Can Johnny Depp's career bounce back with defamation verdict?


By AGENCY

Despite the win, there is no guarantee that Johnny Depp's box office appeal will return, particularly among women. Photo: AFP

After a US jury largely sided with Johnny Depp in his libel battle against Amber Heard, could the verdict help the Pirates Of The Caribbean star to resurrect his flagging career?

A jubilant Depp on Wednesday (June 1) said the jury "gave me my life back" as he was awarded more than US$10mil in damages for defamation, in contrast to just US$2mil for his ex-wife, who had counter-sued.

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