Johnny Depp Explains His Childhood Struggles - Father Leaving & Mother's Depression

During his testimony on Tuesday, Johnny Depp talked about his childhood. He talked about how his father leaving affected him and his mother, who became very depressed afterward.
Actor Johnny Depp is suing ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million for defamation in connection with Heard’s 2018 Washington Post op-ed, although Heard’s article did not specifically name Depp. Amber Heard is counter-suing Depp for $100 million.
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[@suset813]

Just occurred to me…he isn’t just fighting Amber Heard he is also fighting his Mother, back then he couldn’t defend himself but now he can do something and he is as he stands strongly and with conviction in the truth….he already won by facing his fears!…much love to him💕

[@lynnvh5445]

Yea I think this is like a therapy for him. Sounds like he's never talked about this before. He sounds so broken 😣😥

[@angelahardy9113]

I agree. His stories are so similar to mine except mine was my Dad. I hope he gets the justice he deserves. I don't care if you are a rich movie star or just the average person like me, we are all human. We all have lots of hurt from these childhood memories. I hope he gets some closure. I stand with you Johnny

[@skar4937]

@@angelahardy9113 pop p. Em Thanks B B b B B bbb B. M m to em. M m mp

[@tuppyT]

Johnny will never feel so clean & free and whole once this is all over. It will ultimately be the making of him(as his own person) to go forth freely & unburdened. This is so tough, he is inspiring. 💪🙌❤️

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Yep!

[@AlinaAlineta]

I have a clear understanding of two things: 1. Johnny Depp is not the abuser. 2. I will never again watch any film with Amber Heard. The choice is yours, folks. All love.

[@DebbieC96]

I agree with you.

[@joyabing7824]

Same here.

[@olympiakallman3561]

I just ask that we pray that the jury does the right thing and awards Johnny the WIN. Just visualize that he has WON! Thank you!

[@meghanelaraby277]

I agree ! 🤚

[@squalman8567]

Agreed

[@totalbliss1]

This man loved his mother and took care of her, had her live close by to him, had her come to his premieres, had a tattoo of her name and was with her to her dying day despite all the cruelty she inflicted on him. Much love to him. He did not deserve this from that gold digger Amber.

[@michelepace777]

What hurt me is she wasn't even with him while he was with his mother! Like me always taking care of everyone yet no one did him....

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

The issue here is that because he couldn't properly see the sickness in his own mother, he ends up with a woman like Amber who most likely has the same sickness which is something that he has learned to enable just like his father did.

[@vvthetalentlessduo6976]

O

[@katharinameisner4080]

The fact that he still stood by his mother after how he treated her is so brave and takes so much strength

[@ginasamuel2362]

Called... Humble Gentleman..

[@moondancer4660]

It was all he could do.🤷‍♀️

[@anjnamair996]

Respect!

[@donnagoodwin4189]

You mean...after the way his mother treated him. Imo, self defence does not indicate brutality being utilized by the victim.

[@donnagoodwin4189]

IMO, Johnny 's mother bears the brunt of guilt in these violent episodes. From many many many experiences of extreme violence from my mother, I know the fault lays also with the views of people in positions of authority.....teachers, police, court judges....doctors....etc. They truly believe the words of the perpetrators simply because they are in a position of authority....over the youth.

[@claireg4051]

This guy is literally laying out his whole life in front of the world. Takes a lot of courage.

[@sirprince9734]

He has to because its a stigma attached to women. YEAH US!

[@claireg4051]

@@sirprince9734 what stigma is attached to women?

[@keelyharra-shepard7079]

Yeah, I feel bad for him - most actors dont have to tell thier life stories, have to play intimate arguments for the world - I hope the media treats him better after this!

[@lisahanlon933]

love this man

[@janetlyon9054]

I feel sorry for him, I've met mother's like his.

[@nunezmelisa]

The fact that he calls his dad “father” and mom “Betty Sue”, that alone tells you about their relationship

[@carolecoffman4276]

Yes and refers to her as Mother and not Mom… No feeling of endearment in his voice..Totally sad..

[@CarlosHernandez-kd2vb]

100%

[@augusteighteen8385]

Hi Hi sorry to bother you’re late for your work day

[@dmmusicmusic]

@@carolecoffman4276 he did refer to her as Mom a few times at least.

[@_givent_]

@@dmmusicmusic Right, many psycholigists or forensic experts in comments section, So annoying.

[@Mynameisdarkxxo]

This is why I want to study childhood psychology. People underestimate the huge impact bad parenting can have on someone’s life

[@michaelmcgee335]

Depp’s father was weak and his mother was horrible still he became hugely successful.

[@okthen716]

Same

[@wanderlust139]

My recommendation is to read “The Developing Mind” by Daniel Siegel. Early childhood parental care or lack thereof absolutely has an impact on the child as well as that child’s significant relationships. Also look up something called ‘the repetition compulsion’ which is something Freud wrote about .

[@Stonktradomus]

Study abnormal psychology. It's fascinating.

[@mayorofthenonsense]

One thing that's obvious with Depp is that like many addicts, he has no desire to hurt other people - he is too busy hurting himself. And I say that as someone who has also struggled with addiction. He is a fundamentally calm person who is more concerned with medicating himself and soothing his own mind than 'winning' an argument. He tried to walk away from the relationship to save his own sanity, and that sent her into an untameable rage.

[@olympiakallman3561]

Yes. She hates being abandoned. He rejected her and rightfully so. Let's please focus on helping him heal. Please join us in praying, visualizing a BIG WIN for Johnny this coming Tuesday. He deserves this win to heal himself and his family and to gain the films that he lost as a result of his wicked ex-wife. But instead of focusing on her, let's just focus on the END RESULT. Thanks!

[@olympiakallman3561]

Johnny is too evolved to hit another human being. Let's please focus on helping him heal. Please join us in praying, visualizing a BIG WIN for Johnny this coming Tuesday. He deserves this win to heal himself and his family and to gain the films that he lost as a result of his wicked ex-wife. But instead of focusing on her, let's just focus on the END RESULT. Thanks!

[@hackapump]

I think you are very right. One of the most disgusting things about the AH team’s strategy was their attempt to appeal to people’s prejudice and misconceptions about addiction. It’s like, can we please hold more than one thought at a time? Can we be sensitive to allegations of IPV, while also remembering that addiction doesn’t automatically mean a person is violent, or ”bad”. An addict is like any other person, only a person who is self-medicating. And like any other person they can be good or bad, or more likely, a little bit of both.

[@laura-bethwalton2742]

Very true

[@lynneirish3450]

I agree. I know someone just like that.

[@MegaMushfiq]

The fact she recorded him trying to harm himself while he’s at his lowest point is beyond disgusting

[@lm1383]

"Please don't hurt yourself, Johnny" 🤮 Who does she think she would fool acting like that? Why were you recording in the first place, Amber?!

[@krishnagarg7429]

@OUTCLASSER Support Team Okk boomer

[@hm09235nd]

@OUTCLASSER Support Team nothing is illegial

[@becajaz]

@OUTCLASSER Support Team You are correct and clearly she did which brings attention to her priority to be a dismissive, unsupportive, calculating and emotionally unavailable partner. Like he said, he married his mother.

[@keith4804]

@OUTCLASSER Support Team The legality isn't in question here, your statement is completely irrelevant to the point being made. Legal or not her recording him in a moment of great pain and vulnerability was despicable, backhanded and manipulative.

[@stephanieh160]

This is heartbreaking that he has to air his private life so much, being that he is so private. I'm glad he sued this woman who is the most despicable human being. Prayers to Johnny & his family.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ PLEASE!!! ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@sodaroni_enthusiast]

@@unmalditoivan2715 someone forgot to take their meds today.

