Weeklong break in Depp-Heard defamation trial gives Depp's team advantage in cross-examination, expert says

Lance Bass has deleted a controversial TikTok video he posted referencing Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s defamation trial.

Amber Heard’s former makeup artist has explained how she helped her cover up bruises and other injuries she allegedly received from Johnny Depp – specifically ones she had right before her appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden.

The ongoing trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard took on a new dimension on Wednesday, when Amber’s pal Raquel ‘Rocky’ Pennington testified about an infamous alleged blowout between the couple back in 2016.

as a jury decides whether Heard, 36, had defamed Depp, 58, when she signed a 2018 op-ed in the Washington Post, which appeared to accuse her former love of domestic abuse. Depp is suing the actress for $50 million; Heard subsequently filed a $100 million countersuit.Now, with both sides having testified — although Heard’s defense remains ongoing — rapt viewers are publicly throwing their support behind one or the other using the hashtags #IStandWithJohnnyDepp and #IStandWithAmberHeard.And while one can’t yet predict who will prevail in court, some believe it’s Depp who’s winning the social media campaign, as tagged videos for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star are currently pulling in 12 billion views on TikTok alone. That vocal support has also reared its impolite head in the hallowed legal halls of Fairfax, Virginia, where a gaggle of female fans has gathered for Depp, reported Law & Crime’s Jesse Weber via Mediaite.

Amber Heard hasn’t kept her eyes off the jury as she testifies in the defamation trial brought on by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, and it’s left many wondering why. According to legal experts, Heard is likely following the advice of her attorneys, but it’s a double-edged sword. The "Aquaman" actress finished up her testimony on Tuesday after four days of questioning.

A friend of actor Amber Heard testified Wednesday that she saw the bruises and cuts left in the aftermath of multiple incidents of abuse inflicted by Heard’s ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess are gearing up for the arrival of their new baby, and the couple couldn't be more thrilled.«Brian and Sharna are doing amazing ahead of Sharna giving birth. Brian is so continually supportive of Sharna and dotes on her left and right,» a source tells ET. «He is at her beck and call and is very gentle, supportive and understanding.

Amber Heard's sister took the witness stand for the first time and offered details about an alleged argument that turned violent, claiming Johnny Depp struck her and repeatedly pummeled the actress following cheating accusations.Whitney Henriquez testified on Wednesday at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, where she was asked about an alleged incident that went down at one of Depp's penthouses in March 2015. Henriquez, who was living in one of the many connecting penthouses owned by Depp, said she was woken up in the middle of the night after Heard stormed into her room fuming after learning Depp had allegedly cheated on her.«Can you believe he's cheating on me?» Henriquez claimed Heard told her that night. «Your f**king brother is cheating on me.» Henriquez has previously said she referred to Depp as her brother.Henriquez claimed she then went to the kitchen to talk to Depp, whom she accused of being drunk.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterJohnny Depp repeatedly hit Amber Heard in the face during an argument at the couple’s penthouse in March 2015, Heard’s sister told a jury on Wednesday.The sister, Whitney Henriquez, was called to the stand to corroborate Heard’s allegations that Depp repeatedly assaulted her over the course of their four-year relationship. Heard is defending herself from a defamation suit brought by Depp in Fairfax, Va.Henriquez described witnessing a fight in which Depp and Heard were screaming obscenities at each other. Depp ran upstairs toward a mezzanine and hit Henriquez in the back, she said, and then Heard smacked him, saying “Don’t hit my fucking sister.” Depp’s security guard then ran up the stairs.

Johnny Depp’s team appears as amused as the Internet is with the ongoing Amber Heard trial.

Looking back. Johnny Depp has had several high-profile relationships and breakups throughout the years, which have remained poignant memories for many of his famous exes.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continues to evolve, things no one ever saw coming have been brought to light.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe case has been nothing short of revelatory, with private conversations, intimate texts, and shocking moments from the exes' marriage being used as evidence as Johnny attempts to prove that his ex-wife defamed her with a 2018 Washington Post op-ed.Every shocking  – and confusing – moment has been documented and televised, and as a result, one of the most indicative photos of none other than Amber herself has been officially released.WATCH: The latest updates from the Johnny and Amber trialMORE: Amber Heard's subtle response to viral 'my dog stepped on a bee' momentThe photo is one of the closest the public has gotten that attests to the inner workings of her mind.It sees the actress in an embrace, holding a personal legal pad, featuring her own private notes she has jotted down during the trial.The notes reveal how the star has been both processing and questioning certain aspects of the trial, writing down and adding question marks next to what is said by lawyers and witnesses such as: "Why redacted?" and: "Annoying," as well as: "Claiming stress… or whatever." Amber embraces her lawyer Elaine BredehoftIt also features a slew of cryptic numbers tallied one under the under as if set up to be added or subtracted, but with no results.MORE: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial: When is it set to end?MORE: The surprising meaning behind Amber Heard's baby name revealedThe highly publicized trial began on 11 April in Fairfax County, Virginia, and after a ten day recess, which Johnny spent partly in Europe, it resumed on 16 May.

