'I was absolutely shocked, confused, and upset': Remembering Winona Ryder's ground-shaking stand on Johnny Depp controversy

Three years ago, the Hollywood circuit was rocked by allegations made against megastar Johnny Depp, causing a fissure in the actor's career and personal life. Today, we revisit the captivating narrative, where the 'Stranger Things' actress and Depp's ex-fiancé, Winona Ryder, vehemently denied these accusations.

"I was absolutely shocked, confused and upset" confessed Ryder, referring to the accusations against Depp, as reported by Deadline in 2020. The actor was suing The Sun for labeling him as a "wife beater," resulting in public scandal and ignominy.

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Ryder and Depp were engaged in the 90s, a relationship Ryder considered among the most significant in her life. "The idea that he is an incredibly violent person is the farthest thing from the Johnny I knew and loved," she declared.

Not being present during Depp's tumultuous marriage to Amber Heard, Ryder spoke from personal experience. She maintained, "He was never, never violent towards me. He was never, never abusive at all towards me."

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Ryder was not alone in her defense. Vanessa Paradis, the French singer, and Depp's long-time partner, also spoke out. "This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known," she concurred, going on to lament the damage caused to Depp's career by these "false facts."

In a twist to the narrative, an image surfaced, showcasing Depp with a dark mark under his eye from 2016. Depp's head of security, Sean Bett, testified this injury was allegedly inflicted by Heard herself. He claimed to have seen Heard both verbally and physically abusive towards Depp.

"A very common occurrence throughout the relationship would be that Mr. Depp would have me, and other members of his security team, take him away from Ms. Heard, due to her behavior," Bett said, describing the tumultuous dynamic.

Looking back, the saga appears as riveting and controversial as it was back then. The trial continues, reminding us of the constant scrutiny and judgment under which our beloved stars live their lives.

As we look forward to hearing more about the case, one thing is certain: Winona Ryder's firm support of Johnny Depp has cemented an unshakeable bond between these two iconic figures in the world of entertainment.

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