[@EternalFiresky]

Yeah it’s not fair but at least he has people like us on his side. This world is beyond F*****!!!!

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Because of heard the gold digger.

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

Having had a psycho ex wife just like amber I am glad JD is talking about this because when men like me talk about this stuff we get made fun of and ridiculed. I am amazed at all the sympathy pouring for JD from women that would normally make fun of men in that situation.

[@ajisenramen888]

JD “ My mom…her feet were on fire…we had to move” Soul of a poet. The use of words, his style is quite unique and distinctive.

[@RS-or8sh]

He's very eloquent. Very heartfelt

[@colettespencer3357]

he speaks beautifully

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

It's a fairly common phrase at least here in Ireland to say someone has 'itchy feet' if they are restless and move around at, but I certainly agree with your sentiment he strings words together really well. You can tell he's very well read. Id guess he definitely reads some poetry too just by listening to him.

[@Emma-dt7ki]

​@@brazenlilhussy5975 itchy feet is not Irish. its world wide.

[@spacebobs01]

It’s compassionate to her at the same time as he says it in pain

[@AA-qb7ni]

This has become a very deep documentary about Johnny that has made us love him even more. He's been through so much, so many relatable things, and it's truly amazing to see him come out of it and win. It gives hope to so many.

[@loribaker8339]

.....winner!!!!!

[@elizabethwightman4700]

Johnny’s words were thoughtfully chosen...His pain was visceral...God Love him & his siblings... I am sad 😞 for all these events...

[@KatharinaK117]

💖

[@pedrovaldivia7694]

so basically Johny married a woman that resembled his mother in personality without knowing it. This is called generational curses. I am with Johny on this one. To me he is telling the truth

[@Noa......]

We tend to be with people that are like our parents, as part of the attachment theory. To a lot of people, he is telling the truth. The evidence is already there physically.

[@DeePeeZee]

I'm wondering why they interrupted him. When they asked the judge if they could approach.

[@mickaylawhitmore2337]

Generational curses can be broken

[@myleaglenn9865]

Bipolar and narcissistic mother which led to trauma bonding which led to his marriage to Amber Heard

[@baybeecakes450]

And never married the one that was good to after 14 years.. life is funny right

[@jimoleesyt1577]

For an introvert and a very private person, to reveal all of this is brutal.

[@quicksilver455]

how can he be an introvert? he's an actor. i'm just trying to understand how it works

[@90sdaycoreaudios]

@@quicksilver455 a lot of celebs are introverts, acting in front of a camera doesn’t mean anything.

[@julierichardsonweil2616]

@@quicksilver455 acting is a common trait for introverts. We spend most of our time acting.

[@jimoleesyt1577]

@@quicksilver455 most actors are.

[@jimoleesyt1577]

@@julierichardsonweil2616 I'm one too.

[@sarahmoe6384]

I had a similar childhood as you, Johnny. Moving house all the time, and changing schools, physical and verbal violence at home, never feeling safe, always afraid, sometimes wondering if you should end it all, your self-worth stripped from you…. Everything you say resonates with me. I am sorry you had to say all this to cameras and the world. I could barely say it to myself for decades. I love your movies and Jack Sparrow is the beating heart and soul of the Pirates movies. So glad you found a way to turn your pain into creativity, resilience and strength. Much love to you. You probably won’t ever read this, but I pray that some of my good vibes reach you and help you heal. God bless and take care. Please go easy on the drugs and alcohol.

[@rosa-py4yx]

"Never raise your voice in front of the children" - Johnny Depp

[@karen.mcglone.3481]

I want to give him a big hug. He is forced to bring his private life, into the public. He has done nothing wrong. He is a genuinely good person

[@Rebeldewayraluka]

He is not forced. He agreed for the trial to be public.

[@alextatkin1026]

Amazing how people on the internet can suddenly know all about a person theyve never met, never spoken with. Thank you for your invaluable insight Karen.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@emblaz3]

Such great analysis!

[@ITube4RealFun]

We don't know that "he has done nothing wrong". He was found without merit by a UK court when he sued The Sun but hopefully we know who's lying after the case is decided. As I have said, the truth is somewhere in between.

[@MadyAmber]

He is mirroring his relationship in his family. Him being shy and quiet, AH being abusive and cruel. He let it happen, because it felt comfortable, it was something that he knew from his childhood, so he accepted it. That’s how he knew family to be. May he heal from it. With support and love. ❤️

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Well put. Unfortunately we never go far from what we know and are familiar with. I really feel for this man. He always seemed like a quiet aloof person outside of the characters he portrayed on screen.

[@NC-tg5ml]

Exactly I wonder how was HER upbringing?

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

@@Penny-bt4gc I'd argue people tend to either copy the same dynamics they saw growing up, or do a complete 180. I feel like a healthy balance, in all areas, is a lot more rare.

[@matthewalkman386]

Johnny is indeed guilty of most all of this. But its really sad to hear why.

[@princessriley3335]

It’s true. It begins to feel like that is love.

[@GentlRebel]

I always knew in my heart that Johnny was the victim in his marriage. I had no idea that he was the victim of a vicious mother. This kind and gentle soul deserved so much better. No matter what the jury decides, the truth is evident for all to see. And all of us who have been victims of vicious narcissists have been in some small way exonerated by this. I wish nothing but love, healing, and peace for Johnny.

[@Thehermitist]

Well said. We were all Triggered and ambers supporters side with her because they are like her

[@white-bunny]

And he won his case. Deservedly so too. This is a victory in his mind not just against Ms. Heard, but also against his mother. He finally won against his abusive mother, and her current incarnation in the form of Ms. Heard.

[@traciecook2067]

Someone might say his laughing contradicts everything he is saying. No, it’s how to get through the emotional feeling that’s arises while talking about the things that hurt from then and still hurt today. God Bless you Johnny.

[@mamafox6330]

You‘re right! I do this myself if I recollect traumatic events. It‘s some kind of self protection. He appears very authentic. It‘s a pain to watch 😢

[@fmar.8311]

I don't see a single comment questioning why he's smiling or laughing. It's very clear that it's emotional.

[@GoldChocobo77]

I do the same thing. Can’t help but smile and laugh when I mention some trauma, I think it’s a defense mecanism to deal with the pain.

[@hamdiomar9103]

I am similar to him, I laugh in hard times or even talking about it

[@Thehermitist]

Nervous laugh very common

[@nova9837]

As a person who is from an abusive family, I felt every word he was saying.

[@olympiakallman3561]

I just ask that we pray that the jury does the right thing and awards him the WIN. Just visualize that he has WON! Thank you!

[@wonderwend1]

A striking contrast to his ex wife's testimony

[@d.simpson5422]

So do I, I can SO relate. 😢😢😢

[@xdude57]

My child’s mother is like his mother, very difficult to deal with. Can’t leave her, because I will be concerned for my child. It’s difficult

[@chikki_chik]

Absolutely, moreover people who have experienced this type of lifestyle seem to attract the same type of demons unfortunately. I pray his brother and sisters do not experience this in their marriages.

[@sonnnnnnn]

I feel like Johnny is not in a trial court but in a therapy session. When I see him talking about his childhood struggles I can’t help but thinking he is talking to a therapist or someone he love. But no, he is speaking to the world in a court room, like he never had someone to talk to before and delivers many things heartedly. It’s heartbreaking

[@oliviamartini9700]

Yes, I don't understand how it's relevant to the proceedings...

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@oliviamartini9700 I don't see how you can't see its relevance. For starters, it shows his vulnerability to being treated horribly by others.

[@Pazzazz11]

He’s an ACTOR. Gimme a break!

[@jamey1929]

Same feelings. And I want to know what his father told him!

