Amber Heard is reportedly setting her sights on a bold return to Hollywood, following the highly publicized defamation trial with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.
According to sources close to the actress, Heard is determined to re-establish herself in the entertainment industry—but not without challenges.
“She wants a splashy comeback and is determined to do it on her terms,” a source revealed to RadarOnline.com. “Amber Heard insists on being a producer, much like Johnny has been in his recent projects, which is raising some eyebrows in the industry.”
Despite her ambition, Heard’s efforts haven’t been yielding the results she expected. “Amber is making all kinds of pitches to studios and production companies, but things aren’t quite falling into place,” explained an insider. “It’s becoming a source of frustration for her.”
Having relocated to Spain, Amber Heard had taken a step back from the Hollywood spotlight and reinvented herself in Europe. “She’s content with her life there,” a source shared, “but she’s eager to take the next step—to build financial independence and creative control on her own terms.”
Still, her representative denies that Heard is facing obstacles, maintaining that her career continues to progress steadily. However, insiders suggest that comparisons to Johnny Depp’s resurgence are unavoidable—and potentially painful.
“Johnny, who has consistently denied all abuse allegations, is everywhere at the moment,” one source remarked. “He’s filming Day Drinker alongside Penélope Cruz and gaining media buzz for his dramatically different, more mature appearance.”
Another insider noted, “He’s practically unrecognizable in this new role, and it’s elevating his career. He’s drawing praise from his peers and even fueling speculation about a return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Johnny is actively campaigning for it.”
For Amber Heard, the renewed spotlight on Depp only amplifies her own challenges. “Seeing Johnny’s career thrive while she’s fighting to reclaim hers may stir deeper resentment,” said the insider. “It’s clear—they’ll never fully forgive each other.”
With Amber Heard eager to reclaim her narrative and carve out her place in the industry once again, all eyes are now on whether Hollywood will open its doors for her comeback.