Then she called the cops and said he did it. Even after showing them the video he still went to jail.
Retired Florida police officer here; I once arrested a man for abusing his girlfriend and he begged me, in tears, to please believe him- that he had not and would NEVER hurt a woman and he BEGGED me to interview her more- and sure enough... Just with a LITTLE bit of checking into her story- questioning her when she changed details and couldn't stick to her story - she FINALLY went ahead and admitted she had injured herself and that he had never laid a hand on her. I was able to charge her with making a false report and had the ultimate pleasure of driving to the jail- picking him up - taking him home, taking the handcuffs off, and apologizing to him. He refused my apologies and thanked me again and again for believing him. For listening to him..
I could TELL that he was telling the truth in the back of my car on the way to jail. I was SO GLAD we ended up having her admission because without it, I would have had no choice but to have completed the arrest. I'm glad I had the interviewing skills that I had because it would have been so EASY to just believe her story, not press hard, just accept everything she says at face value... It changed how I treated every DV case for the rest of my career. Not in that I didn't believe victims - but that I was MUCH MUCH more thorough and careful about how I interviewed all witnesses- all those involved, etc.
My boyfriend's sister does that
@@kristinaerickson2353 WHAT?!
@@theredhairedgirl1 I wish the cops i dealt with my abuse were like you 🥺 I was the woman with proof but they didn't do anything.. I'd get death threats and drive bys by my house, and I would get blamed but thrm for not making sure I kept checking every 10 mins to block the new accounts he'd make to harass me. They got annoyed with me having to keep calling them bc I was terrified. They wouldn't even stay for an hour on my road to make sure he didn't come by. I could've died 😭
Always adored him but he’s even sweeter, more thoughtful and humble than I imagined. So happy he’s getting his side of the story out…finally 🙏🏼❤️
My sentiments exactly
Going back to his testimony... the difference is insane. I have a lump in my throat while he's talking. I can hear the fear and pain in his voice especially talking about the impact this has on his kids.
Knowing his past now, I can only imagine what must have been going through his mind when he played in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. One of my all time favorite movies. I feel bad for him. I know some of the things that happened in that movie could have been maybe hard for him to deal with. He was pretty young in that movie as well. I wonder if he was able to handle those emotions well during that time. I feel for him.
That's an intriguing point that I hadn't considered!!! 😔 poor Johnny man
Those were my thoughts as well!! You can tell the guy has been through some things 😮💨
😂he is probably one of the very few people in this courtroom who never saw a pirates of C movie
I watched every minute of every day of this trial and he broke my heart retelling his story 💔. I love Johnny, always have but i went in with an open mind and it did not take me long after observing and listening to Amber's testimony to realize she was a walking red flag. As a survivor of SA and DV, it’s obvious to me who was being sincere and truthful. Iykyk. Love rewatching this with you Emily ❤
Emily- "She (Amber) looks very stoic."
Me- "She looks psychotic."
I don't know why but at some point I expected some kind of emotional reaction from her, she claimed and has repeatedly claimed that she still loves Mr. Depp but she showed ZERO reaction to his testimony today. Which proves that she never did love him, she used him to bolster her own career, she had her friends surround him to further isolate him from his own family and friends. She's absolutely diabolical!
Uh huh 😒
She doesn’t blink while watching Johnny. 😳 If someone abused me I wouldn’t stare at them for 3 hours a day. NO WAY IN HELL.
@@p.and.h the only way I’ve ever done that is by essentially dissociating while staring in their direction. Completely escaping into my own head and I wouldn’t even realize I was looking in their direction. But that’s not at all what I get from Heard. She’s extremely focused on him. I know survivors have varied responses to being exposed their abusers but this doesn’t feel right to me. It just feels….off.