[@katrinat.3032]

@@oliviamartini9700 our upbringing creates a template in our unconscious mind, and whether we want to or not, we gravitate towards what we know subconsciously. This shows part of why he fell in love with AH and why he stayed

[@annechiang4278]

Listening to his story and his pain, I realize that he married his mother in Amber - a woman as irrational, unloving and abusive as his mother was. Johnny became his father, gentle, never striking the woman who caused him pain, inflicting pain on himself because he wouldn’t hit a woman. With Amber he lived in his parents’ toxic marriage all over again. I hope he gets help to break out of that cycle.

[@urja330]

yes, I thought that too. In fact, at the beginning of his case I was on a neutral side but as the case processed further on I believed him because first off no one would sue an ex if they weren't right, he had a strong detailed explanation and memories of what happened to him (compared to his ex), and I can see that his lawyers also were very passionate to bring him justice and protect him (perhaps that's why they had strong proofs and arguments compared to ambers lawyer). And to whoever who believes Amber, while bringing up the point that why did Johnny give amber the 5 million pounds in a previous settlement, well I just want to say that because it was the verdict back then that made him do that. if he were to not give the money as per the settlement, then maybe he might get into trouble for not paying up, and no True/Honest person wants to do that.

[@totalbliss1]

It's funny how often we all end up marrying women that are similar to our mother in personality whether we like it or not. It's like some funny joke the universe is playing on us. 👰😆

[@charliez077]

this is ridiculously well-written and accurate. almost seems too simple... but I guess that's exactly how these patterns work in life, us very often choosing partners based on our parents, no matter how positive/negative.

[@user-ru2ry7rm3p]

If parents can’t give their children a stable and safe family upbringing, please don’t have kids, because children have to go through so much pain :(

[@monique6111]

Absolutely agree!! Be responsible and don’t reproduce!!

[@saramcglasson6605]

JD should have taken your advice

[@kiwichild7670]

Ambers child needs to be moved to safety ASAP

[@saramcglasson6605]

@@kiwichild7670 and you really need to calm down with such shocking comments ... taking her child away! crikey ... leave the woman alone even if she lied who knows but so did Caroline flack and we all know and we SHOULD remind ourselves of her fate....

[@kiwichild7670]

@@saramcglasson6605 What shocking comments have I made on this page? None. Who is Caroline? Maybe it is you that needs to calm down. Freedom of speech. I was replying to E

[@ebbyc1817]

" I had no power to change what was inside of her " My heart broke right there. I am crying during all of this. Johnny speaks for all of us. Thank you, Johnny. Thank you.

[@christianpalmer]

Jesus does though

[@christianpalmer]

@Miss Manawaka I know it's sad, only a few will be saved!

[@stellaallbright4750]

Over 2000 dieties in the world, who knows with certainty yours is the right one?!

[@christianpalmer]

@@stellaallbright4750 First believe in him then you'll see he is the right one. If you want to of course, if not that's fine!

[@helenrobinsonmajaminoshdes6273]

His words encourage those of us with similar pasts. Speaking out can be hard

[@fakeaccount704]

For anyone complaining that he is speaking too slowly, just put the playback speed at 1.25x. I’m so glad he spoke slowly and took the time to gather his thoughts. This is anything but easy, and Johnny handled himself wonderfully

[@MLife1000]

Great tip 😎

[@laydeelinkful]

Anybody who's ever seen an interview with him would know he always talks slowly and deliberately when he's not in a role.

[@sagisunshine9376]

Honestly it’s so interesting to watch him speak. He chooses his words SO SO carefully. Before using an adjective that could be negative, he looks side to side as if he’s viewing several different options and selecting from them.

[@angel43057]

Thanks for telling us to speed up his talk. I did do that!

[@JusticeforMorgan]

He’s traumatized. This woman had the world fooled and he probably thinks everyone thinks he’s like that.

[@nenek75]

It is heartbreaking to hear that his own mother mocked them constantly. Not the kids at school, not strangers. Your own Mother. The person who is suposed to love you unconditionally. Is just horrible.

[@jcangie5667]

R u an Asian? Asians brought up their children that way. Name calling is so normal to those old parents but not to me. My own mother had never addressed me properly until I was an adult. All because I was born a female! Kickings on my backside and tighs and slapping on my face had been part of the upbringing. She named me "Crazy Girl" and that name stays among my cousins. I brought my baby daughter to her and swore on her face that I will never never like her even if my womb concieved 10 female child! I never let my children close to her.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

My foster parent did that to me.

[@llotsdeede]

Johnny went through so much with his mom and he still took care of her when she was old. Bought her a house. Made sure she was ok. No matter how he was treated the and now he is still kind, loving and caring. Love you Johnny

[@rembruhndt5457]

"I can't say that I'm embarassed , 'cause I know that I'm doing the right thing" , very powerful words , especially when you have to share your childhood traumas with the entire world...

[@tatie7604]

Are you kidding? That's the way everyone makes money today. Oprah and Phil ruined the country with their tacky shows. He doesn't care what he says.

[@andy6576]

@@tatie7604 True, but Depp has never been that kind of celeb, he's always been deeply private.

[@claindastuart6790]

So true ❤️

[@olympiakallman3561]

I would not be embarrassed as he said he was. If anything, I give him credit for feeling empowered to share it. His true story gave us the answer about the power play by Amber Heard. She was drinking up that sensitive soul's heart like his Mom was.

[@sarahbell5931]

EVERYTIME he smirks over abuses he and his siblings experienced, I FEEL it. Maybe some don’t understand, and thank goodness, but I get it. Just like soo many comedians, bearing unspeakable pain deep down…

[@lesliecalvert3458]

That's heartbreaking

[@sophiec8804]

I get it. There’s no other emotion left to use. If you were still in self pity we wouldn’t have survived literally. It’s pure survival.

[@TruetOfficial]

@OUTCLASSER Support Team support deez nuts 🥜

[@LNMarls]

Smiling or laughing over events such as he described, I believe, are defense/coping mechanisms. Anyone watching this video; his testimony, should heed the trauma and experiences Johnny and his siblings endured growing up and not repeat it. - How we treat our children reflects on us as parents and individuals, and carries with it the inevitable outcomes; good or bad.

[@JNava]

I found out that a lot of people smile or laugh at painful memories is to not break down & cry. When you laugh or smile it’s a self reminder to hold yourself up & not show any sad emotion, especially in public.

[@five5x]

You can see here Johnny sometimes smirks when he talks about traumatizing events. It's a safety mechanism he uses when talking about things that have hurt him. He also pauses a lot when he talks about hurtful events. He did both of those things while talking about Amber and that's how you know he was telling the truth. Those are things people can't turn on and off while talking about such events. People might play with their hair, fidget around or stutter. It just what we all do to cope with such awful memories. It's just another reason why he always came off believable. We on a subconscious level notice and relate. While Amber always seemed fake while discussing events.

[@elissa1988]

💯💯💯

[@questionablehistorian9335]

I watched my dad try to strangle my mom to death in the living room, and if my little sister hadn't got a knife from the kitchen and put it to his stomach he probably would have succeeded. Every time I tell that story I make some kind of joke and end up laughing in the middle of it. I know it sounds really messed up, but it's just how I soften the memory I guess. It really freaks people out though.

[@saramcglasson6605]

I see that smirk as an actor being a martyr ,I do have interest in how we all perceive things in different ways ... I think it has to start with your general feeling about that person to begin with whether you feel empathy with them or not as to what you see..

[@leannyarbrough7414]

@@questionablehistorian9335 how old were you, your sister and dad at the time? (IF you don’t mind my asking.)

[@questionablehistorian9335]

@@leannyarbrough7414 I was 16, my sister was 13.

