Johnny Depp Details His Struggles with Substance Abuse

During his testimony on Tuesday, Johnny Depp talked about his struggle with substance abuse. He spoke about how and why he started using substances, along with why he'll never use them again. Depp stated he was already using substances before his relationship with Amber Heard began.
#JohnnyDepp #AmberHeard

[@quanticob.7650]

"Once you've trusted somebody for a certain amount of years, and you have told them all the secrets of your life, that information can of course be used against you."

[@maried7776]

This struck me also~ People with NPD & APD will do exactly that~be careful of red flags before sharing any private heart issues~or it will most definitely be used against you

[@majorkade]

This is why family members and close friends can inflict the most damage, and sometimes those relationships have to end. Get rid of the toxicity. However, if authentic, these friends are fabulous sounding boards and life-long counselors - true friends.

[@pattishea2289]

How sad is his testimony. I feel so much for him. I can see he is a thoughtful caring gentle soul. He has been hurt by women for a long time. God I hope he finds someone who really loves him.

[@SundayzCrows33]

💯

[@manicmurph]

Cause she's a narcissist and they'll use anything you say against you to gaslight you and smear campaign you.

[@someoneoutthere-oo5xq]

Unpopular opinion but I think by sharing these personal stuff, he is showing the human side of Hollywood. He normalizes difficulties that ordinary men go thorough and helps fight the stigma. I think it is heroic of him.

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

Agreed

[@jamesa6080]

Orrrr perhaps he is just acting 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Amaterasusflame]

@@jamesa6080 you’re pathetic

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

@@jamesa6080 Well that's always possible 👍

[@Amalekites]

I think it's a popular opinion.

[@Artiick]

The fact that JD spoke so open heartedly about what it feels, and as to why, he was addicted... combined with the fact that he just casually stopped and said bless you to someone that sneezed out of the blue, speaks MASSIVE amounts regarding him as a person. We must protect this man at all costs

[@dinamihelios4288]

We are brought up to speak up when necessary bless us

[@kraeyth5551]

Sneeze time stamp?

[@Artiick]

@@kraeyth5551 20:25 forward

[@suzihazlove4979]

That doesn't mean anything. Narcissist can act anytime they want. Let alone a actor.

[@Artiick]

@@suzihazlove4979 Yes ok, I have to agree here. But do you really believe what you just said or is this a joke? Cos, as far as I'm concerned, JD has always showed nothing but being a beautiful soul. I don't get where you're coming from

[@christineburns2801]

His smile at the end when he clarifies he's not touched opiods since is amazing and well deserved 👌😊👏

[@travels129]

Did he take endone?? Thats for Pain if taken as prescribed its ok

[@kariann3198]

He would be dead if he did

[@willydowse9205]

I cried like child

[@litgamer6205]

Opiods are a terrible thing, it gets to the point where you don't want to do anything without them and don't want to do anything on them either, they kill your interest in life

[@travels129]

@@litgamer6205 yea true even if take half of endone still feel need another the next day and so on

[@Axnee_]

When he smiled after saying he’s been sober it made my heart so happy. You can tell he’s proud of himself, rightfully so. Best of luck Johnny! I hope this works in your favor 💜

[@bordendonna]

He says he's not addicted to alcohol. Doesn't fly. He's not clean.

[@Axnee_]

@@bordendonna trolls r cool

[@zachtooill]

@@bordendonna his sobriety is his own

[@bordendonna]

@@zachtooill you're correct but it's a joke

[@zachennis5132]

Unless he still uses occasionally. And it's funny lol to lie to people and they believe u haha.

[@bonnymcdonald3985]

I met Mr. Depp after he made “What’s eating Gilbert Grape”. He was a part of Make A Wish Foundation and a young boy had asked that he be his “new daddy’s best man” . The boy’s mother was getting married and JD came to Oklahoma City to the wedding chapel and spent the whole afternoon with the family and those of us who worked the wedding. He spoke to each of us asking us about our lives and was a genuinely nice guy. A bit shy though. At the end the couple had plans to honeymoon at home. JD paid for a trip, footed the whole honeymoon. This man stammering for words was not the same man who was easy in conversation. He almost reminds me of a battered woman. They are nervous, try not to make eye contact and search for words not to anger their abuser

[@silverstar2052]

I agree. If you look at old interviews… he really didn’t seem to act this way in interviews until after being with heard. Depression and anxiety after trauma changes a person.

[@gregoryholstein3033]

Bonny McDonald Thanks for sharing your story & I totally agree with you, Johnny reminds me of a battered woman. I don’t believe for 1 second that Johnny laid a finger on her. Cheers.

[@kierj9858]

LoL what sick little kid asks for JD to be "his new daddy's best man" or even knows what a best man is?? 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣 The parents got that one off.

[@ifoundit4842]

Thankyou for Sharing your Story...i luv You hav such Memories..Again JD is Confirmed to be a Sincere,Kind and Genuinely

[@SeanSMST]

@@kierj9858 Man you'd be surprised what random tidbits kids know

[@rampagingrexy7202]

The smile when he said he hadn't taken opiates again was so pure and genuine. This man is such a wonderful soul and it's so incredibly brave for him to be so open and honest

[@carlyh6913]

You don't know that lol Drug addicts are delightful, wonderful souls to be married to

[@Janellabelle]

He is 100% lying.

[@Av-vd3wk]

So was he as Jack Sparrow. Don’t forget, the man is a talented, brilliant even, actor. You must assume that even this is his own stage…don’t look at him, look into, through and beyond him…

[@keeleyg2636]

He's a highly-paid actor!!

[@carlyh6913]

@@pattiodors8296 Thankyou Patti. I love him as an actor always have. But the red flags this dude has, all over the place. He's admitted to skulling a bottle of whiskey in response to her asking him not to get drunk. I totally believe they both were violent with each other, the difference is he's alot older than her, she was early 20's when this happened. This man is not a good person, why does his manner and the entitled, witty, self indulgent hours he's spending answering a one sentence answer, make me feel so queasy?

