After winning the defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp has become a social media star. From memes including Heard to clips of Depp’s lawyers sharing a bowl of candy, social media users loved every bit of the six-week-long trial. Depp is now honing that power on one of the most popular social platforms,TikTok.
ThePirates of the Caribbeanstar joinedTikTokon Monday, and his profile has gone viral already. Within a day of being on the platform, the 58-year-old actor has already obtained over 4 million followers and also has a blue check mark to verify his account. He shared his first post earlier on Tuesday, thanking all his fans and “unwavering supporters,” which had been viewed over 4 million times within three hours. It seems like theDepp vs. Heard trialhas only increased the former’s popularity among his fans.
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The actor’s first TikTok post was dedicated entirely to his fans. The video features clips of Depp waving at his supporters as he arrived for the different court dates during his trial. There are also some clips of him playing the guitar on stage and preparing for a performance. He shared the video with a heartfelt caption that was targeted toward his “most treasured and loyal” supporters, as they stood by him during his tough times. “We did the right thing together, all because you cared. And now, we will all move forward together,” he wrote and went on to thank his fans.
The video footage of him waving at his fans from his car shows the amount of support he garnered over the course of the trial. Supporters carrying placards with positive messages for Depp often stood outside the courthouse, showing him that he had the support of his fans. Any media trial can be devastating for an actor’s career, andDepp not only emerged victoriousbut seemingly with a loyal fan base as well.
TheDepp vs. Heard trial was being streamed live on Twitch, and footage from the court was constantly being spread on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. While Depp already had accounts on Instagram and Facebook, he has now joined one of the most popular platforms. In the past few years, TikTok has become a global phenomenon. In fact, by some measures, TikTok was the most popular domain at the end of 2021, more visited than even Google.