[@fatimadaher7499]

Despite the drugs and drinking history he still speaks coherently. I hope men and women learn the most important lesson from this trial, away from sensational drama. Most of us have childhood traumas, if we don't strive to heal, we may end up in the same damaging patterns. If we had abusive parents and never heal, we most likely end up with abusive partners. This applies to both men and women equally. Please be kind to your children and heal so you don't transfer your trauma to them. Heal yourself, heal the world.

[@dianebannister4591]

Fatima, you are so right in all your comments.

[@pazyamor1313]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@not-even-german4892]

Yepp but the brain is slowen. Speaks extremely slowly.

[@rebeccagraham3462]

This explains why he always tried to leave the argument by leaving the room or the house but not actually leaving the relationship itself. This breaks my heart.

[@hardcoreclassicenjoyer]

the photocopier of history is tragically predictable for most people

[@katrinat.3032]

@@hardcoreclassicenjoyer So true

[@anthonycimino9941]

He was doing the right thing, walking away before it gets physical and with a crazy B like that it always gets physical. He handled himself exceptionally well. I would've done the same thing so it's great to see someone do it the right way and it works out. Go Johnny!

[@rebeccagraham3462]

@@anthonycimino9941 oh definitely agree wholeheartedly. Wish she would've left him alone when he did try to leave the room

[@Kasiarzynka]

Tfw you realize that had his father responded with physical violence towards his mother, he might've learned that behavior and this story with Amber would've went down completely differently

[@benedictakissi1955]

If you're still on the fence about this trial, look at this man. Look at his reaction as he remembers his past trauma. He's not making puppy dog eyes and duck faces at the jury in an attempt to win sympathy. You can see the pain, the experience.

[@conniehseay8041]

Amen so true

[@danneumann3274]

and yet he took care of his mother.

[@carmenwilley8858]

But this has nothing to do with the case and do not understand why he gets to tell all this.

[@saanta3141]

@@carmenwilley8858 so does she..just gives an insight of why they are who they are..just an assumption

[@darc2406]

Yup he cant look them in the eye and he talks downwards victims do this

[@whitedove2352]

Oh man, I feel for him when he was interrupted. Never interrupt when a person is processing or telling their trauma story. You can see the pain in his face. So sorry you're going through this, Johnny.

[@chari---zard]

exactly that was disgusting

[@suesergent9761]

Totally agree, that was cruel !!

[@hebatallahsamy9924]

Why they stopped him from completing the story 😔 😤the thing is I am so CURIOUS to know the truth that he is heard from his dad that make him change his impression about him ???I don't know why they stopped him

[@sweetpea3134]

I only just got the chance to watch this now, but I keep getting so sucked into what he's saying that I forget he's speaking in a trial. Everything he's describing is so visceral and painful, my heart goes out to him. I'm so glad that he won, and I wish all the best for him in this new chapter of his life.

[@olympiakallman3561]

What hurts me is that he attracted a woman who resembles his mother's behavior. So, he never healed from the wounds his mother inflicted on him. I give him a lot of credit in bringing this up, and I really praise him for the father he has become. Amber has no idea of the depth of pain he has endured and what he is willing to avoid. This is why he prefers to leave the scene. But she can't stand that. That to her resembles abandonment. Well, to not experience abandonment, how about improving her character? Now that I've heard Johnny Depp, I respect him much more, I honor him and his choices. In my opinion, Amber should be history in everyone's books. She can get a job as a file clerk! The papers she shuffles cannot hurt anyone! I'm embarrassed as a woman that women can develop that kind of personality and manipulate people as they do. She has proven by her so-called love notes that she was constantly apologizing and wanted him back. That showed me that she was the aggressor. He kept hoping she learned, but her warped behavior is deeply embedded in her. I've been able to put the pieces together. I don't need to see any more of the videos. His courageous recalls of his childhood answered why he stayed. He tried to be like his Dad and put up with more than he needed to put up with. I find her to be despicable now. Nothing can turn my opinion about her. She is playing out his Mom's personality. All I can pray for is that he somehow comes to forgive his Mom or gain an attitude of a gratitude of what she taught him not to be - and the strong man he has become. It's difficult to forgive actions like his Mom's. This is why he refers to her by her name, and not by a beloved, respectful name as Mom. She was never a nurturing Mom. I urge him to find a cognitive therapist who will help him through EFT or other means to let go of his Mom out of his cellular memory. Amber Heard was too jealous of him and wanted his money. So, I believe she fabricated stories from her own warped mind. Because Johnny's hurts are so deep, your body remembers, and you react! He learned from his Dad to not strike at her and make her bloody. Instead, he thew bottles. The last person he wants in his life is someone who plays out his Mom like Heard is doing. I'm sending him so much love and respect right now. I hope he gets a chance to read this. Olympia Kall , Cleveland, Ohio

[@Sparkles3614]

Lovely words!

[@khalidkhalil5381]

Well put Olympia Kall.I totally agree with you.I listened to Johnny and Heard and could see through her that she is a liar and he is the victim who endured her torture.

[@starlily37aj49]

Perfectly said Olympia kallman

[@anaguq4651]

"He tried to be like his father and endured more than he needed.". It had hurt me so much to read that..... because its true!

[@AT75L1NG1]

Exactly what I said. But….avoiding the conflict is not healing. It’s just repeating the cycle and taking part in the system that keeps the abusive relationship in play. He needs therapy from a professional to give him the tools after this trial to break out of the system and heal himself.

[@KKSHS11]

"I thought my childhood was normal until I was a bit older" so true, I too had a abnormal childhood, far from the worse but up there, and I always thought it was normal. It wasn't until I had my first child that I realised the childhood he's having and should have is nothing like mine was, and I feel sorry for my younger self. Being a parent is therapy for me, I enjoy raising my kids the best way I possibly can.

[@OP-jk5qd]

Heart touching ❤️

[@harbimidiyosunkanka]

Glad to hear that🦋🥰✨🙏🏻

[@StephenDoty84]

Yeah, I thought all parents must fight like this behind the scenes. But that wasn't true.

[@lari9607]

I have sure you are a wonderful parent 🤗

[@StephenDoty84]

@@lari9607 I think kids need some teasing to be tough. When he was young, I called my son "four eyes," for example. Then he got glasses, and I called him "eight eyes."

[@lanatrapp1589]

And still he took care of his Mother. 😭 His childhood sounds like mine.

[@patriciahappnie1115]

I think he was trying to find the right words to express his mother and you’re also being kind at the same time

[@moondust1979]

I think he accidently met a woman who matched his mum’s personality and was pyschologically dragged back into the dramas he had faced with his mum as a teen. Heard brought out the worst in him, rather than the best, she was toxic, and he got sucked in. I think it had to happen, for Depp to face his inner demons, to clear his past, through Heard, and be cautious who he trusts next time. Just a theory..

[@terifarmer5066]

Agree, just to remind him he was on the wrong path, drugs. NOT thinking right.

[@5h7va]

Trauma bonding. Plus his childhood experiences is deeply ingrained in the limbic system. The deep felt sense of familiarity no matter how traumatic somehow subconsciously forces the person to override the objective reality and horror and still be attracted to this other person

[@Leelee-op7vj]

Well said Moondust.

[@gudetamaminiso513]

Agree. And fairness would be to say that amber Heard inner demons reappeared with him

[@erikaianoale-arters6780]

Your response is one of the better explanations that has happened here in their marriage. Unfortunately they both have had tough upbringings and have never healed and have been drawn to each other because of the familiarity of their lives. They both bring out the worse in each other and should've never been in a relationship. I feel both are victims and until they heal dramatically from their past this may be repeating patterns in their life. I pray for both of them.

[@JustBethAnne]

This can't be easy, to share your abusive childhood with the entire world. Much respect to Johnny for putting the truth over everything else.