[@ericross441]

"I took them to numb myself". That sums up life, doesn't it? We just want to be numb from the pain

[@coolvideos4293]

Exactly 💔

[@beavue4488]

Yes, it’s so sad. Because I feel like this is a sensitive and hard topic to talk about in front of the law and in public.

[@peterholy953]

i want to be numbed from the pain of watching this boring spectacle.

[@juscaws]

That’s how it begins and is. It’s not because people are addicts. It’s to numb the pain. I can’t blame this guy. This shows all the money in the world won’t stop the hurt.

[@lisaeischens2352]

Hence the lyrics of Pink Floyd comes to mind and has soothed many a disturbed mind and soul.

[@wedontplay8152]

For a Man to open up about his addiction to pain pills in front of the WHOLE WORLD. Is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever seen someone do. I couldn’t even tell my own family I was a addict. If you’ve never been addicted to pain pills, you would know. I wouldn’t wish those withdrawals on my WORST ENEMY. 10 months Sober today!

[@straightouttacornwall]

If that's the hardest thing you've seen someone do you haven't lived much

[@SmokingGun39]

My uncle was addicted to pain pills. He was on them for his neuropathy from diabetes. It was a big struggle for him to be addicted and try to get clean while being in constant pain plus he was dealing with withdrawals. I never had to experience withdrawals but seeing him go through them was very hard. My heart goes out to you. Stay strong and stay on the wagon buddy!

[@chealynnorcutt1964]

while I do agree that opening up about your addiction can be hard, especially in Johnny’s case w so many people watching, there are definitely harder things in life - I would say getting sober was one of the hardest things I ever did. & that’s nothing compared to some of the things other people have experienced.

[@highonheroin5352]

@@straightouttacornwall agreed and I’m a heroin addict/recovering addict

[@highonheroin5352]

I’d say going through withdrawal is mild in terms of the difficulties that come with getting and staying sober

[@Sarahhedger]

“The reason why junkies end up overdosing is because they’re looking for the first high again, and you don’t get that you don’t get your first high again.” This is so accurate 🥺

[@imtired2983]

This is a truth

[@papa20117]

Are you talking from experience?

[@simeonowens489]

My uncle killed himself looking for that first high and continued to ruin his families lives after. His son, my cousin remembered him talking about that high and tried it and got his mother hooked and his aunt and they both died and he went to prison. It hurts all of us forever...

[@Sarahhedger]

@@simeonowens489 I’m very sorry for your losses, addiction is a terrible problem. I don’t and haven’t chased that first high for a long time, my issue is I have chronic pain (Ankylosing spondylitis) so it’s a catch 22 because without the opioids the pain is intolerable.

[@ericyoung2136]

@@simeonowens489 it's part of nature. Survival of the fittest, and your relatives were not cutting it.

[@ScoobyDoozy]

Fellow survivor of prescribed opiates, from severe chronic pain. You’ve taken some of my shame out of the snakes bite today Johnny- thank you. Feel no shame.

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

❤️ I’m so glad you’re even a little less in pain. Best to you! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@dr.shivanikadam6815]

So proud of U I hope U heal & conquer ur demons ❤️

[@imaginempress3408]

I have chronic pain and I worry abt addiction due to family history so I don't even take pain meds post surgery.

[@KoolT]

Oh my God, I was severely crippled in my right hip. 5 year's. Omg. We made it.

[@gregoryholstein3033]

Scooby Doo, Keep fighting, it’s a long hard road and you may slip up but don’t give up. Cheers.

[@katdodd5801]

It's so sad that he needs to bare his innermost soul in order to prove she defamed him....sickening. Justice is upside down. :(

[@elisebarthalow6075]

Just makes me respect him even more as a human and an artist.

[@awkwardautistic]

I think this may be therapeutic for him though...

[@katdodd5801]

@@awkwardautistic possibly or like a colonoscopy...

[@dash9846]

He’s the one suing her so the onus is on him to prove defamation. He opened himself to this scrutiny with his lawsuit. It’s his choice

[@ldolan4051]

I like him exposing what's inside. He needs that finally. I, for one, hope he feels great relief, long overdue relief, for the remainder of his life, and that his kids can too.

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

By sharing his troubles he is helping a lot of normal folks. I applaud him

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I did heroin for years then Suboxone. I've always loved Depp as an actor and as a person too.

[@bombshot2000]

I agree. For an ex-addict talking openly like he is, shows others that you don't have to struggle you can get better no matter how deep you are into the addiction.

[@perle13930]

He to is just a normal guy

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

@@perle13930 great way to put it. Just a human like the rest of us.👍

[@carolharris2357]

Makes your life seem not so bad.

[@edeciotheghost1637]

The sheer conviction with which he says “No. i can’t do opiates. I won’t. Once you’ve been bitten by that snake, you will be bit again.” Tells me, as a recovering addict myself, that he seriously is turning his life around. Respect.

[@johnstrawb3521]

Best of luck to you, but opioid hysteria must not adversely affect chronic pain patients, of which there are 20,000,000 in the U.S., most of whom only get real relief from opioids.

[@edeciotheghost1637]

@@johnstrawb3521 I am a chronic pain patient, I have a spinal injury that causes me pain every day. I just eventually learned to have a high enough pain tolerance to function normally with ibuprofen and a few nasty words when I stand up or sit down… it’s tough, but people like me and him can’t take opioids, no matter how much we may need them, simply because we like and crave the feeling of being on them too much

[@brandy6603]

I admire his transparency. It’s like he’s saying ..I’m here, I’m available, ask me anything and I’ll tell you my struggles and my story. The realness is truly refreshing.

[@klimber10001]

Johnny Depp speaks very slowly and methodically. As I listen I feel the vulnerability... I think he's genuine truly.

