Amber Heard was spotted on a late-evening shopping trip with girlfriend Bianca Butti in central London on Wednesday, following the end of ex-husband Johnny Depp’s historic libel trial.
The actress, 34, donned a face covering and a chic all-black ensemble as she picked up some groceries at Whole Foods with the cinematographer, 38.
On Tuesday Amber fought back tears outside London’s High Court as she said it had been ‘incredibly painful’ to relive the break-up of her marriage to Johnny, following the end of his 16-day libel trial.
Out and about: Amber Heard, 34, headed to the supermarket with girlfriend Bianca Butti, 38, in central London on Wednesday, following the end of ex Johnny Depp’s historic libel trial.
Amber displayed her relaxed sense of style in a simple all-black ensemble with a red scarf to cover her face.
Mask-clad Bianca also sported a leather jacket and skinny jeans as the couple carried their purchases out of the shop.
Actress Amber has been out and about in the capital following the end of her ex Johnny’s historic libel trail.
Casual: The actress donned a face covering and a chic all-black ensemble as she picked up some groceries at Whole Foods with the cinematographer
What did you get? Amber and Bianca perused some of the groceries on offer as they headed out for a spot of shopping following the end of the explosive libel trail
Supportive: Bianca has been at Amber’s side throughout the historic legal proceedings, which have already been dubbed ‘the trail of the century’
Moving: On Tuesday Amber fought back tears as she delivered an emotional closing statement, telling onlookers it’s been ‘incredibly painful’ to relive her break-up from ex Johnny
On Tuesday Amber fought back tears as she delivered an emotional closing statement, following what’s been dubbed ‘The Trial of the Century.’
She said: ‘I travelled to the UK to testify in these proceedings as a witness to assist the Court.
‘After obtaining a restraining order in 2016 and finalising our divorce, I wanted to move on with my life. I did not file this lawsuit and, despite its significance, I would have preferred not to be in court.
‘It has been incredibly painful to relive the break-up of my relationship, have my motives and my truth questioned, and the most traumatic details of my life with Johnny shared in court and broadcast around the world.
‘I stand by my testimony in court and I now place my faith in British justice.
‘Although I did not bring this lawsuit, I am aware of the precious resources being consumed by his litigation and will be glad to see those resources re-directed back to more important legal matters already delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘I appreciate the dedication, hard work and support of the defence legal team, as well as my UK and US lawyers.
‘I also wish to extend my thanks to the very kind and diligent court staff and the police, who have been so sensitive in ensuring my protection so that that I could testify in safety.
‘And finally, my heartfelt thanks for the tremendous outpouring of support and the many messages I have received from around the world. You have given me so much strength and I send it back to you.’
As Amber turned to go back into court, the boos rang out from Depp’s supporters who have been outside the High Court in large numbers on the final day of the 16-day hearing.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star received a rapturous welcome upon his arrival this morning and signed autographs as dozens of fans made their presence known, armed with flowers, gifts and banners reading: ‘Justice for Johnny’ and ‘Abuse has no gender. Men can be victims too.’
The end of his sensational libel trial against The Sun newspaper will also have a major impact on another high-profile case the Hollywood star is bringing against ex-wife in the US.
Judgement in the High Court trial in London is not expected to be delivered by Mr Justice Nicol until late September, giving Johnny’s lawyers enough time to prepare for his US defamation case against Amber, which is expected to get underway next January.
In the US proceedings, Depp is suing Heard for $50 million over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post in which she describes herself as being a domestic abuse survivor.
Although Depp is not specifically named, his lawyers allege that it is obvious that the article refers to him and labels the actor of being a domestic abuser.
The three-week libel trial against The Sun in London, in which Depp hopes to win £350,000 in damages, has widely been seen as a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the US hearing, which will take place in Virginia.
It will feature all the same witnesses that appeared on behalf of either Depp or Heard in London and is also based on the same bombshell evidence that was produced at the High Court over the past few weeks.
The US hearing will also result in Depp and Heard returning to the witness box again to divulge details of their stormy relationship, which have already generated widespread publicity around the world.
Defamations from the former Hollywood couple and their witnesses have already been filed in the US, with the war of words between their respective camps already underway.
Depp’s defence in the US also mirrors the one that has featured at the High Court; that it was Heard and not him who was physically abusive in their relationship and that he is the victim of a ‘hoax’ orchestrated by her and her associates.
But legal sources have indicated that a potential ’round two’ of the Depp-Heard now depends on the outcome of the London libel hearing and could be settled even before it comes to court, depending on Mr Justice Nicol’s judgment.