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See What Winona Ryder & Vanessa Paradis Wrote in Support of Johnny Depp in Witness Statements

See What Winona Ryder & Vanessa Paradis Wrote in Support of Johnny Depp in Witness Statements

Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis were supposed to appear in court to testify about Johnny Depp‘s character during his ongoing lawsuit with the UK tabloid he’s suing for calling him a “wife beater” over his marriage to Amber Heard.

At the last minute, Winona and Vanessa‘s appearances in court were cancelled (you can find out why right here). Instead, statements from both Winona and Vanessa, who were both in long-term relationships with Johnny over the past decades, were read aloud in court.

Click inside to see what Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis wrote in support of Johnny Depp…

WINONA’S STATEMENT

“I am aware of the violence allegations that have been made publicly for the last few years by Johnny Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard.

“I knew Johnny very well years ago. We were together as a couple for four years, and I counted him as my best friend, and as close to me as family. I count our relationship as one of the more significant relationships of my life.

“I understand that it is very important that I speak from my own experience, as I obviously was not there during his marriage to Amber, but, from my experience, which was so wildly different, I was absolutely shocked, confused and upset when I heard the accusations against him.

“The idea that he is an incredibly violent person is the farthest thing from the Johnny I knew and loved.

“I cannot wrap my head around these accusations. He was never, never violent towards me. He was never, never abusive at all towards me. He has never been violent or abusive towards anybody I have seen.

“I truly and honestly only know him as a really good man — an incredibly loving, extremely caring guy who was so very protective of me and the people that he loves, and I felt so very, very safe with him.

VANESSA’S STATEMENT

“I work as a musician, singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion model. I have known Johnny for more than 25 years. We’ve been partners for 14 years and we raised our two children together.

“Through all these years I’ve known Johnny to be a kind, attentive, generous and non-violent person and father.

“On movie sets the actors, directors and entire crews adore him because he is humble and respectful to everyone, as well as being one of the best actors we’ve seen.

“I am aware of the allegations which Amber Heard has publicly accused Johnny of for more than four years now.

“This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known, and from my personal experience of many years, I can say he was never violent or abusive to me.

“I have seen that these outrageous statements have been really distressing, and also caused damage to his career because unfortunately people have gone on believing these false facts.

“This is so upsetting as he has helped so many persons in his personal and professional life, with kindness and generosity.”

(via Page Six)

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