[@Mg-ht8xb]

You can listen 2x and it's totally normal lol

[@bkh5648]

Love him but takes patience to listen. He is careful with his words probably from his trauma or perhaps who knows?

[@bkh5648]

@Arising Hero you should stop trying to shock people. It’s stoopid

[@nnnnn3435]

Yes same. Look at old interviews when he was young he talks same way.

[@secretunknown253]

@Arising Hero yeah go back to special ed

[@joko09010]

Depp gave one of the most human explanations of how emotional issues can lead to substance use disorder, and how it starts and progressive. Amazing people like Depp and Downey Jr., to your average Joe or Jane, can fall victim to its cycle. It takes compassion and connection, not punishment and isolation, to break out of the cycle. Positive thoughts to all!

[@yesceniamurillo9793]

Also to show how addiction is genetic as well. His mother was a substance abuser it makes sense.

[@ayannahendricks6266]

@@yesceniamurillo9793 not even genetic he literally copied what he saw modeled by his mother, without knowing what else to do.

[@simonealicedubois7440]

MERCI! Admirables paroles!

[@publiusledeuxieme7404]

Thank you for this insight.

[@Alfakkin]

True

[@vcanadian1971]

It takes a lot of courage to stand up to all your demons. Stay stronger a little longer. Johnny I wish you smooth sailing ⛵️ here on out. ‘People cry not because they’re weak, it’s because they’ve been strong for too long” Johnny Depp.

[@wendyhardin5259]

One of his most awful demons is sitting in the courtroom with him. Soulless wench.

[@marcusohlson9448]

💯

[@camillecruzfit]

This is such a gift that Johnny Depp is giving to young men and women all on the edges or deep into addiction. No adults ever shared this kind of history with my generation. If there is a silver lining to this tragedy, it is the lives he may save by being so honest.

[@glowgirl8171]

Addict in recovery, here. His honesty is making me tear up. He's telling the truth.

[@Blue-ej7rw]

The way she smirks as he talks about his hardships is truly telling, hard to hide when we can all see it.

[@LANGANPASQUAL]

And she took a dump on his bed.

[@Triple_Aces]

@@LANGANPASQUAL and blamed it on the dog, like a child who didn’t do their homework

[@suzihazlove4979]

She smirks cuz he's playing the court like a theater.

[@Dino-pq3eu]

@@suzihazlove4979 She smirks because that's part of her narcissistic personality .

[@cocomilk4846]

@@LANGANPASQUAL wait what?!

[@janetclassen1144]

I never knew anything about Johnny Depp before all this but after watching this testimony, I find him to be Shy, a little eccentric, kind, honest, & generous to a fault & my instinct about Amber is a cold fish

[@therealryufromjapan3051]

Yeah but why don’t he have scissors hands ?

[@hellabarnett5564]

Totally agree with you

[@janemetcalf6309]

Absolutely my take too...its such a contrast

[@adolfosantana8038]

Seriously...dead fish eyes!

[@justinw2232]

She is a narcissist

[@Ashley-h719]

"one day you are going to have to face those feelings, one day you will meet those demons" Johnny Depp... I felt that quote in my soul

[@SunnyVibess]

I cannot imagine how hard it must be to have a public hearing & talking about such private & sensitive topics. I am amazing by Johnny's bravery

[@mooncy219]

*I am amazed and yeah, it;s pretty tough for him :| and this Amber proudly writing some notes while he is talking about it is such a psycho move!! wth < -

[@-chilly-142]

seriously wtf it seems so staged

[@E.C.2]

@@-chilly-142 What exactly seems staged?

[@lorenzoprestopino5376]

wym? he's in court, he aint brave 😂he's undergoing an interrogation in a trial for domestic violence

[@ninachkah13]

I've struggled w addiction for 15 years and I HATE being an addict but thank God for people like Johnny who use their moment of truth to actually tell it like it is. I don't want to speak for everyone else out there, but personally, hearing him speak so honestly and openly on his trauma, his addiction.. his flaws... its a breath of fresh air for someone like me who feels like the bottom of the barrel by society's standards. I literally yelled "exactly! Thank you!" At my phone when he said he never called taking drugs a "party" .. it was too numb himself. In my words, I saw it as survival at the time. To keep myself from crying all day or trying to seriously hurt myself. To fill an infinite gaping wound in my mind and soul that has just got bigger and hungrier over the years. It's such a lonely place. And when the likes of JD humbly speaks the way he did on this video, there's a little more hope and a lil less loneliness.

[@1adadada]

You are worth am much as any of us, nothing can dim your eternal nature.Nothing. If you can please try meditating. It really helps you to disconnect from the wound which is an illuson. The eternal part of you is forever healed and whole.

[@Jack1843]

any tips?

[@ninachkah13]

@David Webb I'm sorry to hear that :( my husband is from Ukraine and having a very time with it. I used to be what one might call "functioning" but it's progressed way beyond that unfortunately

[@ninachkah13]

@@1adadada 🙏🏻 that's very kind thank you

[@ninachkah13]

@David Webb thank you 🙏🏻...and thank you for your service

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

Some people are even more toxic than any drug and I think she was that kind of toxic person for him. This has got to be hard for him to do.

[@benasselin798]

Well said Taryn..👌

[@lawandarussell4821]

I totally agree. So on point.

[@peterholy953]

Well, she suffers now (with all of us) listening to Johnny's boring stories.

[@globetrotting2628]

-Depp was arrested in Vancouver in 1989 for assaulting a security guard after the police were called to end a loud party at his hotel room -He was also arrested in New York City in 1994 after causing significant damage to his room at The Mark Hotel, where he was staying with Kate Moss -Depp was arrested again in 1999 for brawling with paparazzi outside a restaurant while dining in London with Paradis -In 2018, Depp was sued for allegedly hitting and verbally insulting a crew member while under the influence of alcohol on the set of City of Lies -During his 2020 libel trial, Depp admitted to having been addicted to Roxicodone and alcohol as well as used other substances such as MDMA and cocaine during his relationship with Heard -He has stated that he began using drugs by taking his mother's "nerve pills" at the age of 11, was smoking at age 12 and by the age of 14 had used "every kind of drugs there were"

[@majaperic7024]

@@aussiekilo she is!