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Donald Trump made his first comments on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, and joked that they appear to be a "lovely couple. " He went on to joke that the Aquaman actress has an arm like a baseball pitcher. "Has anybody been watching the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial? What a lovely couple," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.

Partners and coparents. Before Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor was in a 14-year relationship with Vanessa Paradis.

Amber Heard’s former friend has shed light on an unsettling comment Johnny Depp made right after the pair said “I do”.

The intensity of Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard lessened for a moment when the actress’ attorney briefly imitated the Pirates of the Caribbean star while questioning her client on the stand.

The dirty laundry from Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s relationship keeps coming out in the actor’s defamation trial.

Social media can’t stop swooning over the possibility that Johnny Depp is dating his sharp-tongued attorney, Camille Vasquez, but ET has learned it’s all a figment of the internet’s imagination.

There is a lot of social media speculation that Johnny Depp is dating one of his attorneys, Camille Vasquez, who is defending him in his defamation trial against Amber Heard.

The high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard was interrupted on Wednesday as a spectator broke into uncontrollable laughter inside the courtroom. The man was caught on camera giggling with his head in his hands as he sat in the gallery in the courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, watching the day’s testimony. Several other spectators were spotted looking around at the man and also smirking at his reaction.

Johnny Depp is dating his sharp-tongued attorney, Camille Vasquez, but ET has learned it's all a figment of the internet's imagination.A source close to the defamation trial tells ET that rumors that the star is dating Vasquez are «entirely, 100 percent, unequivocally untrue.» Vasquez, an associate at the Southern California-based firm Brown Rudnick, entered the bright spotlight on Monday when she began cross-examining Amber Heard, and it produced some of the most tense moments since the trial kicked off six weeks ago.Among other things, Vasquez accused Heard of making up the sexual assault allegations. The attorney also, in point-blank fashion, asked Heard if it was Depp who got her the role in.

A friend of Amber Heard testified on Wednesday about seeing the extent of the actress’ injuries following arguments with Johnny Depp.

A first mention. Amber Heard’s baby was talked about during her mother’s defamation trial with Johnny Depp. Amber has been quiet about her daughter since her birth, but the Aquaman star brought her up in a surprising way.

Amber Heard‘s lawyer Elaine Bredehoft went viral for a moment during Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial.

soaring inflation, the ongoing pandemic and the likely overturn of Roe v. Wade — but they are interested in one issue above all else.The blockbuster defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is currently generating more social media engagement than any other topic, according to data from NewsWhip.The data firm claims that the captivating courtroom drama has garnered an average of 508 social media interactions — ie.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are locked in a heated defamation trial have been forking over thousands for a coveted seat. But now, they’re even buying from scalpers on the “black market,” according to TMZ, turning the orderly waiting game into a free for all.Court officials have limited numbers of wristbands to hand out – 100 for the main courtroom and an additional 100 to 150 for the overflow room – yet many fans don’t make the cut.

As Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard rages on, Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer is opening up about whether or not fans can expect to see a glimpse of the actor in his upcoming films.

OK, this is a weird one. Like, why even lie about this? But that’s exactly what appears to be happening.

MORE: The real reason Johnny Depp REFUSES to look at Amber Heard during trialJohnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation case began on 11 April in Fairfax County, Virginia, and proceedings have been livestreamed throughout, further feeding public interest. WATCH: Amber Heard says she did not want divorce details to go publicBut when will the case come to a close?READ: What Johnny Depp's lawyer REALLY said as he celebrated Amber Heard's Kate Moss commentMORE: Johnny Depp: Everything Kate Moss has said following surprise celebration at trialAfter a ten-day hiatus, the trial resumed on Monday 16 May with Amber completing her testimony before facing cross-examination from Johnny's legal team.