Mccartney appears to lend Depp his support
Johnny Depp’s reputation might be getting by with a little help from his friends.
Paul Mccartney, during a concert in Seattle this week, appeared to lend the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star, 58, his support amid the contentious defamation trial between Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard.
Philanthropist and former model Jill Vedder, wife of Eddie Vedder, shared video on Instagram Tuesday that shows Mccartney — a reported pal of Depp’s — performing “My Valentine” at the piano, in front of footage of Depp playing guitar.
“Might be controversial to post this video with J.D,” Vedder, 44, captioned the clip. “Don’t care. Know him only to be a gentleman
.. And while I support women and the ‘me too’ movement I also know some women who have destroyed the lives of innocent & good men. … p.s verbal abuse is not cool either.. watch your tongue.”
Vedder posted additional footage from the concert earlier that day. Mccartney had scheduled tour stops in Seattle on both Monday and Tuesday.
Depp is suing “Aquaman” star Heard, 36, for $50 million over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed she penned, referring to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse,” which he says derailed his career and reputation. Heard countersued for $100 million.
Other celebrities who may be subtly supporting Depp include Heard’s “Aquaman” costar Jason Momoa, who late last month followed Depp on Instagram. While the Oscar nominee’s proponents view this as a mark of support, others believe it could signal objectivity as Momoa’s texts with Heard are expected to be read in court.
A representative for Mccartney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.