[@teshafreeman4019]

I don’t understand the reasons, the strategy for revealing all this, other than to make him look sympathetic, which he deserves. I wonder if there are other reasons his lawyers have him tell all this. Having this childhood doesn’t mean you will or won’t be an abuser.

[@izzyrainydayz]

If I’m correct he’s being asked these questions by Amber’s lawyer, not his own. Amber’s team is trying to make it seem like his abusive childhood led to his own “abusive” actions against Amber.

[@rl7012]

@@izzyrainydayz It is Johnny's team who are doing that. Johnny's lawyers are the ones advising him to play the victim card and rake up all his sob stories.

[@johnandevefoster3816]

people do it all the time

[@johnandevefoster3816]

I just want to know what his CHILDHOOD has to do with any of this?

[@streamcoders3552]

JD is trying to teach the world something. We should appreciate it as a life lesson.

[@boobierubi8567]

I always followed Johnny Depps career since nightmare on elm street and Edward scissor hands etc, however I have even more respect for him after hearing him put it all out there . Poor guy I hope he finds peace and happiness in his life .

[@prettykarabo7141]

He’s exactly like the way he describes his father such a calm respectful and humble man 🥺

[@j1947m]

But his father was not strong enough to protect his children when they needed him to do so....

[@irishcountrygirl78]

@@j1947m yea, l called my dad useless, later in life you wish one person would stop the mother beating on you snd calling you names. My dad stayed out in pubs and drank to avoid my mother, pretty useless. This way of raising kids was acceptable in the 70's and the 80's.

[@twiggyxfme1124]

Gghf

[@foxxkaydean7896]

For some reason we attract our parents for me it's narcissistic woman who use others. My mom is like that.

[@ronnielyn1489]

@@foxxkaydean7896 same

[@johannabrown5623]

Johnny is like his father. Very mild mannered and soft spoken.

[@cipra29]

How do you know ? Isn’t he a professional actor ?

[@holyjolias3229]

@@cipra29 i always hated the notion that all because acting is their profession that they are doing it all the time. its exhausting to keep that up for little to no reason at all and i doubt many go for it

[@maplecosy9429]

His father gets to play the hero for dumping out?

[@twinturbo9113]

You really think they somehow got the prosecutions questions and made a scrip for them the day before or something? 😂😂😂 stop being so clueless

[@judyweeks1480]

@@twinturbo9113 What prosecutor? There's no prosecutor in this trial. And yes, he was prepared by his lawyers for the trial.

[@cathyvandiver1984]

No wonder he is such a phenomenal actor. So much pain to draw from. I love you Johnny Depp. I suffered a very very similar childhood.

[@nancynelson7017]

So sorry.

[@trixycat]

”we accept the love we think we deserve” ♥️💔

[@anelisahephzibah]

The curse is broken Johnny. The principalities and powers of darkness that have been haunting you from childhood have come to light and you are now free. It hasn’t been easy but one thing you must know is that your kids will never have to see or go through this cycle in their lives. You’ve won the war. We pray for your continued healing and a peaceful life after all of this. We love you Johnny♥️

[@lindaross783]

So true

[@II-zc5lk]

Beautifully said Anelisa!

[@majesticallymade6177]

Fact 💯

[@angelavargas7047]

Yes!

[@crystalbrady9312]

Yes J.D. we do, indeed, love you.

[@lallorona3369]

I met him when he was younger. He was a very lovely and gentle person. So sad to hear that he had a horrible childhood .

[@AphroditeLee]

truly... he is beyond sweet

[@bobirakatoc]

These two, often, are inseparably connected.

[@coredadventure1]

Gentle I would say that describes him to a T!!

[@Mebuggiefan]

It truly breaks my heart to hear how he grew up. I don't care what the haters say about him. I love him. He is a genuine and caring person.

[@Fidelio116]

How did you get to meet him?

[@angelamitchel3984]

For an introvert to be forced to reveal their abusive childhood on national television must be one of the most humiliating feelings in the beginning. However, once he opened up, it seemed like he felt a great sense of relief, like he was in therapy.

[@marybenson6860]

Having to talk about this for the world to hear shows what a strong man he is. It has to be so painfull to do.

[@boomgirlbucko]

He's like 49, it's not that painful. He's moved on.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

You can tell he is reliving everything as he speaks... he is not calculating ANYTHING, just being completely candid....

[@peteman8160]

Unlike Amber

[@katie_questions]

He stutters, his breathing is shallow with few deep breaths, his posture leans forward, he shakes, looks down, grapples for words 🥺

[@HawSnowwhite]

Yes I agree! I believe he is going through it again in his head, but I can also tell that he understands it’s just pictures, old movie reels, if you will. He’s allowing himself to feel the feelings as he watches, but it seems like he’s matured a bit now. He understands it’s the past, it can’t hurt him anymore. It doesn’t define him! He knows he still has a future ahead of him. Hopefully with all of our support,& when he wins this trial, he can face the future with excitement,cuz it will be what God intended for him, wonderful and Blessed!

[@nightmessenger]

And she's over acting, lol

[@Ilvasodi]

Penso che sia un miracolato

[@bilge6926]

My heart broke when Johnny told all of these experiences in court. He had a hard time and had to tell them what he went through because of Amber. Best wishes with you Johnny..

[@turkeysandwich421]

Unfortunately those of us that have had a really traumatic childhood tend to look for those kind of relationships in adulthood for whatever reason I know from experience and from my therapy that it is a common thread with people with traumatic pasts I hope he gets this settled and gets all he wanted out of this so he can be over and done with it, and move on to healthier more positive life experiences in the future especially for his children

[@vickiemouse236]

🙏🏻🕊✝️🌸♥️

[@nicolepilley9004]

@@turkeysandwich421 hunny u do that because you loved the person that caused trauma and the relationship is about you fixing that person...u want to change what happen to you that way!! By fixing a broken individual

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@turkeysandwich421]

@@nicolepilley9004 you're totally right and unfortunately fixing broken people is nearly impossible unfortunately as a broken person the only person that is able to fix you is yourself having a good support structure is very important but ultimately it comes down to yourself, definitely a lesson I've learned for myself and for past failed relationships

[@chrisperry7601]

Heartbreaking 💔 In my opinion he’s made a life for himself under impossible odds. God Bless him.

[@bvrajlal]

His parents were exactly like mine, I had a similar childhood like him. My parents have passed on now, but the scars remain to this day, it never goes away.

[@kv7654]

Poor guy has a nervous smile/giggle . The more painful the memory is, the worse it gets. Very obvious that he’s telling the truth and obvious when it’s a painful truth, even pertaining to Amber.

[@Forever_OctobersJ]

@Frogger we are defending him because Heard is insane.

[@eliminator173]

@Frogger hes a human being too. Just cause hes an actor or a "celebrity" doesnt mean hes undeserving of empathy. This case is also a big deal for men in general if he wins. These things almost never go our way.

[@Lighthousepreserve]

@@eliminator173 me too works the other way. as well.

[@HannaMagdalena]

@Frogger That is going insane to you? Well, then imagine living under the pressure of an abusive partner.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ PLEASE!!! ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@merrynichols1514]

I wish everyone would just realize that Depp is a human being. His testimony really touched me. He is so full of hurt. I wish him the best and prayers go out to him.

[@mikejohnny2609]

If you had to work around satanic pedophiles all your life you'd probably talk slow too right

[@demunbell]

That was his past. His future will get brighter.... he is a talented superstar after all. JD a survivor

[@mspionage1743]

@@demunbell It never gets brighter Demun. It simply is after experiencing such things as a kid. Your days become less about the potential of happiness and brightness and more about reflection, self doubt, and ultimately acceptance that it is your duty to break that cycle.