The Rum Diary has been a passion project of Johnny's and Hunter S. Thompson's since earlier than 2008; I remember it literally being listed as a TBD movie within his film biography in the back of the book "Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel" by Brain J. Robb which checking online shows that book was released in 2006. He wanted that movie to be made SO bad... and to then find that it's final creation resulted in Johnny meeting basically his entire current downfall with the casting of Amber Heard is just so utterly and fully tragic I don't think even the best of authors could convey it properly in words.....I hesitate to even mention the word irony as it just so poorly describes the situation at the core of just how much he wanted that movie to happen and just how much the making of it changed his life even more so than his role as Captain Jack Sparrow at this point....my heart aches for him as that passion project will I truly believe forever be tarnished within his mind because of one Amber Laura Heard.....
I think this trial has proven she isn’t what she claimed it although it won’t take away all the damage And as he said he will forever be linked to this but the majority of the public are behind him.
I have a feeling he doesn't even give a shit if he wins, just as long as he gets to tell his story on a platform.
I still can’t believe she can just sit there, pleading innocence when it’s so very clear to the whole world that she’s lying, she’s sickening, absolutely revolting
Johnny has spent A LOT of money to finally have a chance to be heard. Just for a chance to tell his side of the story. We already know AH's side of the storey because that's the only thing that is in the media. I am glad that he was able to go on his rants. He comes off as VERY relatable, someone that you want to hang out with. Someone honest.
I think that AH's lawyers would need to be VERY careful on how they are going to cross examine him. Because if they come off as too guns blazing as they did with Keenan Wyatt, the jury will turn against them and see them as bullying their friend and will associate that behaviour with AH as they are HER representatives.
Sad how we sometimes unconsciously attract the cruel and scary people from our childhood into our adult life and sometimes marry them 😢
You said it!!! So true
Trauma Man…
Through tons of research after learning I had been with a malignant narcissist, I found out that many people who are with one often are raised by one. Sure enough, I Learned more and my father was most definitely also a malignant narcissist as well… so I did more research to make sure it doesn’t happen again… and basically you learn how to make the malignant narcissist happy so you don’t have to endure the abuse and these small things you did to stay safe become a big part of your personality… like not having any boundaries… so then when you meet someone, your personality caters to a narcissist…. And you don’t think twice about red flags because red flags are so normal to you…. So I’ve learned I need to fix myself before I can ever date again. I need to learn boundaries and red flags…. So with that being said, it’s been 3 yrs since I left my last narcissistic ex and I haven’t dated because I’m so afraid of ending up with another. :(
you dont attract it... you allow it.
@@cremepuffle It is mostly an unconscious behaviour. you allow it, you attract it because you are looking for it. It’s what’s familiar, because you yearn to fill a void of self acceptance that was never filled in childhood. It becomes a lifelong pursuit until you recognise the unhealthy cycle and choose to break it.
Watching for the first time and love that he keep referencing his kids with a smile
I’m only part way through, but hearing him talk about how he approached Edward Scissorhands is bringing tears to my eyes. That film was a special interest/hyperfixation for me for most of my childhood, and continues to be one of my all time favorites. I’m trying hard to remain unbiased throughout this trial but he was such a huge part of my formative years, it’s hard not to feel deeply connected and endeared to him.
Same! I had an odd fixation with the movie as a young kid. It remains in my top 3 favorites to this day and I’m 33.
One of my earliest childhood memories is Edward scissorhands and it’s still my favorite today.
Watching him tell his story of his career was inspiring. I feel bad it took this circumstance to hear it
This is so hard to watch? I feel so badly for Johnny - he looks so incredibly uncomfortable.
As a person who has seen quite a few of his interviews, I can say he has ALWAYS spoken like this.
I can totally understand his “I can’t say I’m embarrassed” comment. I’ve heard people spin it both ways. I personally take it as he’s not ashamed to air out the laundry because he knows it’s the truth in his heart. It’s kind of a big statement and telling for someone who’s demeanor is typically reserved.
He sounds so sad and depressed, my heart breaks for him. Justice for Johnny. 🙏🏻 Thank you Emily for your clear, concise and brilliant commentary to help us make sense of this. 💞 I personally boycott any movie she’s in.
He does sound sad, I wonder how normal it is for him.
Started tearing up as Johnny described his childhood ngl. It’s a lot a lot a LOT like how my mom was. To this day I still hide away when I’m upset by someone or something. When I fight with my mom I hide. I feel him so much.
