Actor Robert Downey Jr. has declared his support for Johnny Depp in the ongoing $50 million defamation lawsuit brought by the actor against his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Depp is alleging that Heard defamed him in an op-ed she penned in the Washington Post in 2018, accusing him of domestic violence.

Despite the unproven nature of the allegations, Depp has lost friends, fans, and career opportunities as a result.

In contrast, Downey Jr. has stood by his friend, believing in his innocence and offering support in getting his career back on track.

The two actors have been friends for many years and their relationship has been well received by fans.

On the other hand, Heard has expressed confusion as to why everyone is taking Depp’s side and not standing by her during the trial.

Johnny Depp is best known for his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Disney film franchise “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

He has stated that Jack Sparrow was a character he created from the ground up, investing a lot of himself into the role.

However, he was eventually let go from the franchise and faced further challenges when he was forced to leave his role in “Fantastic Beasts 3” due to scheduling conflicts.

In the midst of these difficulties, Johnny Depp has struggled to support himself, leading him to seek work opportunities.

This is where Robert Downey Jr. has stepped in, offering him a role in one of his upcoming Sherlock Holmes films.

Downey Jr. has long been seen as the ideal choice for the character of Iron Man and he has now shown his support for Johnny Depp, who has faced a cold shoulder in Hollywood due to the allegations.

Robert Downey Jr. himself has a personal story of overcoming rock bottom, having struggled with drug addiction and facing arrests before eventually seeking help at a court-ordered addiction treatment institution.

He has since become one of Hollywood’s most renowned actors and his support for Johnny Depp carries a lot of weight in the industry.

Johnny Depp has responded to the situation by stating that he has lost everything due to the false accusations.

This includes not only his friends and career, but also the character of Jack Sparrow, which he has invested so much into.

Despite the difficulties he has faced, Johnny Depp has remained appreciative of the love and support shown to him by Robert Downey Jr.