[@demunbell]

@@mspionage1743 I battle with deep depression in my own personal life. I've been way down in the hole and it would kill me ....if I allowed it. My experience is the past does not determine the future if you work to change it. JD is working to make his future brighter. Stay hopeful

[@mspionage1743]

@marcum exe You make a valid point, he IS a movie star and I personally cannot stand them in this modern era. That said though, I believe he was absolutely and terribly treated by his so called Mother and also Heard. So many of the words and other things he stated rung as so true to me as I dealt with (quite literally) the exact same situation. In truth I couldn't care less about either of these two but I fully support this man in attempting to gain even a sliver of peace after decades of insecurity. Growing up in such situations truly does effect the person massively. Even to this day, even as an adult, even as a very capable adult, I still block my door nightly, it is a habit that never went away. Long story short, we sense our own and those who have seen the darkness and has been waylaid by it, it leaves lasting damage. Some turn to violence (most do), some turn to other things, but credit to JD as he stayed calm when dealing with another monster which is VERY hard to do.

[@VikkiG1970]

Loved him saying...my girl Vanessa... He rose out of those ashes a beautiful man...x

[@shivankparihar4389]

I recently read somewhere that a mother can be as toxic and abusive as a father but the world is not ready for this discussion yet.

[@J_L_V]

I am. It should be talked about. My mother was the same way. My sisters are as well.

[@paulascott5701]

Freud and every shrink after him OBSESS about it and blame mothers for everything. You need to get out a bit more.

[@sk8tergal995]

my mum is like JD’s mum

[@wolfgangbaerle5832]

Basically, Johnny married his "mother". Heart breaking story. Wish him well and success!

[@thinkoutsidethebox8456]

It's trauma that has to be resolved. Subconsciously, he wanted to heal his mother wound through Amber. Hence his attraction to her! Ironically enough, his mom died at the same time Amber filed for divorce. This court case is truly empowering for Johnny and will help him heal his childhood and adult wounds properly. He is a beautiful man and deserves all the best!

[@hamzah6731]

It's called recernation, his mother came back as Amber

[@joyhernandez5256]

It is so sad that as a private man, he has to reveal so much of himself because of Amber’s cruelty and selfishness. He doesn’t deserve this.

[@dannyH84]

I agree. I know this is a rare thing too day but I truly hope she takes her own life. I think there would be so much relief

[@twinturbo9113]

As someone who has been through many things Johnny describes here I think it almost might be liberating for him to speak his truth.

[@Zimmar]

@@twinturbo9113 for the whole world to see? i doubt that.

[@mehrdadk.6816]

why he has to explain? He being asked irrelevant question and could voluntary abstain to answer.

[@justaperson9155]

It would be so freeing at this point in his life to get all this out to people outside his family. I'm sure it's a relief to him.

[@0r0r0]

Beautiful that his life has come full circle. He could never stand up to his mom, but he can stand up to another narcissist. He is a beautiful human being and deserves the world. I hope he sees that and neve goes after another woman like his mother again.

[@olympiakallman3561]

Yes, that's a big victory, and he had to hold this court case to help heal him. But Johnny needs our support. Let's please focus on helping him WIN & heal. Please join us in praying, visualizing a BIG WIN for Johnny this coming Tuesday. He deserves this win to heal himself and his family and to gain the films that he lost as a result of his wicked ex-wife. But instead of focusing on her, let's just focus on the END RESULT. Thanks!

[@nancyluetzow9711]

Dee Dee

[@olympiakallman3561]

@@nancyluetzow9711 Did you mean to say DITTO? Hahahah! Who is Dee Dee?

[@white-bunny]

He stood upto Ms. Heard. The incarnation of her abusive mother in his mind. He finally stood upto the abusive women in his life.

[@olympiakallman3561]

Now he can stand up for himself in a way that he was not defended when he was young. Yet, because he has that heart of gold, when his mom was in need, he moved her across the street from his residence to be sure that she was taken care of....not that she deserved it. He simply wanted to do the right thing.

[@myopinion5135]

My father once told me it’s better to be alone then to be someone that can ruin your life

[@marysutton434]

True.

[@jjba3571]

Your father is wise, there is nothing more lonely that someone that make you feel alone, and thats was abusers do

[@nellies]

I had no idea he went through all this, that breaks my heart. Imagine having this traumatic childhood because of his mother, and then having to go through a similar thing again with Amber...I have a feeling Amber and Betty Sue would've gotten along very well...

[@MissLizzy882]

I seem to remember that his mum hated Scamber and thought she was a gold digger

[@gaysy1st]

And yet he loved her, looked after her, spoilt her, right to the end.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@Catfluff521]

It’s probably because his mother was who she was that JD ended up with Amber.

[@michelletodd4893]

Oh yes. When he is himself in interviews he is very uncomfortable. When he is a "character" with lines he pulls out perfection. Because you have to act all your life to the outside world all is well.

[@celestewarren8548]

You just want to hug him, hold him and try and ease his pain (he still obviously feels). 💔

[@debbiefugate8782]

Wow! I can't believe how similar Johnny's life is to my husband's. Moving constantly, going in his room to learn guitar and get away from the turmoil, etc. My husband is doing well now and I hope that Johnny is too.

[@lauriedmills7581]

Johnny was a scapegoat to a narcissistic mother. I am so pleased he's doing this trial as no matter the outcome he's already won - he's facing the demons, per se, finally having the chance to speak for himself. Makes me respect and genuinely love him as a wonderful man even more. Good on him. God bless him.

[@BrokeProphet]

I could not agree more. I would like to see the jury rule in favor, but for me, it is a moot point. He has already cleared his name and shown the world Amber Heard for what she is.

[@drnoe1027]

You only see what he wants the world to see. What about the assistant whom he punched? The diva-like erratic behaviour? Hitting Amber in front of her sister after he swung at her? Though Amber is not innocent, he clearly IS guilty of domestic violence.

[@sarahgbadebo9415]

His mother sounds more like borderline than narcissist

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

​ Borderline personality disorder. The sad thing is, women with bpd nowadays have more high functions and are even that sickening that they even try to change how BPD is classified, and dont want it to be a toxic thing, but a victim thing. But people that have known BPD'er know that it is the female version of being a toxic narcissist but even MORE TWISTED, with the victim role and the power they have (since they will easily be more believed as being 'victim'. BPD'ers are dangerous and i would advise veryone to read well about it. But like I said BPD'ers are so manipulative and good at manipulating themselves, that they are going through lenghts on millions of places on the internet, fighting against victims of their behaviour instead of doing something about...their behaviour. It is the most toxic and insane making disorder. to others...

[@wrightsmoore-right818]

@@BrokeProphet He's blaming his parents for 'his' irrational irresponsible abusive behavior.

[@ageoflistening]

To be honest it sounds like Amber was similar to his mother in his mind and he reverted to his childhood tactic of surviving a monster. He withdrew in his mind like his father. So sad. I hope he learns to put up firm boundaries in his future relationships and not let anyone bully him again. I had similar experiences and I always say "it taught me how to be a better parent". But it took me 40 yrs to really learn to walk away quickly from controlling people. It's what the child in you is used to. We're supporting you Johnny.

[@josh_7569]

I'm only learning this myself, about inviting certain people in your life that have similar qualitites as the people who traumatized me as a child or put me through a lot.

[@narcissistninjas9233]

we try to get the love we never got in childhood from those who remind us of our abusive parent...

[@gaysy1st]

Exactly right. We revert to what we know, even if it's damaging to us.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

aaaaaa ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@CapriceWalker]

It's called limerance

[@raquelberg4963]

OMG this is so sad, I could NEVER IMAGINE A MOTHER BEING THIS CRUEL AND DISGUSTING toward their children. 😭😭

[@hopefaithpeacejoy3723]

Mental illness affects everyone

[@hopefaithpeacejoy3723]

Everyone has a past. Jesus forgives those in their hearts who truly repent.

