Drew Barrymore apologizes for calling Depp and Heard's trial 'a seven-layer dip of insanity'
Drew Barrymore apologized on May 1 for 'making light' the ongoing court tussle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, which she previously referred to as 'a seven-layer dip of insanity' on her daytime talk show. The 47-year-old actor took to Instagram to deliver a minute-long video statement regarding her remarks, which drew backlash on social media. She said in the video, ''It has come to my attention that I have offended people by making light of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard." ''I just want to deeply apologize and appreciate everyone who spoke out because this can be a teachable moment for me and how I move forward and how I conduct myself,” she added.
The star stated that she wants to grow from here and become a 'good person, more thoughtful and a better person.’ She concluded her video message, saying, 'I very much appreciate the depth of this, and I will grow and change from it… And I thank everyone helping me grow along the way and teaching me. Thank you.” During the past few days, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's tumultuous trial saw the revelation of some surprising facts about the celebrity couple's tense relationship over the years. The trial made major headlines due to severe charges of domestic violence and celebrity testimonials, and numerous important individuals reacted to it.
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According to PEOPLE, the daytime talk show host previously addressed the $50 million defamation lawsuit during one of her recent shows. Barrymore described the ongoing trial as a 'seven-layer dip of insanity.’ while adding, "I know that these are two people’s real lives and I know what it’s like to have your life put out in public. I understand all the feelings, but they are actually offering up this information that nobody had to know. This is crazy!”
Her comments about the famed trial drew criticism from social media users, who slammed her for her callous attitude to the matter. Following that, the actor now apologized for her comments. Meanwhile, the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial began on April 11 in Fairfax, Va., and has been airing on TV and live streaming online. Due to this, the trial has sparked widespread attention, with fans following the case's progress. Depp is suing his ex-wife for $50 million over a December 2018 op-ed of The Washington Post in which she referred to herself as a ‘public figure representing domestic abuse.’ Heard did not name Depp in her article but the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star’s attorneys have claimed that the op-ed made it difficult for him to get new film roles.