Amber Heard is an American actress, humanitarian, and social activist from Texas who has starred in various movies in different and unconventional roles.
Her breakthrough arrived when she was recognized as a supporting actress in several box-office successes, including ‘The Pineapple Express’ and ‘Never Back Down’.
She gained recognition from these movies and soon began to star as the lead actress. She has since been a part of several commercially successful films and has been noticed for her taut and convincing performances.
Raised in Austin, Heard is known to have made her way through Hollywood through grit and determination as she came from a humble background.
She is known for her spiritedness and never-say-die attitude as she had to battle a cancelled TV series, several unsuccessful releases, and many unfavorable reviews.
Despite this, she has continued to be a part of many films and has earned many awards. Apart from films, Heard is an activist as well.
From 2015 to 2017, Heard was married to actor Johnny Depp, and their divorce drew a lot of media attention as Heard alleged that Depp had been verbally and physically abusive throughout their relationship.
She has spoken openly and raised awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Who is Amber Heard?
Amber Laura Heard was born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas, the middle child of three daughters of internet researcher Patricia Paige and construction company owner David Clinton Heard.
The family lived outside Austin. Heard’s father trained horses in his free time, and she grew up riding horses, hunting, and fishing with him.
She also participated in beauty pageants, although as an adult she has said that she could no longer “support the objectification”.
Raised Catholic, Amber Heard began identifying as an atheist at the age of sixteen after her best friend died in a car crash.
The following year, no longer comfortable in “conservative, God-fearin’ Texas”, Heard dropped out of her Catholic high school to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles.
She eventually earned a diploma through a home-study course.
Amber Heard Career
Amber Heard’s initial appearances were in two music videos, Kenny Chesnet’s ‘There Goes My Life’ and Eisley’s ‘I Wasn’t Prepared’. She had a brief appearance in a number of primetime dramas, including ‘Jack & Bobby’, ‘The Mountain’, and ‘The O.C.’.
In the next couple of years, she appeared in minor roles in various films such as ‘Drop Dead Sexy’, ‘Price to Pay’, ‘You Are Here’, and ‘Alpha Dog’, as well as TV shows, such as ‘Hidden Palms’, ‘Criminal Minds’ or ‘Californication’ – although the first one wasn’t really successful and got canceled after just a few episodes.
At the beginning of her career, Amber also starred in a number of independent films, like ‘And Soon the Darkness’ or ‘The River Why’.
In 2008, her career started to take off. After a number of unsuccessful projects, like the above-mentioned ‘Hidden Palms’ or the movie ‘Remember the Daze’, Amber Heard appeared in ‘Pineapple Express’, in which she had a starring role alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen, as well as in ‘Never Back Down’, in which she shared the screen with Sean Faris and Cam Gigandet.
In 2009, she was cast as the female lead opposite Johnny Depp in ‘The Rum Diary’. The movie was released in 2011, and, unfortunately, wasn’t very successful, as it has received mixed reviews. Later in the year, she starred in ‘Drive Angry’ alongside Nicolas Cage.
After a brief interlude, Heard’s 2013 releases included the thriller ‘Paranoia’, the action-comedy ‘Machete Kills’, and the satire ‘Syrup’. Her solo film for 2014 was ‘3 Days to Kill’, which was a commercial success. 2015 marked a turning point in her career as she had four releases in the year, including ‘The Adderall Diaries’ in which she, once again, starred alongside James Franco.
In 2017, she made probably the most significant step in her career by joining the DC Extended Universe as Mera in the movie ‘Justice League’. She went on to play the character in ‘Aquaman’ (2018), ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ (2021) and ‘Aquaman”s upcoming sequel – ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, set to premiere in 2023. All of the movies were either produced or distributed by Warners Bros. Pictures, originally founded as Warner Features Company by the Warner brothers.
Amber Heard Net Worth
As of August 2023, Amber Heard’s net worth is $500 Thousand.
Amber Heard Personal Life
Amber Heard has refused the conventional labels to define one’s sexual orientation. She came out at an event in 2010, and has acknowledged that she has had relationships with both men and women.
She dated the Mexican actor, Valentino Lanus. for a year before breaking up in 2006. She was in a relationship with the American actor and singer, Mark Wystrach, for a while before ending it in 2007.
She was in a relationship with the photographer, Tasya van Ree, from 2008 to 2012. It was during this relationship that she publicly came out.
She started dating her co-star, Johnny Depp, while filming ‘The Rum Diary’ in 2011 and soon began living together. They married in a private civil ceremony on February 3, 2015. Later, she filed for divorce on May 23, 2016.
FAQ About Amber Heard
How much is Amber Heard worth?
Amber Heard’s net worth is estimated to be $500 Thousand.
How old is Amber Heard?
Amber Heard was born on April 22, 1986, and is currently 37 years old.
How tall is Amber Heard?
Amber Heard’s height is 1.73 m, which is equal to 5 ft 8 in.
Why is Amber Heard’s net worth so low?
Amber Heard’s net worth is low as a result of the defamation lawsuit her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, filed against her because of the essay Heard published in the Washington Post in 2018, in which she labeled herself as “a public figure representing domestic violence”.
Johnny Depp initially sued Heard for $50 million in damages. In the end, Depp was awarded $15 million ($10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, although those were reduced to $350,000).
Amber Heard was awarded $2 million in the same trial, which brought the total Amber Heard owned Johnny Depp to $8 million. Before the trial, Amber Heard’s net worth was about $2 million.
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