[@Heidi-zr5wb]

I was raised by one. The pain is a lifetime. She's dead and it's still baffling and painful. Especially when you have children and realize it's not normal. It's normal to love your children. Not destroy them. Justice for Johnny.......

[@fajrsahar157]

Ha! You don't know about my crazy mother.

[@Uh_huh]

And yet he made sure she was comfortable and looked after towards the end of her life. There is no hatred nor bitterness towards her. 😢

[@angelevans9967]

I know it's extremely hard for anyone to talk about childhood trauma especially men. Sadly society has taught men that they're less of a man by showing emotion. My personal opinion is the exact opposite. It takes a true man to lay it all out there reliving the trauma for the world to see. Reasons like this is exactly why the world loves Johnny and will continue to love and support him. 💕

[@melissajarnigan2116]

This is heartbreaking to watch. The levels of vulnerability that he’s going through and having to exposed his entire life. I look at him no different than what he’s made himself to be- an amazing actor and a star that’s made his own way in life. He’s a human, like the rest of us. He’s damaged in some ways, like the rest of us.

[@Pazzazz11]

Remember it’s heartbreaking because he is an Oscar award winning ACTOR. He got you all!!

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

@Colin Outloudly Has someone said you don't?

[@missyreed1804]

Agreed

[@JS-co4ug]

I believe that everything happens for a reason. Maybe this public trial is for his healing.

[@Diggin4ChangeRacing]

@@Pazzazz11 he’s talked about this in an interview before when he wasn’t in court for any reason or needing to act as you say he is. Just because he is an actor doesn’t mean he isn’t telling the truth.

[@360bpm5]

I want to see Johnny's life as a movie, that man's story deserves to preserve in the history

[@AnnaBellaBeth93]

That would be excellent.

[@amandagordon2641]

I have to agree. I’ve always liked him as an actor, but this makes me Love Johnny! God Bless him. I hope Amber’s career is ruined, and karma gets her!

[@foxxkaydean7896]

Who would y'all suggest play him?

[@browneyedcarol]

Great idea! The Life and Times of Johnny Depp!

[@browneyedcarol]

@@foxxkaydean7896 I'd like for it to be him at some point in the movie. Who would play him as a younger Johnny? Hmmmmm...

[@pennyroyalt2542]

The mental, and emotional pain is far more difficult to ever get over than being hit, broken, or anything physical. This testimony I can competely understand. It breaks my heart. Blessed Be Mr Depp

[@susanshattuck4911]

This is exactly how my Mother was to me and my siblings, although she didn’t beat up my Dad. She would just beat up on us and emotionally as well. I know all too well exactly what he went through and strangely enough, my mother is from Kentucky, as well as my Dad.

[@kellyparker2188]

Look into Johnny's eyes and the way he speaks,very real.This isn't acting.sooo happy he won the case !!

[@aileensmith6806]

The eyes are the windows to one’s soul … hence that is why jd told ah you will never look /see into my eyes again. He indeed is a very gentle man.

[@TheBonyLevi]

Looking back on the interviews Amber Heard did, her attitude looks like it has changed. I don't think she ever expected Johnny Depp to dig his heels in so deep. He is not backing down at all because he knows he is telling the truth. He refuses to give an inch no matter what. This is the fight of his life. Every day that I watch this I feel that my own story is being told in a way I could never do for myself.

[@deadlyqueens]

♥️✌🏽

[@apaz7970]

Same here ❤️

[@codegeek-il5fm]

It feels like the story of so many men who have been wrongfully accused of DV and have to prove their innocence. Personally I don't know either of them but based on the evidence so far including the recordings of them where Amber Heard admitted to hitting Depp, I believe Johnny's story and it is clear to fight all the way to ensure not only he gets justice but women like Amber Heard think twice before accusing someone falsely. I hope he wins big.

[@narcissistninjas9233]

This is why it's so important for him to do this hes educating the public and he might change the world..... And he can afford it we can't...

[@EbonyJ-rt5bb]

@@codegeek-il5fm I am hoping he wins BIG as well! Justice for Johnny! 💪🏽☺️

[@juliesvendsen8705]

Anyone else just want to hug him? Not because he's Johnny Depp, but because he deserved so much better from his mother. As a mother, I see a sad little boy and my heart breaks hearing what he endured. She didn't deserve him.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

I want to hug him so bad and I want to see that evil AH somehow be punished for what she has done. This isn’t a criminal case but it should be and she should be in prison

[@Biscuit9891]

bs you both want to cause he's good looking

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

@@Biscuit9891 Well a little but I want to hug him manly bc I grew up a lot like him and I understand the pain. And he’s saying in front of thousands. I doubt i would be able to tell my childhood in front of the world, I wasn’t able to do it in a therapy session with only a few others with me

[@catty-yoga7547]

I have only one child..a father now wt 3 boys..and i could not bear not hugging and kissing them all tge time..Please hug him for me too..

[@KL-te1dq]

BS youre a fangirl who are completely blind...

[@F1obsessedchica]

This testimony made me cry. I don’t know why I watched it again. I’m crying again.

[@TheOnlyKosis]

Doing this in front of the world is difficult. I have always liked Johnny Depp, always struck me as a good man. Now that this is confirmed it saddens me that he has to bear his soul to everyone just to get justice for the past 6 years. I wish him the best and I'm honestly happy for him. The truth will always set you free.

[@bellakim9404]

This testimony is triggering, and bringing up tremendous amount of familiar moments for alot of people around the world. It's therapy on the stand and it's free for all of us watching, yet its Johnny's whole livelihood. My heart is filled with compassion and love for him.

[@elevans5758]

So do I. I feel like giving him a big hug and I feel nothing but love for him as a human being.

[@fitfirst4468]

Therapy my Chinese balls

[@hipe4191]

Me too!!💯

[@jamie01an]

Well said

[@JS-co4ug]

I also hope that this trial helps Johnny to heal.

[@vineetasjourney8017]

The part he talks about when he was 5 asking himself why his father stayed was so poignant and really hit home for me, that is exactly what an innocent child in an abusive home thinks, is “why”.

[@TheLynchexperience]

Also really telling of why he didn’t leave amber to be honest

[@eveningstar6700]

"Why".. probably the BEST question to date..

[@eveningstar6700]

@@TheLynchexperience what do you mean? (i can imagine but i can also easily imagine the other option..if u can clarify it might help some of us in understanding) 🙏🏼

[@shonuffizhere5670]

@@eveningstar6700 it's like a mental block some people have to replicate the way they was raised. In my community women kick out the fathers early to continue a single mother tradition. Johnny was attracted to a deep down violent 😈woman the moment they met eyes👀. Amber is his mother 👩

[@ConnieGMK]

Not when they small

[@aleaseaubreyfrieson5106]

" If you understand the repercussions of something then you won't go there... "

[@sharminakhter2947]

I just could relate with my mother to Depp’s. Sad reality. We don’t choose our parents but pain is pain no matter who gives it to you.

[@0000song0000]

i wonder if that thing he didn't do (and his dad punished him for, but later apologized) was trying to beat her. When I was like 13 my grandma tried to beat me and i protected myself putting my arms in front of me like a triangle🔺. She bruises easily, so literally ended up with her arms (from elbows to wrists) completely purple. Of course, she turned it on me. My grandpa did not beat me for it because I told him the truth, yet he kept "officially" on her side of the story. 🤷🏻 I say all this to point out: yeah, abusive family members will try to hurt you and then say it was the other way around 🙆🏻 ... Amber did exactly the same, trying to turn the tables.

[@nsingh681]

Me too

[@leslymarshmallows]

Despite everything he’s lived through in his childhood and now his adulthood, he’s still such a gentle & tender person.

