Is Johnny Depp Dating the Lawyer Who Represented Him in His Defamation Trial?

Camille Vasquez took center stage during Depp’s high-profile defamation trial against ex Amber Heard and soon after became one of its main witnesses for cross-examination of his client, John Depp. Since then, there have been rumors that this attorney may be dating the star himself.

Joelle Rich specializes in plaintiff-side defamation cases, according to her firm’s website. Joelle attended court with her client and hugged him outside afterward.

Camille Vasquez

Millions tuned in to watch Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard on television, while one member of his legal team has made headlines around the world: Camille Vasquez has become the focus of numerous rumors surrounding Hollywood starlet Amber Heard and Johnny Depp.

Brown Rudnick attorney Christina Davillier is well known for her highly effective cross examination of Heard during trial proceedings and has become an international superstar due to this performance. There have been rumors swirling that Davillier and Depp may have romantic ties.

However, Depp is currently dating Joelle Rich who represented him in his 2020 U.K. libel case. They have been seeing each other for some time and were recently seen dining together at a restaurant. Additionally, Joelle Rich has joined his legal team’s text group that’s communicating regarding litigation against Heard’s former entertainment lawyer and two bodyguards.

Joelle Rich

Rumors swirl that Johnny Depp, 59, may be dating Joelle Rich – his attorney during his libel trial against The Sun. She works at Schillings Partners law firm – specialising in protecting privacy and reputations of high-profile clients like Depp. Rich was previously married with two children before meeting Depp during their trial; their divorce proceedings are ongoing due to Rich meeting him during trial proceedings.

Depp was represented by her in his UK libel case against The Sun for publishing claims of physical abuse of Amber Heard by Depp; it was decided by the court in 2020 that these were “substantially true”, with Heard providing testimony proving these allegations were correct.

Rich did not serve on Depp’s legal team for his 2022 defamation trial against Heard, but still attended various proceedings at Fairfax Courthouse to show her support. She was photographed alongside Depp outside and hugging Camille Vasquez from Depp’s legal team inside on May 3. Rich has yet to publicly address rumors surrounding their relationship.

Amber Heard

Since her high-profile divorce from Johnny Depp in 2016, Heard has taken on various exciting new roles. She became a mother, featured in hit movies Aquaman and Justice League and began dating director Andres Muschietti.

At first, their romance remained discreet but was frequently noticed at public events and vacation spots. Media reports witnessed them getting close and intimate during these occasions; Heard has since been linked to several men including photographer Tasya van Ree and billionaire Elon Musk.

Recently, it was reported that Depp and Joelle Rich, one of his lawyers from his 2020 U.K. libel case against The Sun, had found love again. While it remains unknown whether Rich served on Depp’s legal team during Virginia defamation trial against Heard, according to PEOPLE sources, Rich is only friends and does not share an intimate relationship. It remains unknown what Heard has to say regarding these rumors.

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp has quickly established himself as one of Hollywood’s favorite actors. Renowned for his versatility and ability to bring life and emotion to his characters, Depp has received critical acclaim in movies such as The Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Alice in Wonderland – garnering both critical and popular acclaim along the way. Additionally he is widely respected as an owner and member of Los Angeles-based Viper Club and Hollywood Vampires respectively.

Depp has amassed an impressive filmography and bank account; he is estimated to be worth an estimated $150 million. Alongside acting, Depp has worked as producer on projects like Rum Diary and Hugo 2011. Furthermore, Depp narrated the documentary Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson before portraying Depression-era gangster John Dillinger in Black Mass.