"The Johnny I knew and loved was never a violent person."
In the midst of the ongoing legal battle between Johnny Depp and The Sin newspaper, two important figures from his past, Winona Ryder, his former fiancée, and Vanessa Paradis, the mother of his children, are vehemently opposing the allegations of him being a "wife beater."
Both Ryder, 48, and Paradis, 47, expressed their shock upon hearing the abuse claims made by Depp's ex-wife, Amber Heard. Speaking about her four-year relationship with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor, Ryder stated, "I cannot comprehend these accusations. My experience with Johnny was completely different."
"When we were together as a couple for four years, he was my best friend, and he felt like family to me. Throughout our relationship, he was never violent or abusive towards me, or anyone I've seen. The image of him being an incredibly violent person is the farthest from the Johnny I knew and loved."
"I understand the importance of speaking from my personal experience, as I wasn't present during his marriage to Amber, but based on what I know, I find these accusations deeply upsetting and confusing."
Paradis, who has known Depp for 25 years and shared 14 years of her life with him, echoed Ryder's sentiments, describing the actor as "kind, attentive, non-violent, and a loving father."
"On movie sets, he is adored by actors, directors, and the entire crew for his humility and respect towards everyone. He is truly one of the best actors we've seen. Throughout my personal experience of many years, he has never been violent or abusive towards me."
"I've witnessed the distressing impact of these baseless allegations, causing damage to his career. It's truly heartbreaking, as he has been kind and generous, helping numerous people in his personal and professional life."
While acknowledging the importance of believing women, it is noteworthy to consider Ryder and Paradis' perspectives on Depp. A spokesperson for Amber Heard, 34, mentioned that they appreciate the actresses' support but emphasized that one woman's experience does not determine another woman's reality.