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

Johnny I am glad you are bringing to the forefront that women are abusive too!

[@samanthamcbay7859]

I am a women, and I absolutely agree with you. People need to stop assuming women always the victim because it’s not true. Men can be victims too. Also being an abusive woman is never better than being an abusive man. I had an abusive Mum who once tried to push her ex husband down a flight of stairs.

[@labellamafia4539]

I feel him when he talked about self medicating to not feel, I drank to not feel when my dad passed away from cancer and it got out of control and was the lowest point in my life. It took me a few years to be able to stop drinking and find myself again

[@dakid52990]

Sorry for your loss and glad youve recovered. Hope you have a peaceful future coming your way.

[@YolandaMReyes]

My condolences to you,, Congratulations, Wishing you the best of luck!!!

[@1adadada]

Love to you fellow human.

[@rhondamullins8406]

I'm very PROUD OF YOU......

[@stateofmind6725]

Sorry for your loss. Idk u, but I'm proud of you for cleaning up. It took me many years as well

[@Gidget_Lynn]

Johnny, having demons and trying to subdue them is something we have all been through. My mother passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 2012 so I speak from experience. Just be careful and know that we all adore you and you are not alone with your addictions. It's easy for people to judge but not as easy for people to understand. We got you!

[@lizreilly4971]

JD is being very brave. It’s not easy to talk of your past with such calm precise delivery. I hope it’ll be a healing experience for him. ❤️

[@missstaceyarmes]

“Bless you” 😂 he is so likable. His smile as he said that made me smile. I rewinded at least five times. ❤️

[@lisasteigerwald6033]

And she’s a witch

[@mortiel84]

Yes he s charmin but always makes me wonder, why they generally choose (Holliwood men) soo many years younger women? I can't imagine them having a conversation, she s this and he s that, very different. I don't see him as a victim, that s what I am trying to say. Both were nuts believing in the "relationship" and both had their own agendas. They even call it "protection", I don't see myself saying I'm with my husband for "protection"

[@PlamoSpecialist]

@@mortiel84 i think they were both toxic as fk, but she ended up being crazier than him.

[@libertystl2730]

I’m going through an opioid addiction and I always thought I will never ever be sober again or stop it but listening to him talking gave me hope and showed that it’s possible even when you are really deep in your addiction god bless him and pray for me

[@WingZeroSymphonics]

Yes

[@lisasophie7465]

There is a German saying „where there is a will, there will be a way“! I cannot imagine how hard it must be, but I absolutely believe you!

[@liMe-leMon]

Your not alone. Its called an epidemic for a reason. We must reach out and do the work. I'm stuck like you. No one wants to help. Your looked at like a disease if you do tell someone. We have to help ourselves. God bless I hope you find the light again.

[@888hereandnow]

You are loved and accepted ❤ Psalm 139

[@888hereandnow]

Believing for God's best for you.🙏in Jesus there is eternal acceptance, forgiveness,comfort hope and Peace.

[@Edench-0]

To Johnny, Amber Heard was so much more toxic to him compared to the drugs.

[@rachelschade8512]

Team Johnny🙏🏻💚

[@Gkep2005]

You have no right to make that call yourself

[@hdnft4633]

It is sickening to see AH and her PR team exploit Mr Depp who is a recovering addict in this trial. Addiction does not equal violence. And violence can happen when not under the influence. The lack of compassion is maddening.

[@92_supreme]

That fact she’s so emotionless when he’s sharing his pain says a lot idk Mr. Depp and I’m over here sobbing like a baby

[@eurodiaz3712]

She's not writing anything down, I hate when they try to act important that way. She's so wrapped up in her hate. She's trying not to smile at what he's saying sometimes

[@dek4432]

Oh she can't smile then it will give her away she has to act the victim and she is using all of her acting ability through this she truly is a cow and I hope she has a miserable life after all is said and done

[@kumulsfan8090]

Writing stuff getting her counter arguments ready rather than actually trying to understand him. Pathetic human being, definitely a narcissist

[@blownapartmovies2243]

18:25

[@eurodiaz3712]

@@blownapartmovies2243 what could she be possibly writing down, it's all in her head, i hate when defendents do that in court, makes them look guilty

[@blownapartmovies2243]

@@eurodiaz3712 I dont really have an opinion, just pointing out that, in fact, she does appear to be writing something down. whatever that is i will not, and should not speculate on

[@sophiapde9369]

Thank you Johnny, for explaining Drug Addiction.

[@amandasanchez6398]

The longer I hear his testimony I literally want to jump in the tv and say a few words to Amber. 👍

[@jasenkavukelic5047]

Agreed!

[@VirtuousWoman89]

Yassss👏 cuss her asz out. How dare she do this to this man for ambition. But she don't know this will end her career and life as she knows it.

[@MexMexx8]

I just want to hug johnny.

[@DannArruda]

You cannot dislike Johhny Depp. It's Impossible not to feel empathy. Impossible

[@michaelm.1947]

"It's Impossible not to feel empathy. Impossible" Unless your name is Amber Heard.

[@amygoff4127]

There are millions and millions of people with drug addiction so exposing Johnny Depp's drug addiction only makes us relate to him closer!!! We understand and care deeply about you Johnny!!!!

