Vasquez revealed to Extra that her parents were among the first to hear the rumors, and they assured her they had known all along that there was no truth to them. “They definitely knew,” she said, reinforcing her stance. The attorney humorously admitted, “Honestly, I’ve never really seen him in any films… maybe Chocolat?” When pressed about his iconic role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, she replied, “Never to this day. I have not seen him in Pirates.”
Despite her lack of familiarity with Depp’s filmography, Vasquez described her first impression of him as profound. “After maybe 30, 40 minutes of speaking with him, I remember having an out-of-body experience and thinking, 'He views the world so differently than I do.’ He definitely uses a different part of his brain. He’s such an artist,” she noted.
The defamation trial between Depp and Heard, which took place in 2022, attracted global attention. Depp sued Heard over an op-ed she wrote in 2018, suggesting that she was a victim of domestic abuse, which Depp claimed damaged his reputation and career. Ultimately, the jury ruled in favor of Depp, awarding him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, later reduced to $350,000 due to Virginia's statutory cap.
Vasquez played a crucial role in this victory, demonstrating her dedication and skill throughout the seven-week trial. Her approach focused on the broader implications of Heard's accusations, strategically aiming to rebuild Depp's reputation rather