Amber Heard has been gaining attention in recent years with her interviews on prime time, despite losing the defamation case against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. The mainstream media has indirectly shown support for Heard since the trial began, while Johnny was not given any opportunity to make public statements when the allegations of domestic violence first came out in 2016. This has resulted in severe backlash for media houses.
Amber Heard’s recent interview with NBS host Savannah Guthrie drew 2.3 million views but only at a 0.2 rating when it aired on Friday, June 17th. NBS has also received heavy backlash for providing a platform for Heard after collectively cancelling Johnny Depp in the past. Fans have accused her of putting up a front rather than being authentic, prompting netizens to criticize her bad acting despite NBS’s numerous teasers.
The poor ratings on the interview have sent Johnny Depp’s fans over the moon, as fans flooded Twitter with reactions to the interview shortly after it aired. Some fans commented that Amber Heard’s reputation was unaffected by the dateline interview, while others stated that she is still desperate for attention and that she is still unable to accept Johnny Depp’s victory and move on. Another fan stated that Amber Heard’s financial situation appears to be somewhat dire in the aftermath of the Johnny Depp verdict, which awarded 8.3 million in damages.
Amber Heard’s appearance on Dateline was her first interview following the defamation trial verdict. When asked why she lost the trial, Heard speculated that the jury was star struck explaining Depp’s victory. Savannah Guthrie sits down with Amber Heard about the veracity of her accusations during the interview. She stated that she had numerous notes from her therapist which she claimed proved the veracity of her allegations against Depp during the interview.
Heard acknowledged that she may have done some heinous things during her relationship, but she emphasized that this was not the case and that she will stand by every word of her testimony until the day she die. She concluded by stating that she is constantly concerned that her ex-husband will sue her for the allegations. The show has drawn its second smallest audience since November and the season’s lowest so far.
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