[@ashmaz400]

Thank you Johnny for standing up for yourself

[@melissanunez2540]

Speak those Facts brother. “You’re not taking those pills to get high, you’re taking those pills to get well” so many ppl don’t realize this or really believe it

[@jaredcade7985]

Johnny Depp is a national treasure and to bear his problems in front of the world like this just shows he has nothing to hide. Those roxys he’s talking about were NO JOKE when they were heavy on the streets back in 2015/2016 and earlier. I remember the first time I experienced withdrawal from them when I was addicted to the blue 30mg version of the pills, it literally felt like a light switch of bone cancer went threw my body in the middle of the night and only got worse with the oncoming hours. I would take 4-5 showers in the middle of the night just to try and seek some kind of comfort cus when people say you literally want to “crawl out your skin” you literally don’t want to know what that feeling actually feels like. It is absolutely soul crushing and feels like a demon is trying to come out of your body. Shitting doesn’t help, puking doesn’t help, hot showers help a tiny little bit, nothing helps but to get your next fix from the pills. PARENTS! PLEASE BE SURE TO EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN THAT ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN PILLS CAN BE A DEATH SENTENCE!

[@tombryan1]

You are a weak man, thats why you got hooked. Its ok, some people are weak minded.

[@Ohthehorror87]

I've been off them for almost ten years now. I never want to go back. Congrats on stopping your story reminds me of exactly what I went through. They get into your bones I can you rate to that.

[@ArabianConjure]

Amen 🙏🏼 Good jon Jared ♥️

[@cstrongman]

Thanks for sharing

[@whattheshrek9046]

I always loved JD as an actor but since the case started I also love him as a person . What a great humble honest man.

[@sandyscuba6101]

Exactly Johnny.. I feel ya soo, been sober off of heroine and benzos and suboxone (and coke and meth) for 3 years and I still cannot believe how good I feel.. Never thought I would feel good on just clean air.. And I have finally faced all my trauma and put myself in a positive mindset. I'm rooting for you in this trial, only a good person falls victim to an abusive relationship and your heart shined on all of us

[@simeonowens489]

I'm proud of you, good luck

[@tamikam3751]

Congratulations🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@cobaltblues8688]

You are Inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I've been prescribed Suboxone for over a decade and I don't know how I will ever get off from it. Hearing that you have overcome so much gives me Hope. Thankyou and God Bless sister 💙

[@sandyscuba6101]

@@cobaltblues8688 God bless you too, I was on suboxone for 10 years too. It takes a lot of patience with yourself and will power gradually reducing until you reach 0. Depression follows for 6 months and you think you will never feel good but that's not true. I was amazed with myself and I have never in my life felt this good. I wish you all the best whatever you decide to do.

[@sandyscuba6101]

I won't lie for me to get to this point it took alot of time.. Physically and psychologically but it was all worth it and I'm finally free of addictions. My motivation is my children.. Cps took them away 3 years ago..(I had relapsed cause I didn't have time to go so many chilometers away and my ex-husband was using in front of me when my body was vulnerable ) I'm battling in court now and things are looking up. Blessings to you

[@jameszclark]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the time we live in and everything involved to bring this content to electronic devices all over the world? Truly humbling and mind blowing

[@LordVader1094]

How tf is that appropriate to talk about here?

[@GaMeBoYDaN1]

Hollyweird deserves exposure to the fullest extent. This is the tippy top of the iceberg to their corruption

[@mazzaj89]

@@LordVader1094 chill bro, behave like the sith lord that you are

[@JewShady]

@@LordVader1094 because screw amber. Ain't she beat enough men.?

[@peterholy953]

What? This is so boring I want to pull my face off.

[@veileen4027]

This just makes us LOVE you even more Johnny Depp. We are all not exempt from addiction but your character is rock solid💕

[@richcampbell6808]

He's a disgusting Satanist. HE will get what's coming

[@Attyi]

I hope he's able to stay sobber for the rest of his life. This is heart wrenching to watch.

[@bhuges6124]

Indeed .... it is very uncomfortable to watch

[@daleturner1125]

The chaos and trauma he encountered as a child made him the person he is but he seems to try very hard to overcome and shine as a person and actor. He is a person like thousands of people including myself who had a bad childhood and can not only function but make a better life.

[@publiusledeuxieme7404]

Depp, some people will never understand. However, with your testimony, you have built a strong bridge of understanding between those who know and those who don't.

[@belindacassidy3355]

I wouldn't wish opiate addiction on my worst enemy !! Stay strong Johnny ❤

[@jordanhawkins2584]

Me either!!!!

[@micheleswanston8462]

It's brutal I ended up on them due to a serious injury

[@micheleswanston8462]

I was in the hospital for almost a year in and out and at the end my body needed them

[@CharlesCChatman]

Sad that they’re putting him through answering these questions in front of the world.

[@justatexasgirl5583]

He wants to get this stuff out though..

[@MercNov2011]

He is choosing to expand and give details. He is asked a simple question and goes on for ages with details he wasn’t asked for.

[@darrennandrewfitness2836]

@@MercNov2011 thats how he talks doe watch his interviews he just speaks and expands stuff

[@thegalhorowitz]

this is perhaps the only way which people will hear him out, so vulnerability is a must to clear his name. I think he won this case simply because he won the public and everyone loves him. He can make money again, get the respect back etc

[@MercNov2011]

He is choosing to give long winded detailed answers

[@summerwright8464]

I truly can't believe johnny is having to go through this with Amber. She is an evil person. What goes around comes around so she will get hers one day. Team Johnny all the way!

[@BrokeProphet]

OH, he made his mark. He is a legend in Hollywood with an amazing body of work, plenty of money, fame, rock n roll lifestyle, etc. She was just getting started, and I will never support nor watch anything she ever does for the rest of her days, and I hope enough people do that she doesn't get to have half of what Johnny enjoyed in his storied career.

[@peterholy953]

Well, she suffers now (with all of us) listening to Johnny's boring stories.

