Depp’s defamation trial against Heard resumes May 16 in Virginia.
The op-ed, Depp’s team claim, has damaged the actor’s career and reputation.
After Depp’s four days behind the stand, Heard began her testimony last week and will resume Monday.
Ellen Barkin.Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images
Next week, Heard’s sister, Whitney, will take the stand, as well as Barkin.
Those two, however, aren’t expected to testify.
But what is Barkin’s connection to the defamation suit?
Johnny Depp and Ellen Barkin in 1994.Barry King/WireImage
Barkin had a brief relationship with Depp in the 1990s.
They met while working on the 1998 filmFear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
(The actor lost the lawsuit.)
“She wanted a proper relationship with me and I did not want that.
As for Depp and Heard, the two have accused each other of abuse in their respective testimonies.
Closing arguments will be on Friday, May 27.
No matter who wins, though, “There are truly no winners,” Taylor said.
