It seems that Johnny Depp, the enduring Pirates of the Caribbean heartthrob, is basking in the warmth of new beginnings. The actor, 61, who once helmed the choppy waters of a very public defamation trial & a high-profile divorce from Amber Heard, has now set sail for calmer tides with the Russian model, Yulia Vlasova.
The Daily Mail reported on the murmurs of their blossoming relationship, stating that it is currently “casual.” Depp’s relationship with Vlasova occurred two years following his public defamation trial involving Heard, which resulted in the Platoon actor’s favor.
Vlasova and Depp’s casual relationship recently sparked speculation, with the former subtly hinting at the romance on social media.
Johnny Depp and His 28-Year-Old Rumored Model Girlfriend
Love is in the air for Johnny Depp as he sails smoothly into a new romance with the stunning 28-year-old Russian beauty, Yulia Vlasova. After weathering the storm of a high-profile defamation trial and a bitter divorce from Amber Heard, it seems The Brave director has found solace in the arms of this young blonde bombshell.
It’s no surprise that Depp is feeling as fit as a fiddle these days, with whispers of his “casual” relationship with Vlasova making waves in the tabloids. Per the outlet, the latter, a makeup and hairstyling guru based in Prague, first caught Depp’s eye at a film festival in 2021.
Despite their age gap, the sparks flew between the two, with Vlasova not shy about hinting at their blossoming romance on Instagram (via Daily Mail).
In response to a Q&A, she gushed about Depp, calling him incredibly talented and inspiring – a far cry from the drama surrounding his previous marriage. To quote her:
JD. He is a man who is incredibly talented and inspiring.
This Russian beauty has quite the background, having studied at Moscow’s prestigious institute, known for producing top-notch diplomats and spies. Hailing from the rough suburbs of Yekaterinburg, Vlasova has certainly come a long way from her humble beginnings in the industrial town of Polevskoy.
Depp was first married in the 1980s to Lori Anne Allison and then to his ex-wife, Amber Heard. May this new chapter in the former’s life be as magical as a Hollywood fairy tale, with Vlasova by his side as his leading lady.
Johnny Depp’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Amber Heard
The highly reported defamation lawsuit that Johnny Depp filed against his ex-wife Amber Heard was resolved in 2022 when the jury reached a verdict in Depp’s favor.
Yet what was the case’s background? The relationship between Depp and Heard started over ten years ago, and it finally turned into what seems to have been a toxic marriage. Amid the defamation lawsuit, the Aquaman actress penned an opinion piece for The Washington Post, claiming:
I became a public figure representing domestic abuse, and I felt the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out.
The abuse Heard experienced as a child and as an adult was discussed in her article. The actress made a major request for assistance for women who are victims of domestic abuse in the article’s conclusion. To quote her:
We have an opening now to bolster and build institutions protective of women. For starters, Congress can reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act.
Accusing Heard of fabricating the Post article to garner favorable publicity for herself, Depp filed a defamation lawsuit against the actress. Additionally, Depp claimed she was the one who committed domestic abuse and was not the victim.
Depp filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard, and the latter responded with counterclaims for $100 million in damages.
On June 1, 2022, the seven-member jury sided with Depp, awarding him a notable $10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $5 million in punitive damages, as reported by NBC News. Even amidst this legal maelstrom, Heard received $2 million in compensatory damages for her counterclaim, though no punitive damages came her way.