[@jagilo9677]

@@peterholy953 she’s a narcissist with little insight into what she does to people or how her behaviors affect her or her future. She just won’t be able to even understand her downfall. That’s the nature of narcissism. In addition she gives off vibes of Dark Triad of personality disorder

[@letty88]

Summer do you know Johnny or Amber personally? We weren't there so we don't know what happened. And stop with the team this team that. It's so lame. 🙄

[@Sarah-pq8kj]

She's ambitious and has a plan. I think she probably went into the relationship with superficial love and saw an opportunity to advance her career after she came to understand he was not what she expected. Evil? Maybe. She is in altered states as much as he is. I can imagine she was embarrassed to be married to someone that could easily be her father. My dad made the same mistake and never recovered from her wrath.

[@crabmusic1]

He made me cry you would have to be made of stone not to feel his pain the man does not deserve this. 😞

[@ursulasilver1937]

Telling the truth is very difficult in front of all these people , but very healing ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@MeltWithU]

It is ridiculous that he hast to go through his entire life on public record to sue her for defamation. Something that is completely documented that she did, that had nothing to do with him other than the fact that he didn’t want to be with her anymore and like he said, she used everything he had ever told her as ammo to get back at him. It’s totally disgusting and you can see her smirk every once in a while when she knows that it’s probably hurting him to talk about some things. But that is what a narcissist does. They live off of others hurt and pain, seek only adulation and praise. When they don’t get it, you become most wanted on their hit list. God bless you dude, I absolutely know what you’re going through.

[@richcampbell6808]

GOD BLESS A SATANIST? Only curses for him .

[@leejones3219]

If the eyes are the windows to the soul then this women is hollow inside.

[@jupitershanty]

The botox doesn't help.

[@SparkyXDayton]

She’s so checked out. She knows this is gonna ruin her life. Just totally spaced.

[@scottf5791]

@@SparkyXDayton lmao so true

[@gargantuaism]

It's so funny how everybody is now an expert in facial expressions. So what exactly would her expressions look like if she was NOT hollow inside?

[@hankgoresich6836]

It's a feature of Narcissists. Especially when they're amped up. Spooky blank eyes.

[@Tim_J]

The number of subscribers for Law&Crime skyrocketed over this trial.

[@xxpervysagexx]

Much love to the recovering and recovered addicts out there in the comments. Stay strong and keep it going. You can do it. That’s all I have to say brothers and sisters.

[@shannonm.4087]

The most beautiful thing about Johnny Depp is that he is NOT perfect.

[@janemetcalf6309]

Awesome comment...I agree

[@yazzy6415]

Beautiful comment

[@luciedonoughe1960]

Johnny Depp, you are a beautiful compassionate soul. So open and raw, humble. Your truth as a human is more compelling than her entire existence. Justice for JD 🤍

[@shilohivy4590]

This is devastating. I hate that this is being dragged out in public like this. Dear lord. It’s always the most sensitive and damaged of humanity make the greatest artists.

[@leilaadams5595]

Yes, I couldn’t agree more.

[@alexanderstyrlander7991]

Well honestly don’t know it we should call it damaged. Maybe they’re the undamaged and human ones… Most people are so stressed out by their life as professional humans that they just can’t think creatively or feel as much anymore

[@ssssss7816]

Doesn't she look miserable listening to Johnny, go Johnny you're doing a great!❤

[@almaluna7478]

His honesty will help many many people to come out and seek for help without the hurtful shame in their heart! Good for him!

[@McGullicutty]

Everyone in other comment sections are complaining about how he speaks. You can tell being up on that stand is therapeutic for him. Almost like we’re all his counselors. He’s spilling his guts out up there, I don’t think it’s about money for him. He’s proving a point and telling his truth.

[@angelinchrist]

Why is amber heard not explaining her childhood that would be interesting to hear!!! Johnny Depp you have our support and love because you spoke the truth ❤️ 🙌

[@JonnyUnforeseen]

It's his legal team asking the question. I'm sure if amber takes the stand those questions will be asked of her too.

[@ednanieves8572]

Indeed! Her upbringing must have been quite the Joan Crawford movie!

[@manicmurph]

She would just try to make herself look like a hero and a victim at the same time.

[@kumulsfan8090]

She was a spoilt Hollywood brat

[@efigenialopez333]

Seriously!!! I don't want" and absolutely not interested in what this woman would have to say... Some people are such a sheep" that they won't think 🙄 for a second..That this evil person would be capable to switch things around.. And I'm very positive and guaranteed you that people would chew it and swallow it. But life is full of mystery that one way or another everything will fall in the right place

[@jazzysophie9943]

I'd like to say that this judge has a good disposition. She has a kind face and kind smile. I've never said that about a judge before. I feel she's good and fair.

[@MK-us2ls]

I feel sorry that JD has to go through all this and not to mention the destruction of his career. All because he fell in love with the wrong woman who became lethal for him.

[@travels129]

A bad woman is poison to a man

[@JB-hb7fd]

He's going to come out stronger and his career is going go from strength to strength....💪

[@mariasolfernandez326]

@@JB-hb7fd exactly!!!!!

[@bethdealmeida6789]

JD was who filed, rightfully so, if you look into it. And I don't think this will affect his career negatively. Heard, on the other hand...Partly, she already was a B-C level actress.

[@hateonskillz318]

What always trips me out is how someone who meant so much can be the on3 actively trying to destroy you I'm dealing with that now quite insane

[@misantropique1488]

He is such a lonely, sad and smart man - he deserves respect and lovely humans around him.

[@melissajane9652]

I appreciate how honest he was about his addictions. It must be a hard thing for him to speak about so open and publicly.

[@Nobody-du7mj]

has anyone else noticed that despite the circumstances that Johnny looks really good? Like he looks better and that makes me happy, I just hope he's able to win this.

