Johnny Depp is “at peace” and feels he has his “life back” after winning his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.
“Six years ago, my life, the life of my children, the lives of those closest to me, and also, the lives of the people who for many, many years have supported and believed in me, were forever changed. All in the blink of an eye,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star, 58, said in a statement obtained by Page Six on Wednesday.
“False, very serious and criminal allegations were levied at me via the media, which triggered an endless barrage of hateful content, although no charges were ever brought against me,” he continued. “It had already traveled around the world twice within a nanosecond and it had a seismic impact on my life and my career.
“And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I am truly humbled.”
Depp went on to explain, “My decision to pursue this case, knowing very well the height of the legal hurdles that I would be facing and the inevitable, worldwide spectacle into my life, was only made after considerable thought.”
The “Edward Scissorhands” star said his “goal” all along “was to reveal the truth, regardless of the outcome,” adding that “speaking the truth” was something he owed his children and supporters.
“I feel at peace knowing I have finally accomplished that.”
After thanking his fans for the “outpouring of love,” “colossal support” and “kindness from around the world,” he noted, “I also hope that the position will now return to innocent until proven guilty, both within the courts and in the media.”
“The best is yet to come and a new chapter has finally begun,” he concluded his statement. “Veritas numquam perit. Truth never perishes.”