[@Taiyou536]

It shows that he has a truly good heart !

[@lorrainearmstrong7587]

And he still only blames himself. NOT his mother, NOT his father, and NOT Amber. Amber IS the one who deserves the blame. She took advantage of his life and his hurts

[@marahesther]

Reminds me a bit of my mother 😔

[@olympiakallman3561]

This is why we all love him. I just wish this woman would totally disappear from Hollywood. She's capable of anything evil. I don't trust her.

[@olympiakallman3561]

That's why we love & admire him. He's an incredible man. And so what if he swears and drinks or does drugs? He can handle it!! And why did they not mention the amount of drugs that she also did???

[@giulianacr2638]

Talking about eyes, Johnny always had beautiful expressive eyes. He conveys emotions in his movies and the roles he plays. It's as if his eyes tell a story. In Edward Scissorhands, the character was really shy and reserved, yet his eyes conveyed innocence and love. I'm saddened that his mother would criticize the very eyes which made him famous and a wonderful actor.

[@estherchandy6292]

He's sane. He's real. And very very strong. I love him as a fellow human He represents all we humans can be.

[@youloseimthewinner]

Well spoken 👏

[@Lexi_Con]

I think we're all feeling the love and admiration for this man even more now because this isn't a movie role, it's real. I usually don't get this involved in celebrity news but it has been so interesting to hear him speak, despite the ugly details and lies (by AH). I can only hope for a man with such a deep & beautiful soul... My heart hurts to think his own mother or wife didn't appreciate him. I agree, the eyes reveal his true heart.

[@tristinsmom123]

I agree ❤️❤️ perfectly said

[@sallyannmansfield4026]

Pp

[@sheilabatalla522]

I think I'm not the only one who wants to give this man a hug! 😪

[@mindfulbynature3418]

He breaks my heart in this video. Brave. Brave. I'm wishing him peaceful, loving and genuine hearts in his life going forward.

[@KiraKixxx]

Johnny's relationship with Amber was his attempt to heal the relationship with his mother and regain his power. We subconsciously repeat these patterns of trauma thinking we can change the outcome. It was never Johnny's responsibility to heal his mother! I hope you heal and find the peace you deserve ✨️

[@P3achi]

No bit sure his responsibility to heal himself and not treat his wife as if she is his mother

[@KiraKixxx]

@@P3achi 100% agree but that's what happens with unhealed trauma that we subconsciously act out in our lives until we heal it.

[@joanmccarthy4809]

This is actually a myth. Sometimes it happens, but not unconsciously.

[@heathermunoz6282]

Completely agree. I married a man just like my father. That's all I'm going to say.

[@asherfoxshow]

@@joanmccarthy4809 Hi Joan, would you mind sharing where you get the information that repetition compulsion in the formation of adult relationships that mirror traumatic childhood bonds is a myth? Also, while the understanding of these mechanisms working this way in the psyche is understood in almost all major psychological modalities, as well as one of the few concepts that originated with Freud and was expounded upon by Jung and not only survived every major reiteration based on more refined research of psychodynamic theory, but actually became more refined and understood to the point that It’s now easily soon regardless of the modality used (not just in a traditional psychodynamic or psychoanalysis but also very foundational to Imago relationship therapy and even somatic therapy etc), But even though it is so foundationly understood there Is no model where this is played out consciously… Because why would someone consciously choose to re-create the most painful relationship of their life? The only reason that this works is that they’re unconscious processes. The person honestly doesn’t believe that they are making relationship decisions or computing the emotional algebra of their reactions based on What happened during different stages of childhood development with their primary caregivers. That’s why you will find that the people that are you the most vehemently against the idea that their decisions are dictated by unconscious motivations from past experiences are the ones that are most likely to actually be doing that. The stronger the resistance to looking at that idea or accepting it consciously despite the growing evidence uncovered in the therapeutic process the greater that these unconscious processes are functioning exactly as they are understood to work in these circumstances. So, just so I can make sure my information is correct, where did you get the information that it’s a myth and can you break it down for me and help me understand how, if it only happens sometimes, what determines when it does happen and when it doesn’t and how the heck does this process work consciously instead of unconsciously?

[@christopherbusby2243]

The further I got into the video the worse I felt for him having to drudge all this up in a public light. Hes nervous, humiliated and being forced to talk about his abusive upbringing. I can 100% understand why he has trouble speaking to people. I cant imagine having to give public testimony on mine. None of this is his fault and I hope the court sides with him.

[@sarahmill6963]

I don't think he is any of those things. He said, he's not embarrassed. This is shining a light on domestic violence

[@americazurita9046]

They always say we tend to marry someone with identical flaws to our parents. Representing a deep psychological inclination to resolve childhood problems.

[@reeseh2107]

Having had a childhood similar to this and still struggling to be an adult with self worth and self esteem what he has accomplished is incredible.

[@ericalynn6881]

You can tell he felt a lot during talking about all this, and he has grown up into a very good man and father, he took the right path and chose the right thing to do from his experiences and I’m proud of him

[@dwalto1977]

Maybe. But he's also a trained actor...so who really knows. Not saying he is lying, btw

[@seashellwanderers456]

@@dwalto1977 acting and real life are different. You can’t hide what you are for very long.

[@sharonisaac445]

Absolutely 💯

[@matthewkendall7791]

@@dwalto1977 I struggle with this fact as well. Its kind of ironic to hear somebody speak of truth and how important it is to them when it's a person whose job is lying about who they are. I'm not saying he is lying, but it makes me question my intuition to trust and believe him.

[@kerrytopel9835]

Erica Lynn I agree but it got me when he “felt” something that prompted him to leave his wife and kids for this psycho too. He kinda made his bed, not that he’s wrong to sue her and try to regain his reputation (although he did already have a reputation as quite a druggie).

[@MelindaMysticWitch]

The saddest part is knowing he struggled his whole life and still came out on top as a good person and yet still be accused of horrific things that he's again not guilty for. I always knew Amber was lying. This also struck deep for me when he mentioned he has a lazy eye with his left eye because I have that same thing too. People make fun of you your whole life because of it and don't even think about the mental damage it does to a person. My heart is just bigger now than ever after hearing his story.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yes this!!! SO MUCH THIS!!! How. utterly tragic!!!

[@avocadodip2157]

Never even realized he had that can’t even notice the lazy eye.

[@longiusaescius2537]

@Elizabeth Bennet hm

[@jahnabipathak6898]

Give this man justice already. He's lost enough!

[@patriciadaniel7887]

You just want to hug the little boy who is still hurting

[@danydavidson2812]

This poor man didn’t deserve anything that horrible woman put him through. He’s such a sweet person.

[@tabithababy3685]

Indeed. My prayers goes out to him my fav Actor🙏🙏🙏

[@karenandrews4224]

Totally agree. He’s a good human who didn’t deserve this.

[@madnorman007tv]

@Inspector Oznola do you understand gaslighting?

[@Umar_1994_]

This guy had the worst childhood imaginable yet made all of our childhoods incredible.

[@annedonnellan6876]

Johnny and Michael Jackson

[@steelersgirl3063]

😭👏🏽 sure did!!!

[@paulineheaney1981]

This poor man gone thro a lot

[@ficationsare6552]

You have a terrible imagination.

[@unmalditoivan2715]

this is not news ..this is not news ........ PLEASE!!! ATTENTION """"""SCIENCE REBELLION"""""""""PLEASE!

[@peanutfox944]

I have an incredible amount of respect for a man who can put himself through what he has in exposing the most sacred details of his life to the world in the pursuit of proving the truth. Truly inspiring!

[@michelemonsorno2399]

I can recognise myself on it, my mom being nice with everyone outside and into the house completely changed. My dad as johnny's father was absolutely calm and nice all his life