[@SundayzCrows33]

Seriously Crying. Too MUCH 😭 This case is so heartbreaking 💔 I’m sure many can relate to Johnnys testimony, myself included. I wish this case can be resolved with dignity and respect 🙏

[@nad.1816]

I feel so sorry for johnny and his family having to air this to the public. I pray Johnny succeeds in this trial and life

[@shannonleighkelly]

He is such an amazing soul, he doesn't need to play any charachters to be absolutely captivating when he speaks. He is calm and soft spoken, yet commands the room even with his gentle manner. Amber has no IDEA of the gem she had the once in a lifetime opportunity to cherish forever, and she squandered it...no she squashed it. I am sure one day in her old age, she will reflect on this and realize how horrible she was to him.

[@theuniverse7227]

This man speaks so openly and beautifully about the world of drug use. You can tell that, while detrimental, he appreciated and respected the drugs he used.

[@bobbichristine3748]

I can totally relate to Johnny. I come from a back ground of a parent who was out of control. I can see how you want to numb the pain. I wanted to numb it all out of my mind. But I was to weak to try to numb myself. My siblings did though. My sister was 10 when she started using. She was a middle child. The oldest was my brother he used sports to get away. I on the other hand loved the water. Swimming was my way out. I would leave home every morning and walk all the way across town to out city pool. I was 6 or 7. We have never recovered from our pain. Both our parents are gone now. My brother is fine I guess we don't speak. My sister is on pills and alcohol still numbing the pain I guess. Myself I am a single mom of 2 trying to shelter my children all the time. Never do I want my children to go thru what I went thru. Though I married into a same situation because I thought that was what it was like to be married. But the first time I seen my children witnessing it I got my kids and went out on our own. I fought so hard to get sole custody and we live now on our own. No one is going to come into our lives like that again. I wavered one time. Wound up in hospital and I felt I had no control. I guess you call it a nervous break. It took two weeks and I knew I was done. My kids came first and foremost. I am 52 now and I now know you have control of your own life. Make it better on your own. It can be done. Johnny Depp you can over come this. Be the person you want to be. You have always seemed so put together. I know your privacy has been what made it all seem so good for you. No relationship is worth ruining your career or life over. You have a right to have your truth told. Best of luck and thoughts and prayers be with you....BobbiJo in Illinois

[@rampagingrexy7202]

This is absolutely beautiful! You are an amazing woman and I am so happy you had the courage to post this. All the best to you and your wonderful family ❤️

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

God Bless you Bobbi Jo! You’re a brave soul!!! 🤗

[@1adadada]

Thankyou so much for sharing. Good luck on your journey.

[@888hereandnow]

🙏💜

[@Barbe194]

The damage Heard continues to create is destructive. Johnny is beyond torn he is in disbelief that it has gone this far. Amber Heard is loving the pain from Johnny. I pray that you win. My trust is with you, Johnny.

[@JoeBuck207]

Johnny doesn't know you exist.

[@vincentserrano1595]

@@JoeBuck207 I have a good feeling your Mother & Father don't know you exist ...

[@kayp.3832]

Narcs are sick. God Bless the baby she brought into this world. She will ruin her life too.

[@mantid83]

So sad to see Johnny go through this. I hope it works out for him in the end.

[@Eli-kv6cz]

You can see how he smiles and becomes seemingly happier when she asks if he’s ever taken any opiates since,he’s proud to say he hasnt,and he deserves to be proud!!

[@rhardee8]

"Mom`s Valium on top of the Fridge"..I know where you are coming from Johnny! I relate to him, my life has been very much like his. I never had the fame&fortune though. I am rooting for you Bro!

[@brandonkaiser8344]

You can tell Johnny has never felt anything like this before. It’s a shame what he has to go through. Amber is obviously a very very very evil person. The fact she can sleep at night knowing what she put this beautiful person through is mind boggling.

[@bombshot2000]

Women lack accountability, she probably believes everything she's made up to the point of never realizing the truth again. I feel bad for johnny and hope he gets his name back .

[@nielszindel1151]

@@bombshot2000 ..women are individuals and surely you know both people contribute to a relationship not just the one person. Maybe Amber has been through the mill to... Delia Morris

[@Janellabelle]

Maybe the old pervert shouldn't marry women half his age and cut back to maybe 5 illegal drugs a day instead of 10. Maybe he shouldn't break his finger off throwing glass bottles back and forth with said girl half his age and then dip it in paint and vandalize the walls of their rented mansion. Maybe he should stop texting people about different ways to kill her and hoping "her decomposing body is found in the trunk of a Honda". Maybe he shouldn't pay multiple doctors $100k a MONTH to script him dope. Or maybe not drink "way more" than $30k a month on booze. He is a walking disaster.

[@jazzysophie9943]

Look at Amber. Wearing NO make-up and dressed down compared to how she'd been dressing. She's trying to get pity today. Notice how she is looking. So pitiful. Poor poor baby. We know this is ONLY a part of your manipulation, AMBER!! GET REAL. YOU AREN'T FOOLING NO ONE!!

[@theTiktaktokable]

She is wearing makeup still. Maybe not obvious like lipstick and eyeliner but you can see she added bronzer and highlights

[@momandson7836]

@@theTiktaktokable yeah. I can see how easy it would be to fake a bruise with how she highlights her cheek bones. They already look puffy.

[@shawnac9289]

@@momandson7836 cause they’re fake

[@darlenechandler2403]

SHe looks like she didn’t comb her hair. She is too young in age to have compassion it seems

[@jazzysophie9943]

@@theTiktaktokable Well, she sure is less attractive today. And, the pitiful look. She might have it on as you say but, she looks like a plain jane today. Dig her very conservative outfit. She left most her make-off, and expensive name brands for the look she wore today. To get sympathy, as we all can agree.

[@cr7672]

What an evil looking villian she is. I see jealousy, hatred and coldness in her eyes. She's the abuser, ready to pounce at any given moment to hurt Johnny. Prayers for the millions of people who may be going through such bad relationships in their loved too. Depp will win! His genuine testimony has convinced me. If not!?. Then he truly is a remarkable actor. Go! Johnny go, go.. Johnny Be Good!

