'Not here to answer for anybody': Revisiting Lily-Rose Depp's revelations on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard multi-million-dollar feud

Lily-Rose Depp Discusses Privacy Amid Her Father's Defamation Trial

The echoes of a high-profile defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard still linger, but the spotlight now shifts to Depp's daughter, Lily-Rose Depp. She defended her silence throughout the tumultuous lawsuit during her cover story with Elle in 2022.

Silent Amidst a Storm

Last May, Johnny Depp found himself entangled in a multi-million-dollar defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The trial, which stretched for six arduous weeks, saw Depp's fans aggressively request Lily-Rose to voice her support for her father. Yet, she chose to remain silent, keeping her thoughts and opinions to herself.

"I'm not here to answer for anybody"

During her interview with Elle, Lily-Rose spoke out about her silence, highlighting her right to privacy amidst the public turmoil. "When it's something that's so private and so personal that all of a sudden becomes not so personal… I feel really entitled to my secret garden of thoughts," she said.

The young actress and model also stressed her desire to be recognized for her work and individuality rather than the male figures in her life. "And I'm really ready to be defined for the things that I put out there," she expressed firmly.

Depp, the eldest child of Johnny Depp and his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis, has often found herself overshadowed by her famous family and relationships. Now, she's keen on carving her own path, outside the shadows of her past.

The defamation trial saw Johnny Depp win $10m (£8m) in compensatory damages and $5m (£4m) in punitive damages. Amber Heard was awarded $2m (£1.6m) in her counterclaim. Both parties have since filed appeals, claiming inconsistencies and flaws in the verdict.

As the legal dust settles, Lily-Rose Depp is ready to step forward, her silence during the storm speaks volumes about her focus on her individual journey and her determination to be defined by her own merits.

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