Amber Heard turns to ex Tasya van Ree for support as Johnny Depp legal battle dwindles on
THEY ended their relationship five years ago, but it seems like Amber Heard and ex-girlfriend Tasya van Ree are still as close as ever.
Amber Heard and Tasya van Ree were pictured in Los Angeles
Amber, 30, and Tasya, 40, were spotted arriving for a Los Angeles lunch date just moments apart, with the actress obviously turning to her ex for support after accusing estranged husband Johnny Depp of domestic abuse back in May.
Their latest outing comes after Tasya defended Amber when allegations suggesting she had been arrested after they got into a spat before boarding a flight emerged online.
The photographer released a statement to Express.co.uk, which read: “In 2009, Amber was wrongfully accused for an incident that was misinterpreted and over-sensationalized by two individuals in a power position.
"I recount hints of misogynistic attitudes toward us which later appeared to be homophobic when they found out we were domestic partners and not just 'friends'."
Tasya also defended her ex Amber last month
Amber has accused Johnny Depp of domestic abuse
Amber Heard was Arrested for Domestic Violence in 2009
She went on: "Charges were quickly dropped and she was released moments later. It's disheartening that Amber's integrity and story are being questioned yet again.
"Amber is a brilliant, honest and beautiful woman and I have the utmost respect for her. We shared 5 wonderful years together and remain close to this day.”
The reports suggested Amber had grabbed her partner of four years and struck her arm, with her appearing in court the following day. However, prosecutors didn't move forward with the case as both parties lived in California, not Seattle.
The claims emerged just after Amber filed for divorce from Johnny on May 23 and accused him of domestic abuse in court papers.
Amber previously released pictures of her bruises
Amber and Tasya dated for four years
In a statement, she wrote: "I endured excessive emotional, verbal and physical abuse from Johnny, which has included angry, hostile, humiliating and threatening assaults to me whenever I questioned his authority or disagreed with him.
"He is often paranoid and his temper is exceptionally scary for me as it has proven many times to be physically dangerous and/or life-threatening to me. I live in fear that Johnny will return… unannounced to terrorise me, physically and emotionally."
Johnny’s spokesperson previously said: “Given the brevity of this marriage and the most recent and tragic loss of his mother, Johnny will not respond to any of the salacious false stories, gossip, misinformation and lies about his personal life.
"Hopefully the dissolution of this short marriage will be resolved quickly."