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Johnny Depp's 'Kind' First Wife Lori Defamed after Defending Him over Amber Heard Case

Salwa Nadeem
Apr 17, 2023
11:15 A.M.
  • Lori Allison is Johnny Depp's first wife, who he married at 20.
  • She helped him become famous after their marriage.
  • In a recent interview, she talked about Amber Heard, but her words were twisted by a publication, sparking anger in her fans.
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Johnny Depp's first wife, Lori Allison, whom he was married to for a short time, recently appeared in an interview and talked about her ex-husband's case with Amber Heard.

Her interview surfaced on the YouTube channel "Popcorned Planet," where the host joyfully welcomed Allison on his show. He asked her multiple questions, and she answered them confidently, unaware that her words would soon be twisted.

Johnny Depp at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia on April 25, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Johnny Depp at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia on April 25, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

During the interview, Allison defended her ex while discussing his defamation case with his second wife. She even recalled her earliest memories with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star.

Despite ending their marriage in divorce, Allison and Depp did not disrespect each other. Allison recalled seeing his second wife at a party and confessed:

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"She seemed really nice, and she was gorgeous."

Lori Allison talking about her ex-husband in an interview with Popcorn Planet | Source: youtube.com/Popcorned Planet

Lori Allison talking about her ex-husband in an interview with Popcorn Planet | Source: youtube.com/Popcorned Planet

Allison also revealed how she felt after learning about Depp's second wife's allegations. Since she knew the "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" actor was a private person, she "felt really bad" watching him talk about his personal life in court.

Allison revealed she never did interviews or talked about her life with her ex-husband publicly because she respected his privacy.

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Thus, watching Depp defend himself by discussing the most private moments of his life in front of millions of people made her break down "several times." However, she felt what he did was necessary to win the case and supported him as she did when they were a couple.

Who Is Lori Allison, the Woman Johnny Depp Married When He Was 20?

Allison was working as a make-up artist when she married Depp on December 20, 1983. She even did make-up for Depp's band after her sister introduced them.

Depp was 20 while Allison was 25 when the couple tied the knot. However, their marriage lasted only two years before they peacefully parted ways.

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Depp struggled to land gigs with his band during their time together, but that didn't stop him from earning money. He worked as a telemarketer for a while, selling ballpoint pens, before his wife helped him enter the acting world.

Depp met Nicholas Cage through his first wife, which helped him get an audition for "A Nightmare on Elm Street." In his May 2004 Playboy interview, he recalled what happened next:

"I got the job. I was stupefied. They paid me all that money for a week. It was luck, an accident. I did it purely to pay the rent."

Johnny Depp on May 13, 1988 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Johnny Depp on May 13, 1988 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

At the time, Depp was still looking for other jobs before Cage encouraged him to pursue acting as a career. As Depp took on more roles, he started liking his new profession and never looked back.

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While his career went uphill, his relationship with his wife ended in divorce. After gracefully parting ways with Depp, Allison worked with prominent names like Adam Ant and Christina Applegate before her cosmetic brand, "Serendeppity," came into being.

Johnny Depp performing in Helsinki, Finland on June 19, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Johnny Depp performing in Helsinki, Finland on June 19, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Despite parting ways with one of the best names in Hollywood, Allison maintained a civil relationship with him. She respected his privacy and always had good words to say about him.

During her recent interview, Allison shared her views about Depp's defamation case. She said something about Heard that was later twisted by an online publication into a headline that left her fans furious.

Lori Is Defamed after She Spoke about Amber Heard

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When the "Popcorned Planet" host, Andy Signore, asked Allison what she felt about watching her ex-husband face his second wife's accusations in court, she said:

"It just broke my heart that somebody could do that to him."

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp inside Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginian on May 16, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp inside Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginian on May 16, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Allison defended her ex-husband and shared her views on what happened in court. Referring to Heard, she said, "What she did was absolutely horrific," adding:

"If there were things that I could do to her that were legal, I would do them."

Unknown to Allison at the time, an online publication would pick up her statement and twist it into a defamatory headline.

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp at Odeon Leicester Square on October 11, 2015 in London, England | Source: Getty Images

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp at Odeon Leicester Square on October 11, 2015 in London, England | Source: Getty Images

In the headline that has now been taken down, the online media outlet claimed Allison said she "would do illegal things" to Heard. Upon reading this, Allison's fans didn't keep quiet. They slammed the publication for spreading false information.

Words like "disgraceful," "toilet paper," and "sickening" were used to blast the online news outlet for its misleading headline. Another netizen said:

"Mainstream media is so disingenuous. Shame. Shame. Shame."

Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Amber Heard in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 5, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

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Meanwhile, others were amazed to learn that Allison was still part of her ex's life after 40 years. "The fact that she is such a sweet, intelligent lady and regards him so highly says everything about him (and her)," one noted, adding that Allison respecting Depp's privacy was the best part of their relationship. "What a nice, kind, and likable lady."

Johnny Depp at Sherman Oaks Galleria in Sherman Oaks, California on December 13, 1987 | Source: Getty Images

Johnny Depp at Sherman Oaks Galleria in Sherman Oaks, California on December 13, 1987 | Source: Getty Images

Lori's Super-Warm Relationship with Her Ex

Allison first met her ex-husband when he was only 17, and since then, she hasn't stopped supporting him. Back in the day, she helped him in every possible way to ensure he did well in his career, and now, she supported him while he fought his case.

Lori Allison shares about her life with Johnny Depp | Source: youtube.com/Popcorned Planet

Lori Allison shares about her life with Johnny Depp | Source: youtube.com/Popcorned Planet

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"I want nothing but the best for him," Allison said. Even decades after parting ways with Depp, she feels her ex-husband is the most generous person she has ever met.

Johnny Depp in New York City on October 12, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

Johnny Depp in New York City on October 12, 2022 | Source: Getty Images

She confessed to feeling emotional whenever she talked about her ex-husband or thought about his past. People around Allison always told her she was "the best ex-wife anyone could ask for," and she couldn't agree more.

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Usually, Allison avoided accepting invitations to interviews, but she came on Popcorned Planet's show to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Toward the end of the interview, Allison said she "loves [Depp] to pieces." She's still on good terms with his family and looks forward to spending time with him.

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