Johnny Depp just received more support in his ongoing legal battle with Amber Heard, and this time it comes from “Pirates Of The Caribbean” co-star, Javier Bardem, who adamantly believes the actor is "trapped in the lies and manipulations of toxic beings."
Bardem stated he does not believe Depp is a violent person, adding that he has a “respectful attitude” towards those around him.
”I love Johnny. He has always been a true gentleman and an extremely generous and caring friend to my family and myself,”
The Oscar-winning actor describes working with Depp on several movie sets, including “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” in which he describes Depp as a “loving man.”
"On top of that, I’ve had the gift of working with him twice and have experienced his respectful attitude towards every single member of the crew alongside his unique and hilarious sense of humor. I stand by Johnny because I have always seen and felt a true caring and loving man in him ... an extraordinary and unique artist who has listened to anyone who needed his help."
He is willing to testify in Depp’s defense as a character witness in the case against Heard..
"I not only love Johnny but respect him deeply and I thank him for being the free and careless little boy he is in his art and the mature and loving man he is in the lives of others, always there when we need him,"
At the end of his declaration, Bardem seems to take a direct shot at Heard and her allegations of domestic abuse against Depp, deeming them “lies and manipulations.”
"I love Johnny because he is a good human being, trapped in the lies and manipulations of toxic beings and yet smiling and loving us all in spite of it. How? Through his music, through his acting, through his silence. This means a lot. Thank you, Johnny. Millions of others like me love you deeply,"