People who spoke out in defence of Johnny Depp: a thread.

“I am aware of the allegations which Amber Heard has publicly accused Johnny of for more than 4 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." - Vanessa Paradis

“My dad is the sweetest, most loving person I know, he’s been nothing but a wonderful father to my little brother and I, everyone who knows him would say the same.” - Lily-Rose Depp.

“He was never, never that way towards me. Never abusive at all towards me. I only know him as a really good, loving, caring guy who is very, very protective of the people that he loves.” - Winona Ryder.

“I’ve seen Johnny in so many situations and he is always kind to everyone around. He is one of the most generous people I know...” - Penelope Cruz.

“Known Johnny Depp for years and through several relationships. He’s the sweetest, kindest, gentlest man that I’ve ever known. Just saying.” - Paul Bettany.

“His flaws, however human, do not include impulse nor the capacity to inflict violence. Johnny Depp would never intentionally hurt another human being.” - Patti Smith.

“...all the stuff you heard last year about Johnny, 99% of it was just bull. I’ve never seen him look better in my life. I’ve never seen him happier. I’ve never heard him play better, and the way the press have it is he’s a total destruction and ready to die...” - Alice Cooper.

“Based on our understanding of the circumstances, the filmmakers and I are not only comfortable sticking with our original casting, but genuinely happy to have Johnny playing a major character in the movies.” - J.K. Rowling.

“Johnny Depp would never lay a hand on a woman and isn’t capable of hurting anyone.” - Lori Anne Allison.

“Listen, the man that I know and love is the man who's here tonight, and he's, like, on form, and does everything the right way.” - Orlando Bloom.

“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.” - Javier Bardem.

“Johnny is one of the nicest people I know - to the extent where it’s almost heartbreaking how kind he is to his friends and everyone around him. I know that he was completely crucified - unjustly.” - Marilyn Manson.

“I couldn't find one instance, or at least an admitted one, where he was physically abusive to a woman, smacked or beaten around, he's like an angel.” – Paul Barresi, Amber Heard’s private investigator.

“Any of my friends will tell you I always call them out on bullshit. Abusing women is bullshit. Johnny doesn’t abuse anyone. And he told me that day ahead of time that she’d pull some shit like this.” - Doug Stanhope.