Johnny Depp’s newly revealed romantic relationship together with his former lawyer Joelle Wealthy was apparently hiding in plain sight throughout his defamation trial towards ex-wife Amber Heard earlier this 12 months, photos present.
Wealthy didn’t signify Depp in that trial, however did fly to Virginia to assist him in courtroom. The 2 had been repeatedly photographed sharing mild moments, strolling in lockstep and getting out of the identical car.
The actor gained the civil trial and was awarded $10 million value of damages after a jury discovered Heard broken his profession with unfounded abuse accusations.
Wealthy, a London-based married mom of two, represented the 59-year-old “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise film star in his dropping 2020 defamation lawsuit towards the British tabloid The Star.
A supply informed US Weekly that Wealthy, who’s reportedly within the means of getting a divorce, had no obligation to attend Depp’s most up-to-date trial, however as a substitute got here to indicate assist as their affair heated up.
“There was no skilled obligation for her being there. It was private,” the outlet’s supply mentioned.
Depp’s amorous former lawyer isn’t the primary counselor he’s been affectionate with.
Earlier this 12 months Depp was rumored to have been courting lawyer Camille Vasquez, who represented him within the Heard case.
And in July, Depp was noticed mingling together with his redheaded French instructor in Italy — although buddies rapidly dispelled any options the 2 had been romantically linked.
Neither Wealthy nor a rep for Depp had returned The Publish’s request for remark Thursday.
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