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Depp's behaviour was an 'unfortunate problem' for the industry
Entertainment industry expert Katheryn Arnold is being questioned by Amber Heard's team. Ms Arnold says she has previously testified on defamation around four times, and as an expert on damages in all of the cases she's previously testified in, which is around 100. She says she has testified for both plaintiffs and defendants in her career.
She is here to assess both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's claims of alleged damages to their careers. She begins by talking about Depp, and any loss of income he may have suffered since Heard's Washington op-ed.
She says: "
Mr Depp has had an extraordinary career over many years so it's a long one to look at... He was a rising star in the late 80s and early 90s... He really started to break through when he worked with Tim Burton and in Pirates Of The Caribbean with his role Jack Sparrow which was world renowned. He was well-liked and admired, both critically within the industry and from the public as a movie star. At the same time, his behaviour both on and off the set in his person al and professional life started to interfere with his great talent."
She says there are some stories of issues with Depp's behaviour back in 80s 90s, but says she think it was in 2006 to 2010 when it really began to effect his career.
Ms Arnold says it was at this point his agent began to struggle to get him roles and production companies started to not want to hire him.
She says a key moment came in 2014 when Depp appeared at Hollywood Film Awards, but was slurring and seemed to be under the influence of drink and drugs. She says after this many people questioned Depp's behaviour and career.
Ms Arnold says as well as the drink and drug use, lateness to set and his unpredictable behaviour, Depp's recent lawsuits have also taken a toll on his reputation, and the resulting downturn of his career. She describes it as "
an unfortunate problem for the industry" on whether to continue to work with him despite all these issues being out in the open.