The Sun<\/em> in the United Kingdom for an article making allegations that he was a “wife beater” thanks to its headline: “GONE POTTY: How can JK Rowling be ‘genuinely happy’ casting wife-beater Johnny Depp in the new Fantastic Beasts film?”<\/p>\nAmber Heard had first accused Depp of domestic violence days after filing for divorce in 2016. Depp denied these charges, and his lawyers had issued a statement. Still, since then, the multi-Oscar nominated actor, considered one of the finest of his generation di lui, has experienced a downward spiral. There was a campaign against Depp every time there was some development of him being discussed or cast in an A-list Hollywood project. Depp thanked the jury, and there were some reports of Amber Heard planning to oppose the verdict. During the period of the trial, Amber Heard’s team di lei accused Depp’s side of lei of using social media bots to garner outrage against her; Depp’s lawyer claimed that Heard was “attempting to secure a premature financial resolution by alleging abuse.” Depp’s reputation of being a \u201cbad boy\u201d in the 1980s, many of his “troubled” or \u201cstruggling” onscreen characters “justified” his off-screen behavior of him, including clashes with people and excesses with drugs and alcohol.<\/p>\n
As expected, reactions from both sides and their supporters have been loud.<\/p>\n
In the crossfire of reactions and comments, some of the big questions would, in all likelihood, continue to remain unanswered. The #MeToo movement raised awareness about the degree of injustice towards women in the workplace; however, at the same, it might not be the best service to the movement to make it gender-based. One of the significant learnings for men post- # MeToo was that the idea that they didn’t know their behavior was bad or women made a mountain out of a molehill was largely untrue. In this light, it’s more than necessary to make structural changes to a system that often hurts and shames the victim or never gives them any legal recourse.<\/p>\n
In the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard instance, a jury deliberated and delivered a verdict based on the evidence presented. In this light, Depp stands vindicated on many of his stances di lui, and it goes to show that those presumptions solely based on a person’s gender make it unfair for either of the genders. The loss of livelihood ensuing from public bias is also something that needs to be considered. Media coverage, especially of high profile cases shapes public opinion, which in turn strengthens the basis since the issues are looked at in a generic manner and not on a case to case basis.<\/p>\n
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While Dior stood by Depp, he was face of their Sauvage men’s scent, the actor reportedly lost a $ 22.5 million deal to star in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> <\/em>film following the public outcry after Heard’s op-ed piece. At the same time, Amber Heard’s loss or victory can’t be seen as the end or furthering of a movement as she only represents herself, and each case of domestic abuse is different and must be seen on its merits.<\/p>\nThe writer is a film historian and writer. Views expressed are personal. <\/em><\/p>\nRead all the Latest News<\/strong>, Trending News<\/strong>, Cricket News<\/strong>, Bollywood News<\/strong>,
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