[@princhipessa1969]

Well said. She reminds me of Jody Arias; that deliberate vile toxicity under her scrubbed face.

[@carlruppert7324]

Okay, but you can't accuse someone of "jealousy" or "hatred" just because of how they look, or because of the facial expressions they make. Amber is just listening to Johnny's testimony and she isn't interrupting any of the court proceedings, so her behaviour is fine as far as I'm concerned. We can start judging her once it becomes her turn to testify.

[@MrVibes-hr8sb]

She need some therapist and a priest . Shes insane ang loko. We can see and hear hear that. Shes crazy.

[@ibrahimahmedov1530]

This is educational… Like honestly, it can be used as a part of a lecture on addictions, it can be used as the flagship material of awareness campaign, it is so versatile as a content. Never seen an equally short speech to cover so many sensitive issues so eloquently. Encouraging empathy for addicted while sharing first hand experience. Gold standard in public speaking.

[@obsolise8063]

JD understands, truly understands, I’d so love to speak with him about the demons that reside within & the horrors of withdrawal - it’s so awful & not many can articulate it like he does…

[@scottblack9213]

Feels like I am listening to Johnny's Autobiography on Audiobook!

[@user-vw6xp5nl6t]

The Deppth of My Pain - by Johnny Depp

[@becky9851]

Making it be brought to the light of Johnny Depps drug use certainly doesn’t make me dislike him!!! Mater of fact it makes me love this man even more!!!! He’s not only an amazing actress or star but he’s also a very genuine soul!!!!

[@RogueStatusQVX]

God can I relate to this... Sadly.. I witnessed my mom have 3 heart attacks, and my Dad who was a cop in Detroit in the 90s. I think I saw, felt and had to deal with way too much at too young of an age, and all I wanted to do was escape. I was waiting for him to use that word, that's all I've wanted to do my whole life was escape. I know it's not healthy, but it's just what I gravitated toward at that young age to try to feel normal, or feel nothing. I feel bad for him, I know his feeling. No matter who you are, you are special, and you're not alone, you just have to keep pushing. Much love ❤️

[@aabreu8576]

Well put

[@generalkrang7138]

As a medium alcoholic myself, having had a really bad week, topping off a 3 year very bad spell, I appreciate his candor. It's a help in some way.

[@888hereandnow]

Hugggs ❤ God loves you

[@crissemlou7359]

It breaks my heart that he felt he needed to go numb at the age of eleven. I hope that he can find peace and healing soon.

[@marcimonroe7352]

He is speaking directly from the heart and it's so telling. There's no way he could have had the measure of success if he was a raging drug addict/alcoholic like she claims. She dug up his innermost secrets and used them against him as he said..."Because it was an easy target."

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

I feel so bad for him, he is having to dredge up all his demons from childhood on for the world to see and hear. He is such a shy gentle man. Some of the questions are downright idiotic, and I feel they have no relevance to the case. Trying to tear down this glorious man, washing dirty laundry in public, its demeaning to watch him having to go through this. I do feel guilty watching, I feel as if I am spying on him, but I do so want him to win and want to be there to see that happen.

[@KiKi-te9yd]

He chose to do it though, when he bought the case to court

[@yopekok5448]

Agree, don’t know why his attorney leads him this way. What has it got to do with the case?

[@SweetyD2023]

@@KiKi-te9yd He begged her not to go to court! Have you listened to the tapes between them?

[@KiKi-te9yd]

@@SweetyD2023 he is the one who has bought this defamation case to court, not her

[@SweetyD2023]

@@KiKi-te9ydHe did not want to do this & if he did, he has his reasons & so far he's done a great job. It must have been real hard to talk about his childhood.

[@HappyO6165]

It's no big secret that he has done drugs. That's really not on trial here. Her lying is.

[@grumpee8432]

I don’t get the relevancy either. As well as asking about his parents and childhood.

[@mimi7914]

@@grumpee8432 it is all very strange....I feel there is more going on here than meets the eye

[@simplyplaid]

Her sitting there with absolutely no emotion ( and taking notes ) just proves right there what a cold hearted person she really is.

[@Hankman23]

What reaction would please you? Sobbing, laughing, yelling?

[@mimi7914]

he is suing her , what do you expect her to do? smh

[@VeganRebelLove]

She looks hungover to me.

[@VeganRebelLove]

@@mimi7914 And she deserves to be sued!

[@VeganRebelLove]

@@Hankman23 Look closer..there is NO emotion. NO soul in her!

[@zenlife321]

No matter the outcome of this case, JD has given the best performance of his career. The heartfelt, gut wrenching, honesty of himself. Who knew that his ability to be this side of himself would redeem himself with the public opinion, through this trial. It shows that Hollywood and AH may not be about “humanity”, but we are ….love to you JD for your bravery. .

[@mdhonze]

Nah.....acting is not to be confused with honesty

[@TheyCallMeNis]

There’s was something very genuine about his smile after saying he has not taken opiates again after detoxing. It’s like he’s proud/grateful that he’s passed that

[@nnnnn3435]

He’s so right about taking pills

[@JCS_fan]

Amber Heard doesn't deserve an acting career anymore, and I will never see anything that has her in it going forward. Justice for Johnny.

[@AlexAnom420]

Johnny Depp is approaching Keanu Reeves and James Woods levels of actually based actors who stand up for logic, freedom, and the importance of individual integrity to be humble enough to own your own faults yet intelligent enough to address and logistically correct the situation with least collateral damage to any partys involved....gotta luv it👏👍

[@francmittelo6731]

Growing up, Christianity protected me from drugs. In my late teens and early 20s, the idea of wasting my hard earned money on temporary pleasure protected me from drugs. In my mid-20s, I realized that I can never escape myself. Wherever I am, I will always be there. There is no escape. This realization forced me to acknowledge myself, accept myself and learn to love and always be comfortable with myself. And now, my love for myself protects me from drugs and toxic relationships.