” Witkin said Depp severed ties with him in 2017, after the producer testified about his actor pal's drug and alcohol use in a deposition that was part of a previous lawsuit against his managers.
Bruce Witkin, a former longtime friend of Depp, testified via video deposition that he had been close friends with the actor from around 1982 until 2018, when Depp allegedly accused him of stabbing him in the back, per the New York Post.
Prior to the televised case, though, when Burton was asked about Depp's controversies, the director always commented on how he loves and trusts his creative partner. In short, the two are likely still friends, and this means that Burton and Depp may reunite for a film or television project soon enough.
A report by Geo News claims that Johnny Depp is being termed a “serial abuser” after his abuse of bodyguards and his staff came to light. Some of the members have accused the actor of “forcing them into transporting illegal goods and substances” and being the “beck and call” of his family and team.
Lisa Lockwood On The Testimony of Johnny Depp's Friend Bruce Witkin
Do actors support Johnny Depp?
However, others have also spoken out in support of Depp, including his ex-partner Winona Ryder, Javier Bardem and Sia. Here's a breakdown of some of the biggest names to speak out in favour of Depp, and what exactly they said...
Depp employs 40 full-time employees around the world, including personal security for him and his family 24 hours a day. His chefs, security, drivers and house staff cost him $300,00 a month. In one of his most bizarre expenses, Depp spent $3 million of his personal money fulfilling his friend Hunter S.
Why did Tim Burton and Johnny Depp stop working together?
Depp was collaborating with Burton since 2005, but he was also working on the Pirates of Caribbean franchise at the same time. Perhaps Depp decided that he needed a break. Another possibility is that, since Depp had already voiced a Tim Burton character in Corpse Bride, the director didn't want any vocal overlap.
Johnny Depp's ex-best friend, Bruce Witkin, testified Thursday in the actor's defamation trial. Witkin said Depp had a "jealous streak" in his relationships, including with Amber Heard. Witkin testified he once saw bruises on Heard's arm that made it look like she had been grabbed.
However, despite remaining friends after the break-up, things took a slight turn when Depp started dating Amber Heard. “[Ryder] had a respectful relationship with Johnny for years [after their split], but she soured on any idea of an acting reunion after Johnny hooked up with Amber,” an insider source said.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star is reportedly dating lawyer Joelle Rich from his UK legal team that represented him in his libel lawsuits against British tabloid The Sun in 2020, per People. (His fans were shipping him with the wrong lawyer, apparently.)
Ever since the unsealed documents have been made public, celebrities have been withdrawing their support for Depp and many have reportedly unliked Johnny's post-victory statement on his Instagram handle. Sophie Turner, Bella Hadid, Halle Bailey, Joey King and Amanda Knox have reportedly unliked Depp's post recently.
'” Despite his rough treatment of the young star on the set of Gilbert Grape, Depp pointed out that he has a deep respect for DiCaprio's talent as an actor. “I'd say the absolute truth is that I respect Leo a lot,” Depp asserted. “He worked really hard on that film and spent a lot of time researching.
How does Helena Bonham Carter feel about Johnny Depp?
Helena Bonham Carter went all out in defending Johnny Depp and J.K. Rowling in a new interview with The Times UK. She said Depp had been “completely vindicated” after his libel suit against Amber Heard, and it was a “load of bollocks” that Rowling was being criticized for her comments about trans people.
Are Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter still friends?
According to the statement released by Carter, she and Burton “separated amicably earlier this year and have continued to be friends and co-parent their children.”
During HBO Max's Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, Radcliffe revealed he'd had a teenage crush on Carter while shooting the movies. Carter handed Radcliffe a note he'd given her during filming and forced him to read it aloud. "Dear HBC”, Radcliffe said, reading the note.
Burton abruptly ended their relationship following the premiere of 2001's Planet of the Apes, which he directed. Marie had a small role in the film, while Burton's new girlfriend Helena Bonham Carter was one of its lead actresses.
Johnny Depp says he's forever indebted to Dior because they stuck with him 'through every single second' of his acrimonious legal battles with Amber Heard.