I can't help thinking, what a massive difference between Depp and Baldwin.
Watching this back after Amber Heard’s testimony LOL His is soooo much better and feels genuine. almost cried AGAIN when he replayed what happened to his mom
Love all the coverage of this trial. The malice part of this case is gonna be fireworks. I think JD's testimony about feeling a responsibility of saving his kids from harrassment etc due to AH's allegations was a key takeaway today ie: the money is not his motivation
Ok so watching this back I can see why the dad question was relevant. Johnny stayed with amber coz he viewed leaving as a failure. And that’s how he viewed his father leaving his mum at the time.
I remember my mom telling me that when I was around 4 yrs old, she wanted to write Johnny Depp a thank you letter. While she was making dinner, I'd watch a rerun of 21 Jump Street (huge fan of Johnny at 4 lol). Well for that one hour it was on, she could have peace to make dinner. She was grateful for that hour to decompress lol. So, Mr. Depp, my mom truly thanks you 💗
I am so wrapped up in everything he says. He has such a way with talking. Also definitely looks like he has waited so long and needs to get his story out there. I hope this lifts a huge weight off him and allows him to feel free and able to enjoy the rest of his life happily how he should!
When Johnny is going into detail about his life and about what he knew about her friends it served several purposes
1) Establised that her friends were around frequent and long enough for him to know them so well (which means she wasn't isolated and they had regular access to her)
2) Shows that Johnny pays attention to details so claiming his drug use did something to his memory and perception would be immediately disproven
3) Sticks to the framework that he was in trial to tell his story and clear his name. The long answers are a part of how much he wanted to speak without limits and bias against him.
I’m so worried that the jury will determine that amber wasn’t a victim yet she will not be found guilty of defamation because of technicalities . She did file the restraining order, and become a face of DV. I want to see Johnny vindicated.
She filed a restraining order based on allegations that were never proven. And this case will bring light to the truth
@@Carolina_57 anyone can pretty much take out a restraining order with no burden of proof. No reason to justify doing it. Am I correct?
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This is my second time watching this today. You’ll see what a kind gentlemen this makes him out to be here.
That testimony was painful to listen to. God bless him.
2:02:54 Depp spent ages with Hunter S. Thompson to prep portraying him in Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas (and imo The Rum Diary, to a much lesser extent). They both seem to have(/had) similar philosophical bents, complex internal landscapes, and a sensitivity to existing in a world that is constantly acting upon them, at times violently and unjustly; they have deep wells of feeling and low trigger thresholds, using substances to change *what* is being felt, or to numb, to escape. When the intensity of living becomes torturous, they'll use drugs the way you use Irlens glasses-and that's BEFORE physical pain, back injury, etc. I don't think it's strange they became friends at all. But it's a lot more interesting to me after hearing about the relationship Depp claims to have with writing, authenticity, his own voice, his demons. (Thompson had demons too, until he couldn't live with them anymore). Depp's cadence and manner of speaking sometimes feel closer to Thompson than it does his own sister, I'm intrigued by your idea about him crafting an identity/role to be Johnny Depp™️ instead of Johnny.
*i'm a literature/hunter s. thompson fan first and extrapolating from there, so that's my bias 😂
His slow cadence... and putting us to sleep... hard to imagine this man suddenly becoming violent. (Also, I am so grateful I can hear this at 2X speed.) So, her abuse increased his drug/alcohol use.
I just learned that it was johnny depps lawyers first ever direct examination ....so that could explain why she didn't reign him in more
“The shits on the bed. It’s all coming out.” -EDB
New idiom for the world. 😅 Thank you for all your hard work on these. It’s been fun to follow along with you! ❤️
Teared up watching this. Johnny doesn't deserve this.. the only thing his fists attacked was furniture. Imagine finding out that a manager ripped you off of millions of dollars.. yeah, I'd be mad too. Amber was the abuser, shame on her.
And he was housing her friends, like seriously, what kind of abuser does that.
I so appreciate you. Found you late in the trial and because I can’t seem to get enough have gone back to watch your past commentary.