Amber Laura Heard is an American actress born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. She has had a diverse career in film and television, with notable roles in various genres. Here is a timeline of her significant life events and career milestones.
Birth
April 22, 1986
Amber Laura Heard was born in Austin, Texas, to David Heard and Paige Parsons. She was raised in a conservative Catholic household with modest finances.
Early Career Beginnings
2003-2004
Heard began her career with appearances in music videos for Kenny Chesney's 'There Goes My Life' and Eisley's 'I Wasn't Prepared'. She also landed small supporting roles on TV shows such as 'Jack & Bobby', 'The Mountain', and 'The O.C.'.
First Leading Role
2006
Heard received her first leading role in the horror film 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival but faced distribution issues, leading to delayed releases in Europe (2008) and the US (2013).
Television Roles
2007
Heard starred in The CW's teen drama 'Hidden Palms' and had guest starring roles on Showtime's 'Californication' and CBS's 'Criminal Minds'.
Breakthrough Role
2008
Heard gained mainstream recognition with her role in the comedy-action film 'Pineapple Express', starring alongside Seth Rogen and James Franco. She won the Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough of the Year for this performance.
Notable Film Roles
2011
Heard starred in 'The Rum Diary' opposite Johnny Depp and appeared in 'Drive Angry', a supernatural action thriller. She also began her involvement with Amnesty International.
Marriage and Divorce
2015-2017
Heard married actor Johnny Depp in 2015 but they divorced in 2017. This period was marked by allegations of domestic abuse and subsequent defamation cases.
DC Extended Universe
2017-2023
Heard played Mera in the DC Extended Universe, including the films 'Justice League' (2017), 'Aquaman' (2018), and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' (2023).
Television Series
2020-2021
Heard acted in the Paramount+ fantasy series 'The Stand'.
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