Amber Laura Heard is an American actress born on April 22, 1986, in Austin, Texas. She has had a diverse career in film and television, with notable roles in various genres. Here is a timeline of her significant life events and career milestones.
Main Milestones
April 22, 1986
Birth
Amber Laura Heard was born in Austin, Texas, to David Heard and Paige Parsons. She was raised in a conservative Catholic household with modest finances.
2003-2004
Early Career Beginnings
Heard began her career with appearances in music videos for Kenny Chesney's 'There Goes My Life' and Eisley's 'I Wasn't Prepared'. She also landed small supporting roles on TV shows such as 'Jack & Bobby', 'The Mountain', and 'The O.C.'.
2006
First Leading Role
Heard received her first leading role in the horror film 'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane', which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival but faced distribution issues, leading to delayed releases in Europe (2008) and the US (2013).
2007
Television Roles
Heard starred in The CW's teen drama 'Hidden Palms' and had guest starring roles on Showtime's 'Californication' and CBS's 'Criminal Minds'.
2008
Breakthrough Role
Heard gained mainstream recognition with her role in the comedy-action film 'Pineapple Express', starring alongside Seth Rogen and James Franco. She won the Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough of the Year for this performance.
2011
Notable Film Roles
Heard starred in 'The Rum Diary' opposite Johnny Depp and appeared in 'Drive Angry', a supernatural action thriller. She also began her involvement with Amnesty International.
2015-2017
Marriage and Divorce
Heard married actor Johnny Depp in 2015 but they divorced in 2017. This period was marked by allegations of domestic abuse and subsequent defamation cases.
2017-2023
DC Extended Universe
Heard played Mera in the DC Extended Universe, including the films 'Justice League' (2017), 'Aquaman' (2018), and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' (2023).
2020-2021
Television Series
Heard acted in the Paramount+ fantasy series 'The Stand'.
