Bianca Butti, Amber Heard’s former partner, has spoken out about Heard’s allegations of abuse during the highly publicized Johnny Depp trial and relationship with Amber Heard, sharing her reasoning for believing Heard’s claims. Butti revealed her experiences and perspective in the book Hollywood Vampires: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Celebrity Exploitation Machine, offering personal insight into the couple’s troubled dynamic and the toll of the legal battle in Los Angeles.
Bianca Butti’s Perspective on Amber Heard’s Abuse Allegations
Bianca Butti, a 44-year-old cinematographer, described in detail the impact Amber Heard’s legal struggle against Johnny Depp had on both Heard and herself. As seen in the book, Butti was not just an observer but an intimate partner, which provided her with a unique viewpoint. Reflecting on how Heard recounted her experiences, Butti stated:
It almost sounded like someone else was talking,
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer. She emphasized the emotional toll the repeated retelling of the events had on Heard and added:
By the time you tell it a million times you remove yourself from emotional content. … I believe all of it. Especially as someone who was her intimate partner. If I made a sudden move during an argument, she would recoil. It was clear to me that she was in a very violent relationship.
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer.
Examining the Volatility in Heard and Depp’s Relationship
Discussing the nature of Amber Heard’s and Johnny Depp’s interactions, Butti noted difficulties in their communication and unresolved conflict. She described their inability to communicate effectively as a significant issue, saying Amber and Johnny had a
dynamic [that] didn’t allow them to express themselves in a proper way.
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer. Highlighting the destructive elements present, Butti further said:
She was trying to stand her own ground and he just wasn’t having it. He was blacked out and drinking, a lot of drug doing, alcohol, and that is always a recipe for disaster,
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer.
The Emotional Toll During and After the Trial
Bianca Butti detailed how Amber Heard coped emotionally while waiting for the UK court decision, residing in Los Angeles during this stressful period. According to Butti:
She had nowhere to put everything. She didn’t know how to cry. She didn’t know how to freak out. She didn’t know how to break down. She just knew how to keep going,
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer. She continued, noting Heard’s mental state:
She was completely detached. … She was shut down.
—Bianca Butti, Cinematographer.
The Relationship Timeline and Recent Developments
Amber Heard and Bianca Butti’s relationship began in early 2020 and lasted over a year until they parted ways just before the trial between Heard and Depp. In December 2022, Heard settled her defamation lawsuit against Johnny Depp. Since then, Heard has marked a positive turn by welcoming twins earlier this year, signaling a new chapter following a tumultuous period faced by all parties involved in the Johnny Depp trial and relationship with Amber Heard.
